MCA Microsoft 365 Azure administrator study guide : exam AZ-104 / Rithin Skaria.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Skaria, Rithin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Azure (Computing platform)--Examinations--Study guides.

Microsoft Azure (Computing platform).

Cloud computing--Examinations--Study guides.

Cloud computing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (595 pages)

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : John Wiley and Sons, [2022]

Summary:

Learn what it takes to be an Azure Administrator and efficiently prepare for Exam AZ-104 with this authoritative resource MCA Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator Study Guide : Exam AZ-104 prepares readers to take the AZ-104 Exam and to fully understand the role of a Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator. The book takes a practical and straightforward approach to Microsoft Azure, ensuring that you understand both the realities of working as an Administrator and the techniques and skills necessary to succeed on the AZ-104 Exam. In addition to providing you with access to the online Sybex test bank that includes hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and a glossary of terms, the study guide comprehensively explains all the following topics: How to manage Azure subscriptions and resources Implementing and managing storage Deploying and managing virtual machines Managing and configuring virtual networks How to Manage identities Perfect for anyone considering a career as a Microsoft Azure Administrator or preparing for the AZ-104 Exam, MCA Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator Study Guide: Exam AZ-104 also belongs on the bookshelves of practicing administrators who wish to brush up on the fundamentals of their profession.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Technical Editor

Contents at a Glance

Contents

Table of Exercises

Introduction

The AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Exam

Why Become AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Certified?

How to Become AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Certified

Who Should Buy This Book

Study Guide Features

Additional Study Tools

Conventions Used in This Book

Exam Objectives

Objective Map

Assessment Test

Answers to Assessment Test

Chapter 1 Identity: Azure Active Directory

Azure Active Directory

Benefits

Concepts

Azure AD vs. Active Directory Domain Services

Azure AD: Licensing

Custom Domains in Azure AD

Users and Groups

User Accounts

Group Accounts

Azure AD Roles

Azure AD Join

Connection Options

Self-Service Password Reset

Enabling SSPR

Authentication Methods

Managing Multiple Directories

Summary

Exam Essentials

Review Questions

Chapter 2 Compliance and Cloud Governance

Azure Regions

Facts

Regional Pairs

Azure Accounts and Subscriptions

Azure Accounts

Azure Subscriptions

Azure Cost Management

Plan and Control Expenses

Cost Saving Techniques

Resource Groups

Management Groups

Azure Policy

Implementing Azure Policy

Implementing Initiatives

Role-Based Access Control

Azure RBAC Roles

Custom RBAC Roles

Role Assignment

Resource Locks

Configuring Locks

Resource Tags

Use Cases

Applying Tags

Chapter 3 Virtual Networking

Virtual Networks

VNet Concepts

Address Space

Subnets

Regions

Subscription

IP Addressing

Static and Dynamic Addressing

Private IP Addresses

Public IP Address

Network Routes.

System Routes

User-Defined Routes

Service Endpoints

Supported Services

Private Endpoint

Azure DNS

Record Management

Private DNS Zones

Network Security Groups

NSG Concepts

NSG Effective Rules

Azure Firewall

Azure Firewall Rules

Implementing Azure Firewall

Chapter 4 Intersite Connectivity

Azure-to-Azure Connectivity

Internet

Virtual Network Peering

VPN Gateway

Virtual Network Peering vs. VPN Gateway

Azure to On-Premises Connectivity

VPN Gateways

ExpressRoute Connections

Intersite Connectivity Architecture

Virtual WAN

Chapter 5 Network Traffic Management

Availability Options

Availability Sets

Availability Zones

Service Level Agreement

Azure Load Balancer

Types of Load Balancers

Load Balancer SKUs

Configuring Load Balancer

Implementing Azure Load Balancer

Azure Application Gateway

Request Handling Process

Routing Methods

Configuring Application Gateway

Implementing Application Gateway

Azure Front Door

Azure Traffic Manager

Comparing the Load Balancing Solutions

Chapter 6 Azure Storage

Azure Storage Account

Azure Storage Services

Azure Blob Storage

Azure Files

Azure Queues

Azure Tables

Azure Disks

Storage Replication

Locally Redundant Storage

Zone Redundant Storage

Georedundant Storage

Geo-zone-Redundant Storage

Storage Account Types

Storage Account Endpoints

Accessing Storage

Custom Domain Configuration

Securing Storage Endpoints

Blob Containers

Blob Access Tiers

Blob Lifecycle Management

Uploading Blobs

Storage Security

Authorization Options

Shared Access Signatures.

Storage Service Encryption

Azure Files and File Sync

Azure Files vs. Azure Blobs

Managing File Shares

Mapping File Shares

File Share Snapshots

Azure File Sync

Managing Storage

Azure Storage Explorer

AzCopy

Import/Export Service

Chapter 7 Azure Virtual Machines

Virtual Machine Planning

Virtual Network

Name

Location and Pricing

Size

Storage

Operating System

Deploying Virtual Machines

Connecting to Virtual Machines

Windows Connections

Linux Connections

Azure Bastion

Availability of Virtual Machines

Scaling Concepts

Vertical Scaling

Horizontal Scaling

Virtual Machine Scale Sets

Implementing a Scale Set

Autoscaling

Chapter 8 Automation, Deployment, and Configuration of Resources

Azure Resource Manager

ARM Templates

Template Design

Template Modes

Template Sections

Composing Templates

Exporting Templates

Configuring Virtual Hard Disk Templates

Create a VM from a VHD

Virtual Machine Extensions

Custom Script Extension

Desired State Configuration

Chapter 9 PaaS Compute Options

Azure App Service Plans

Pricing Tiers

Scaling

Azure App Services

Continuous Deployment

Deployment Slots

Securing App Service

Custom Domains

Backup

Container Instances

Docker

Azure Container Instances

Container Groups

Azure Kubernetes Service

Terminology

Cluster Components

Networking

Cluster Upgrade

Chapter 10 Data Protection

File and Folder Backups

Azure Backup

Creating Recovery Services Vault

Configuring a Recovery Services Vault

Virtual Machine Data Protection.

Virtual Machine Snapshots

Azure Backup Server

Azure Site Recovery

Chapter 11 Monitoring Resources

Azure Monitor

Metrics

Logs

Data Sources

Activity Log

Azure Alerts

Creating Alert Rules

Alert States

Action Groups

Log Analytics

Workspace

Agents Configuration

Query Language

Network Watcher

IP Flow Verify

Next Hop

Effective Security Rules

VPN Troubleshoot

Packet Capture

Connection Troubleshoot

NSG Flow Logs

Topology

Appendix Answers to the Review Questions

Chapter 1: Identity: Azure Active Directory

Chapter 2: Compliance and Cloud Governance

Chapter 3: Virtual Networking

Chapter 4: Intersite Connectivity

Chapter 5: Network Traffic Management

Chapter 6: Azure Storage

Chapter 7: Azure Virtual Machines

Chapter 8: Automation, Deployment, and Configuration of Resources

Chapter 9: PaaS Compute Options

Chapter 10: Data Protection

Chapter 11: Monitoring Resources

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Configuring Application Gateway.

ISBN:

9781119705185

1119705185

9781119705208

1119705207

OCLC:

1312159208