Hands-on Lab for AZ-104

 Hands-on Lab for AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator)

    

In this hands-on lab, we will cover various aspects of Microsoft Azure administration and provide you with practical experience to reinforce your understanding of the AZ-104 certification exam topics. The lab consists of several exercises that will guide you through different administrative tasks and configurations in Azure. Let's dive in:

Exercise 1: Creating an Azure Account

1. Visit the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com) and sign in with your Microsoft account or create a new account if you don't have one.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Azure subscription and provide the required information.

Exercise 2: Provisioning Virtual Machines

1. Create a virtual network and subnet in Azure.

2. Deploy virtual machines within the virtual network using different deployment options, such as Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, or Azure CLI.

3. Configure virtual machine settings, such as size, operating system, storage, and networking.

Exercise 3: Managing Azure Virtual Machines

1. Connect to the virtual machines using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Secure Shell (SSH).

2. Perform administrative tasks on the virtual machines, such as installing software, managing user accounts, and configuring network settings.

3. Implement monitoring and diagnostics for virtual machines using Azure Monitor.

Exercise 4: Implementing and Managing Azure Storage

1. Create different types of Azure storage accounts, such as Blob storage, File storage, and Table storage.

2. Upload files to Azure Blob storage and manage storage containers.

3. Implement storage replication options for redundancy and disaster recovery.

Exercise 5: Configuring Azure Virtual Networks

1. Configure virtual network peering to establish connectivity between virtual networks.

2. Implement network security groups to control inbound and outbound traffic.

3. Configure virtual network gateways to enable site-to-site or point-to-site VPN connections.

Exercise 6: Implementing Azure Active Directory

1. Create an Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) tenant.

2. Configure users, groups, and roles in Azure AD.

3. Implement single sign-on (SSO) using Azure AD for applications.

Exercise 7: Managing Azure Subscriptions and Resource Groups

1. Create and manage Azure resource groups to organize resources.

2. Implement role-based access control (RBAC) to control user access to Azure resources.

3. Implement resource tagging and use Azure Policy for governance and compliance.

Exercise 8: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Azure Resources

1. Implement Azure Monitor to monitor and collect data from Azure resources.

2. Configure alerts and notifications based on specific metrics or events.

3. Analyze and troubleshoot issues using Azure Monitor logs and diagnostic tools.

Exercise 9: Implementing Azure Backup and Site Recovery

1. Configure Azure Backup to back up and restore Azure virtual machines and files.

2. Set up and test Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery scenarios.

Exercise 10: Managing Azure Costs and Billing

1. Monitor resource usage and cost trends using Azure Cost Management and Billing.

2. Implement cost management strategies, such as cost alerts, budgets, and resource tagging.

 Hands-on Lab for AZ-104

By completing these hands-on exercises, you have gained practical experience in administering Microsoft Azure and have enhanced your understanding of the AZ-104 certification exam topics. Remember to explore additional Azure services, features, and functionalities to further strengthen your Azure administration skills. Keep practicing and experimenting with Azure to become a proficient Azure Administrator. Good luck!