Cloud Computing
Azure Administrator Associate Practical Training
This practical course helps professionals master Azure administration, subscriptions, identity, networking, compute, storage, monitoring, and governance. The program connects key concepts, real use cases, risks, tools, and operational decisions so participants can apply the learning in their work environment. It can be tailored to the organization’s sector, internal systems, participant maturity, and performance objectives.
Objectives
- Understand the concepts, challenges, and use cases related to Azure administration, subscriptions, identity, networking, compute, storage, monitoring, and governance.
- Identify the data, systems, processes, and stakeholders required for effective implementation.
- Assess risks, limitations, governance requirements, and practical control points.
- Use methods, tools, and templates to structure analysis and decision-making.
- Translate learning into action plans, recommendations, and measurable improvement opportunities.
- Adapt the approach to the operating context, team maturity, and business objectives.
Target audience
- Cloud and infrastructure administrators
- Operations, platform, and FinOps teams
- Solution architects and cloud engineers
- IT managers responsible for cost and performance
- Cloud security and governance teams
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
01Azure Tenant, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, and RBAC4 topics
- Foundation for Azure Tenant, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, and RBAC: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Terminology and decisions in Azure Tenant, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, and RBAC: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Inputs required for Azure Tenant, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, and RBAC: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Typical mistakes around Azure Tenant, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, and RBAC: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
02Compute Administration: VMs, Scale Sets, and Availability4 topics
- Current-state mapping for Compute Administration: VMs, Scale Sets, and Availability: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Examples and scenarios involving Compute Administration: VMs, Scale Sets, and Availability: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Diagnostic questions about Compute Administration: VMs, Scale Sets, and Availability: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Evidence produced through Compute Administration: VMs, Scale Sets, and Availability: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
03Storage Accounts, Files, Blobs, Backup, and Recovery4 topics
- Design considerations for Storage Accounts, Files, Blobs, Backup, and Recovery: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Roles and responsibilities in Storage Accounts, Files, Blobs, Backup, and Recovery: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Exceptions and constraints affecting Storage Accounts, Files, Blobs, Backup, and Recovery: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Quality checks for Storage Accounts, Files, Blobs, Backup, and Recovery: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
04Virtual Networks, Connectivity, DNS, and Network Security4 topics
- Operating model for Virtual Networks, Connectivity, DNS, and Network Security: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Tools and workflow steps in Virtual Networks, Connectivity, DNS, and Network Security: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Handoffs and approvals around Virtual Networks, Connectivity, DNS, and Network Security: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Escalation points in Virtual Networks, Connectivity, DNS, and Network Security: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
05Monitoring, Alerts, Log Analytics, and Cost Controls4 topics
- Performance measures for Monitoring, Alerts, Log Analytics, and Cost Controls: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Review routines after Monitoring, Alerts, Log Analytics, and Cost Controls: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Improvement actions for Monitoring, Alerts, Log Analytics, and Cost Controls: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Sustaining discipline around Monitoring, Alerts, Log Analytics, and Cost Controls: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
06Identity, Access Reviews, Policy, and Governance4 topics
- Advanced scenarios in Identity, Access Reviews, Policy, and Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Failure patterns seen in Identity, Access Reviews, Policy, and Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Coordination challenges during Identity, Access Reviews, Policy, and Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Recovery actions for Identity, Access Reviews, Policy, and Governance: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
07Operational Automation, Update Management, and Troubleshooting4 topics
- Governance requirements for Operational Automation, Update Management, and Troubleshooting: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Data quality checks in Operational Automation, Update Management, and Troubleshooting: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Risk controls related to Operational Automation, Update Management, and Troubleshooting: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Value measures for Operational Automation, Update Management, and Troubleshooting: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
08Azure Administration Practical Lab4 topics
- Implementation planning for Azure Administration Practical Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Readiness questions before Azure Administration Practical Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Pilot design for Azure Administration Practical Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Lessons learned after Azure Administration Practical Lab: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Materials provided
- ○ Slides used during the sessions
- ○ Group activities and practical exercises
- ○ Worksheets, checklists, and templates
- ○ Case studies relevant to the course
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for technical queries and guidance
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy designs technical and professional programs around the client’s operating reality. The course can be adapted to sector requirements, internal systems, team capability, practical use cases, and the level of depth required by the audience.
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