Prerequisites for Azure administrators

  • Learning Path
  • 8 Modules
Beginner
Administrator
Azure
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Network
Azure CLIs
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Container Instances
Azure Container Registry
Azure Storage

If you're an IT Administrator that's new to Azure, this path is the place to start.

Learn the basic Azure concepts you'll need to know as an Azure administrator.

Here are the learning paths in the Azure Administrator series:

The trophy for the Prerequisites for Azure administrators learning path.

Prerequisites for Azure administrators

The trophy for the Manage identities and governance in Azure learning path.

Manage identities and governance for Azure administrators

The trophy for the Implement and manage storage in Azure learning path.

Implement and manage storage for Azure administrators

The trophy for the Deploy and manage Azure compute resources learning path.

Deploy and manage compute resources for Azure administrators

The trophy for the Configure and manage virtual networks for Azure administrators learning path.

Configure and manage virtual networks for Azure administrators

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Monitor and back up resources for Azure administrators

Prerequisites

None

Modules in this learning path

Introduction to 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.

Fundamentals of computer networking

You learn the fundamental principles of computer networking to prepare you for the Azure admin and developer learning paths.

Fundamentals of network security

Explore the fundamentals of computer networking security and monitoring.

Control Azure services with the CLI

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

Automate Azure tasks using scripts with PowerShell

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

Secure your identities by using Microsoft Entra ID

Secure internal resources, external resources, SaaS applications, and more by using Microsoft Entra ID. Learn about the features and capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID.

Introduction to Docker containers

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

Choose a data storage approach in Azure

Learn how to use Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, or a combination of Azure resources for a performant solution in your business scenario.