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Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond

Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond

By : Donovan Kelly
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Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond

Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond

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By: Donovan Kelly

Overview of this book

Take the first step toward excellence in Azure management and achieving Microsoft certification with this practical guide! This third edition of Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond offers comprehensive insights and clear, step-by-step instructions that follow the latest AZ-104 exam objectives. You’ll work your way from foundational topics such as Azure identity management and governance to essential skills such as deploying and managing storage solutions, configuring virtual networks, and effectively monitoring Azure resources. Each chapter is equipped with practice questions to reinforce your understanding and enhance your practical skills. The book also provides you with access to online mock exams, interactive flashcards, and expert exam tips, guaranteeing that you pass with flying colors. By the end of this book, you'll not only be equipped to pass the AZ-104 exam but also possess the expertise needed to expertly manage Azure environments.
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Automating Configuration Management

There are different ways to automate the creation and configuration of your infrastructure in Azure. One such way is to codify your Azure deployments through Infrastructure as Code (IaC). IaC allows you to specify the desired state of your resources using files, which can be deployed by a language of choice without manual intervention. You therefore can be concerned only with the resource configurations. Native Azure tools that you can use for IaC deployments are ARM templates or Azure Bicep. Another popular third-party tool for IaC is Terraform (made by HashiCorp). You could also use code or Azure Automation, PowerShell scripts, and more.

When different Azure resources are deployed, there are some tools that you can use to manage the configuration of the resources. For example, when you want to automate the configuration of your VMs, Azure provides the following tools:

  • Chef: Chef is a third-party solution that offers a DevOps automation...

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