In this Azure administration course you learn to manage resources, identities and monitoring in an Azure environment. It is aimed at system administrators and cloud operators who deploy and secure virtual machines, storage and networks in Azure. You work with subscriptions, resource groups, Azure RBAC, Microsoft Entra ID, virtual networks, storage accounts, Azure Monitor and Bicep. The content follows the topics of the Azure administrator role, without guaranteeing an exam outcome.
What you’ll take away.
- Use subscriptions, management groups, resource groups, tags and Azure Policy for governance
- Manage users, groups and role assignments with Microsoft Entra ID and Azure RBAC
- Deploy and secure virtual machines, storage accounts and virtual networks
- Deploy resources repeatably with Azure CLI, PowerShell and Bicep
- Set up monitoring, alerts and backups with Azure Monitor and Azure Backup
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- System administrators, cloud operators and infrastructure owners who set up and maintain Azure environments.
- Prerequisites
- Knowledge of operating systems, networking basics and virtualisation. Some experience with PowerShell or the command line helps. An Azure test subscription is required.
- Format & planning
- Suggested format: 4 to 5 days live online or on site. Scope depends on prior knowledge.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
Governance: tenant, management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, Azure Resource Manager, tags, locks and Azure Policy.
Identities: Microsoft Entra ID, users and groups, access through Azure RBAC, managed identities and conditional access.
Networking: virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, peering, Azure DNS and load balancing.
Storage: storage accounts, Blob and Azure Files, redundancy options, shared access signatures and lifecycle rules.
Compute: virtual machines, scale sets, Azure App Service, container services and deployment with Bicep and ARM templates.
Operations: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics with KQL, alert rules, action groups, Azure Backup and cost control through budgets.
Suggested exercise: You deploy a network with a virtual machine using a Bicep file, assign a role to a group and set up an alert for high CPU load.
Exams, licences & credentials
The related Microsoft exam is AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate). Exam fees and licences are only included if confirmed in the offer. Attending alone does not award a vendor certification.
Vendor references & review date
Sources checked on 2026-11-03. These sources describe the technology or external exam requirements. They do not imply a partnership with NextNowa.
Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, duration, dates, trainer and price are agreed before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What prior knowledge do I need for Azure administration?
You should know operating systems, networking basics such as IP addresses and DNS, and virtualisation. Some experience with PowerShell or the command line helps. You do not need to know Azure itself, as basic terms such as subscription and resource group are introduced in the course.
What is the difference between Azure RBAC and Microsoft Entra ID roles?
Azure RBAC governs access to Azure resources such as VMs or storage accounts at management group, subscription, resource group or resource level. Entra ID roles control the administration of the directory itself, such as creating users or changing policies. They complement each other but do not automatically overlap.
Portal, CLI or Bicep: which should I work with?
The portal suits exploring and one-off changes. CLI and PowerShell automate recurring tasks. Bicep describes the desired infrastructure declaratively, so environments are created identically and can be versioned. In operations Bicep usually pays off, complemented by scripts for administrative tasks.
Does Azure administration include a certificate?
The related Microsoft exam is AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate). Exam fees and licences are only included if confirmed in the offer. Attending alone does not award a vendor certification.