Microsoft Azure Administrator – Exam Guide AZ-103

Manage Microsoft Azure cloud services that span storage, security, networking, and compute cloud capabilities and ace the AZ-103 Exam

Key Features:

Master features and concepts pertaining to Azure's Administration servicesGain a deep understanding of various Azure services related to infrastructure, applications, and environmentsGauge yourself by giving mock tests with up-to-date exam questions

Book Description:

Microsoft Azure Administrator — Exam Guide AZ-103 will cover all the exam objectives that will help you earn Microsoft Azure Administrator certification. Whether you want to clear AZ-103 exam or want hands-on experience in administering Azure, this study guide will help you achieve your objective. It covers the latest features and capabilities around configuring, managing, and securing Azure resources.

Following Microsoft's AZ-103 exam syllabus, this guide is divided into five modules. The first module talks about how to manage Azure subscriptions and resources. You will be able to configure Azure subscription policies at Azure subscription level and learn how to use Azure policies for resource groups. Later, the book covers techniques related to implementing and managing storage in Azure. You will be able to create and configure backup policies and perform restore operations. The next module will guide you to create, configure, and deploy virtual machines for Windows and Linux. In the last two modules, you will learn about configuring and managing virtual networks and managing identities. The book concludes with effective mock tests along with answers so that you can confidently crack this exam.

By the end of this book, you will acquire the skills needed to pass Exam AZ-103.

What you will learn:

Configure Azure subscription policies and manage resource groupsMonitor activity log by using Log AnalyticsModify and deploy Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templatesProtect your data with Azure Site RecoveryLearn how to manage identities in AzureMonitor and troubleshoot virtual network connectivityManage Azure Active Directory Connect, password sync, and password writeback

Who this book is for:

This book is for Azure administrators, systems administrators or anyone preparing for AZ 103 exam and wants to master Azure's various administration features. Readers should have proficiency in working with PowerShell, CLI and other day-to-day Azure administration tasks.

Sjoukje Zaal is a Microsoft Principal Architect and Microsoft Azure MVP with over 15 years' experience providing architecture, development, consultancy, and design expertise. She works at Ordina, a system integrator based in the Netherlands. She loves to share her knowledge and is active in the Microsoft community as a co-founder of the Dutch user groups SP&C NL and MixUG. She is also a board member of Azure Thursdays. Sjoukje is a public speaker and is involved in organizing events. She has written several books, writes blogs and is active on the Microsoft Tech Community. Sjoukje is also part of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board.