Cloud administration on Azure demands hands-on capability, not just theoretical knowledge. This course develops practical skills for deploying, managing, and monitoring Azure infrastructure. Participants will work with virtual machines, networks, storage, identity services, and automation tools across hybrid environments, supported by guided labs and real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcomes:
Configure Azure Active Directory and manage user access.
Deploy virtual machines, networking, and storage services.
Implement governance policies and role-based access control.
Monitor resources with Azure Monitor, alerts, and diagnostics.
Key Topics:
Azure identity and access configuration
Virtual machines, storage accounts, and backup
Networking: VNets, NSGs, DNS, VPNs, load balancers
Governance: Resource Manager, policies, templates
Monitoring, diagnostics, and automation tools
Exam Details
This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and domains covered in the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104) certification.
To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.
FUNDING INFORMATION
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Funding is available on Course Fee. Please see below for the eligibility categories available.
| Self-sponsored | Singapore Citizen & PR aged ≥ 21 years | Up to 50% funding |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years | Up to 70% funding | |
| Company Sponsored (Non-SME) | Singapore Citizen & PR aged ≥ 21 years | Up to 50% funding |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years | Up to 70% funding | |
| Company Sponsored (SME) | Singapore Citizen & PR aged ≥ 21 years | Up to 70% funding |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years | Up to 70% funding |
SSG Funding Requirements
- Trainees must scan their attendance twice daily using the SingPass application.
- Trainees must attain at least 75% attendance.
- Trainees must pass the in-house assessment to be eligible for funding.
- Trainee and/or sponsoring company is/are required to meet all SSG-mandated eligibility criteria and requirements for funding. For more information, please refer to SkillsFuture homepage.
Appeal Policy and Procedure
- As a candidate in this course assessment, you may appeal your results if you disagree with them.
- To do so, submit your written appeal request via email to esv_comat_cse@stengg.com within 3 working days from date of assessment.
Cancellation, Postponement and Refund Policy
- Request for cancellation or postponement must be submitted in writing more than 4 weeks before the class start date to avoid any charges.
- Written notice for cancellation or postponement received 2 to 4 weeks before class start date will incur Late Cancellation Charge - 50% of course fee.
- Written notice for cancellation or postponement received less than 2 weeks before class start date will incur Late Cancellation Charge - 100% of course fee.
- If payment has been made and ST Engineering e-Services Pte Ltd accepts the trainee's written notification to cancel or withdraw from the course, ST Engineering e-Services Pte Ltd will issue a refund, less any applicable Late Cancellation Charges.
Feedback Policy and Procedure
- You may submit feedback via email to esv_comat_cse@stengg.com or your servicing Account Manager.
- Any formal feedback will be handled within 10 working days from receipt with a written reply given. An interim reply will be provided should more time be required.
Module 1. Configure Azure Active Directory
- You will learn how to configure Azure Active Directory including features like AD Join and Self-Service Password Reset.
Module 2. Configure user and group accounts
- Learn how to configure user and group accounts.
Module 3. Configure subscriptions
- Learn how to configure subscriptions. This includes getting a subscription, implementing cost management, and applying resource tags.
Module 4 . Configure Azure policy
- Learn how to configure Azure Policy to implement compliance requirements.
Module 5. Configure role-based access control
- Learn how to use role-based access control to ensure resources are protected, but users can still access the resources they need
Module 6. Configure Azure resources with tools
- Learn how to select a tooling option such as Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Azure Cloud Shell.
Module 7. Use Azure Resource Manager
- Learn to use resource groups to organise your organisation’s Azure resources.
Module 8. Configure resources with Azure Resource Manager templates
- Learn how to use Azure Resource Manager templates to consistently deploy assets.
Module 9. Configure virtual networks
- Learn to configure virtual networks and subnets, including IP addressing.
Module 10. Configure network security groups
- Learn how to implement network security groups and ensure network security group rules are correctly applied..
Module 11. Configure Azure Firewall
- Learn how to configure the Azure Firewall including firewall rules.
Module 12. Configure Azure DNS
- You will learn how to configure Azure DNS including custom domain names and record sets.
Module 13. Configure virtual network peering
- You will learn to configure a VNet peering connection and address transit and connectivity concerns.
Module 14. Configure VPN Gateway
- You will learn how to create VPN gateways and securely connect your company sites to Azure.
Module 15. Configure ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN
- You will learn how to configure ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN to provide connection services.
Module 16. Configure network routing and endpoints
- You will learn how to configure routes including endpoints and private links.
Module 17. Configure Azure Load Balancer
- You will learn how to configure an internal or public load balancer
Module 18. Configure Azure Application Gateway
- You will learn how to configure an Azure Application Gateway.
Module 19. Configure storage accounts
- You will learn to configure storage accounts including replication and endpoints.
Module 20. Configure blob storage
- You will learn how to configure blob storage including tiers and object replication.
Module 21. Configure storage security
- You will learn how to configure common storage security features like storage access signatures.
Module 22. Configure Azure files and Azure File Sync
- You will learn how to configure Azure file and file sync.
Module 23. Configure storage with tools
- You will learn how to configure storage with tools like Storage Explorer and AZCopy.
Module 24. Configure virtual machines
- You will learn to configure virtual machines including sizing, storage, and connections.
Module 25. Configure virtual machine availability
- You will learn how to configure virtual machine availability including vertical and horizontal scaling.
Module 26. Configure virtual machine extensions
- You will learn how to use virtual machine extensions to automate virtual machine deployments.
Module 27. Configure app service plans
- You will learn how to configure the App Service Plan including pricing and scaling.
Module 28. Configure Azure App Services
- You'll learn how to configure and monitor the Azure App Service including deployment slots.
Module 29. Configure Azure Container Instances
- You will learn how to configure Azure Container Instances including container groups.
Module 30. Configure Azure Kubernetes Service
- You will learn how to configure Azure Kubernetes including networking, storage, and scaling.
Module 31. Configure file and folder backups
- You will learn how to configure backup and restore policies that meet your company's regulatory needs.
Module 32. Configure virtual machine backups
- You will learn how to configure virtual machine backups including restore operations.
Module 33. Configure Azure Monitor
- You will learn how to configure Azure Monitor including querying the activity log.
Module 34. Configure Azure alerts
- You will learn how to configure Azure alerts including action groups.
Module 35. Configure Log Analytics
- You will learn how to configure Log Analytics including structuring queries.
Module 36. Configure Network Watcher
- You will learn how to configure Network Watcher and troubleshoot common networking problems.
