AZ-104 Azure Administrator Certification Prep Specialization

Description

This course by KodeKloud on Coursera is a comprehensive, four-course learning path designed to equip IT professionals with job-ready skills for managing Microsoft Azure environments. Structured around Microsoft’s official AZ-104 exam objectives, this program goes beyond simple lecture videos by embedding independent role-play scenarios, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies directly into the learning experience. Across four focused courses, learners progress from core identity and governance setup to virtual networking, compute deployment, storage optimization, and Day-2 operations. By combining practical cloud execution with full-length mock exams and readiness assessments, this specialization ensures candidates build deep technical competency while preparing to pass the AZ-104 exam on their first attempt.

Topics This Course Covers

• Azure Identity, Governance & Infrastructure Management: Administering Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), managing users and groups, configuring Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), enforcing Azure Policy, and automating resource deployments using ARM Templates and Azure Bicep.
• Virtual Networking & Traffic Routing: Designing Azure VNet topologies, configuring subnets, setting up VNet peering, managing Network Security Groups (NSGs), establishing secure VPN Gateways, and distributing traffic using Azure Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
• Storage & Compute Resources Deployment: Provisioning and scaling Linux/Windows Virtual Machines (VMs), managing container hosting options (ACI/AKS), configuring Azure App Services, and managing storage account replication, lifecycle policies, and security.
• Monitoring, Backup & Day-2 Operations: Configuring Azure Monitor, writing KQL queries in Log Analytics Workspaces, setting metric alerts, implementing Azure Backup policies, managing disaster recovery with Site Recovery, and evaluating readiness via full-length mock exams.

Who Will Benefit from Taking This Course

• AZ-104 Exam Aspirants: Candidates looking for an end-to-end certification pathway that combines theoretical concepts with practical, hands-on exam prep.
• Systems Administrators & Network Engineers: Traditional infrastructure professionals seeking to transition their existing skills into cloud administration and hybrid connectivity.
• Cloud Engineers & DevOps Technologists: IT practitioners wanting to formalize their experience, eliminate knowledge gaps, and master infrastructure automation tools like Bicep and ARM templates.
• Action-Oriented Practical Learners: Individuals who retain concepts best through active problem-solving, real-world case studies, and independent lab challenges rather than passive video watching.

Why Take This Course

Enrolling in this course offers a distinct advantage over standard prep cou rses by emphasizing active, scenario-based learning from KodeKloud's practical curriculum. Instead of simply memorizing facts, every module places you in realistic cloud administration situations where you independently design governance models, resolve networking bottlenecks, and troubleshoot operational issues. With two full case studies, hands-on lab environments, and comprehensive mock assessments included in the final module, this course bridges the gap between studying documentation and executing real-world tasks. Whether your goal is to validate your expertise with an industry-recognized credential or gain the practical confidence needed to manage enterprise Azure workloads, this specialization provides the complete toolkit to succeed.