AZ-103: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Describes the benefits of using Docker containers as a containerization platform. Discuss the infrastructure provided by the Docker platform.

Package a web app so that it can be deployed as a Docker image and run from an Azure Container Instance.

Azure Container Registry is a managed Docker registry service based on the open-source Docker Registry 2.0. Container Registry is private, hosted in Azure, and allows you to build, store, and manage images for all types of container deployments. Learn how to build and store container images with Azure Container Registry.

Learn how to run containerized apps using Docker containers with Azure Container Instances (ACI).

Create a Docker image and store it in a repository in Azure Container Registry. Use Azure App Service to deploy a web application based on the Docker image. Configure continuous deployment for the web app by using a webhook that monitors the Docker image for changes.

Determine the types of business problems that can be solved using Azure Kubernetes Service. Describe the benefits of container orchestration with features like deployment management, automatic updates, and self-healing.

Determine the types of business problems that you can solve by using Kubernetes. Describe the benefits of container orchestration with features like deployment management, automatic updates, and self-healing.

Use Azure Resource Manager to organize resources, enforce standards, and protect critical assets from deletion.

Azure supports three approaches to deploying cloud resources – public, private, and the hybrid cloud. Selecting between them will change several factors of the services you move into Azure including cost, maintenance requirements, and security. In this module, we will look at all three types and help you make an informed decision about which one to leverage for your services. We’ll also quickly look at the service models supported by Azure which can help you determine the services you should start with when planning out an Azure deployment.

Install the Azure CLI locally and use it to manage Azure resources.

Install Azure PowerShell locally and use it to manage Azure resources.

Cost is one of the most important aspects of the cloud and can have a massive impact on your business. Azure has several tools available to help you get a better understanding of cloud spend and some best practices that you can leverage to help you save money.

Identify Azure resources that you can move to a different resource group. Use the Azure portal to move resources.

Learn how to use the cross-platform Azure CLI to create, start, stop, and perform other management tasks related to virtual machines in Azure.

Learn how Resource Manager templates express your deployments as code, enabling you to deploy faster and more reliably.

Learn how to configure networking in a secure way for your Azure virtual machines.

Learn about the decisions you make before creating a virtual machine, the options to create and manage the VM, and the extensions and services you use to manage your VM.

In this module, we discuss how to create a Linux virtual machine using the Azure portal.

Azure virtual machines (VMs) enable you to create dedicated compute resources in minutes that can be used just like a physical desktop or server machine.

Use Azure Disk Encryption (ADE) to encrypt OS and data disks on existing and new VMs.

Deploy the Azure Update Management solution to update virtual machines in your cloud environment.

Understand and create the different types of disk storage available to Azure virtual machines (VMs).

Moving data as fast as possible is good for business. Learn about disk performance in Azure, how caching can help optimize read and write access to storage, and how to enable caching to help optimize the performance of Azure VM disks.

Create a desired state configuration script that checks that IIS is installed. Onboard virtual machines (VMs) for management by Azure Automation. Automatically install IIS on the VMs where that feature is missing.

Evaluate monitoring options for an Azure virtual machine (VM). Enable diagnostics to get data about your VM. View VM metrics and create an alert to monitor performance.

Secure your web applications on Azure and protect your apps against the most common and dangerous web application attacks.

Discuss the basic concepts for protecting your infrastructure and data when you work in the cloud. Understand what responsibilities are yours and what Azure takes care of for you.

Learn how to use RBAC to manage access to resources in Azure.

Learn how to set up policies to classify, retain, and protect your cloud-based data.

Learn how Azure Storage provides multilayered security to protect your data. Find out how to use access keys, to secure networks, and to use Advanced Threat Protection to proactively monitor your system.

Storing and handling secrets, encryption keys, and certificates directly is risky, and every usage introduces the possibility of unintentional data exposure. Azure Key Vault provides a secure storage area for managing all your app secrets so you can properly encrypt your data in transit or while it’s being stored.

Secure your Azure SQL Database to keep your data secure and diagnose potential security concerns as they happen.