Microsoft Azure Exam: AZ-104 Intermediate

MCSE Cloud — Microsoft Azure Architecture

Cloud Architecture, Azure Virtual Networks, Microsoft Entra ID, Storage Accounts & Cloud Governance

3 Months
Course Duration
PKR 30,000
Tuition Fee
100%
Practical Labs
20+ Yrs
Instructor Mentorship

Program Overview

Cloud Computing

Dive into Azure cloud architecture, virtual networking, Microsoft Entra ID governance, storage solutions, and cloud security best practices.

Official Certification Track: This curriculum prepares candidates directly for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) examination. Instruction incorporates real-world scenario troubleshooting, architectural best practices, and enterprise security compliance.

Curriculum & Course Outline

5 Intensive Hands-on Modules designed for mastery:

Module 1: Microsoft Entra ID Governance & Identity Management

Part 01

Control access across hybrid and cloud-native environments using modern identity standards.

  • Entra ID tenants, user/group administration, and administrative units
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) custom roles and least-privilege scoping
  • Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Self-Service Password Reset
  • Microsoft Entra Connect for hybrid on-premises Active Directory synchronization

Module 2: Azure Virtual Networking & Hybrid Connectivity

Part 02

Architect high-performance software-defined networks connecting cloud and on-premises sites.

  • Virtual Network (VNet) design, custom IP address spaces, and subnetting
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs), Application Security Groups (ASGs), and flow logs
  • VNet-to-VNet Peering, global peering, and user-defined routing (UDR)
  • Azure Bastion for secure management and Site-to-Site VPN gateway configuration

Module 3: Azure Compute Provisioning & High Availability

Part 03

Deploy and optimize scalable compute resources across global cloud availability zones.

  • Virtual Machine sizing, disk performance tiers (Standard SSD, Premium SSD, Ultra Disk)
  • Availability Sets and Availability Zones for fault-tolerant resilience
  • Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS) auto-scaling based on telemetry metrics
  • Azure App Services and container workloads deployment

Module 4: Azure Storage Architecture & Data Protection

Part 04

Implement reliable, encrypted, and globally redundant cloud data storage.

  • Storage Account replication: LRS, GRS, ZRS, and Geo-Zone redundancy
  • Blob storage tiers: Hot, Cool, Cold, and Archive with automated lifecycle management
  • Azure Files with SMB enterprise shares and Azure File Sync integration
  • Shared Access Signatures (SAS) and storage firewall network restrictions

Module 5: Cloud Monitoring, Cost Optimization & Automation

Part 05

Maintain operational health, control expenditures, and automate infrastructure deployments.

  • Azure Monitor metrics, alerts, and Log Analytics Kusto Query Language (KQL)
  • Azure Backup vaults and Azure Site Recovery disaster replication
  • Cost Management budgeting, cost allocation tags, and Azure Advisor recommendations
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment with ARM JSON and Azure Bicep templates
Physical Lab Infrastructure

100% Hands-on Hardware & Real Equipment

Official Microsoft Azure Cloud Tenant with live Virtual Machines, VNets, Application Gateways & ARM/Bicep Templates

Physical Consoles Dedicated student console access to enterprise Cisco routers and switches
Troubleshooting Labs Configured fault scenarios to build realistic diagnostic muscle memory
Extended Lab Access Extra lab hours available for practice outside regular lecture times

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, you will confidently execute the following competencies in enterprise environments:

Design, deploy, and manage secure Azure Virtual Networks with peering and NSGs.

Manage identities, role-based access control (RBAC), and conditional access in Microsoft Entra ID.

Provision and scale high-availability Azure compute workloads using Virtual Machine Scale Sets.

Configure Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files with SMB, and storage access tiering.

Monitor cloud performance, analyze telemetry logs, and automate resources with Azure CLI and ARM templates.

Who Should Attend

  • • System Administrators transitioning from on-premises to cloud infrastructure
  • • Network Engineers expanding into Azure Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
  • • DevOps engineers seeking core cloud infrastructure foundations
  • • IT Professionals aiming for the Microsoft Azure AZ-104 certification

Prerequisites

  • • Understanding of virtualization, operating systems, and basic IP networking.
  • • Completion of MCSE 2025 or equivalent foundational IT experience is recommended.

Career Opportunities & Target Job Roles

Graduates of this certification qualify for in-demand enterprise engineering roles across Pakistan, the Middle East, and multinational IT firms:

Microsoft Azure Administrator Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architect Cloud Operations Specialist DevOps Support Engineer

Key Technical Concepts & Protocols Covered

Azure Virtual Networks (VNet) Network Security Groups (NSG) Azure Virtual Machines Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Blob Storage Azure Bastion Azure Monitor Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Bicep Azure Portal Azure CLI Azure Cloud Shell PowerShell Az Module Visual Studio Code Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) VNet Peering Hybrid Cloud Connectivity Cloud Security Posture
Mujahid Farooq
Lead Instructor & Founder

Mujahid Farooq

MCITP • HCIP • CCNP • 20+ Years Enterprise Experience

Mujahid Farooq is the Lead Instructor and Founder of IT Alrounders. With over two decades of enterprise IT instruction, he has trained more than 5,000 professionals in Cisco networking, Microsoft systems, Red Hat Linux, and ethical hacking across Pakistan and abroad.

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Tuition Fee
PKR 30,000

Flexible installment plans available

Duration: 3 Months
Level: Intermediate
Class Timing: Morning & Evening Batches
Class Modes: Physical & Online Live
Official Exam: AZ-104
Lab Format: Physical Hardware
100% Practical Rack Equipment Labs
Physical & Online Live Interactive Classes
Official Exam Questions & Simulation Prep
Course Completion Certificate
3 Free Demo Classes Before Enrollment

Campus: 2nd Floor, Hamayun Tower, University Rd, Tehkal, Peshawar

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Complementary Certification Tracks

Broaden your infrastructure engineering expertise by pairing this course with complementary networking or cloud certifications.

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