Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification strengthened my expertise in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure on the Azure platform. This certification honed my ability to administer Azure resources, secure environments, and ensure operational efficiency, positioning me to support organizations in their cloud journey. Below are the key skills I developed during my preparation:
Identity and Access Management: Mastered Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for user and group management, role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Gained proficiency in implementing secure access policies and managing hybrid identities with Azure AD Connect.
Azure Infrastructure Management: Acquired skills in deploying and managing Azure compute resources, including Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Learned to configure virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups (NSGs) for secure and scalable infrastructure.
Storage Solutions: Developed expertise in managing Azure storage services, such as Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and Azure Disk Storage. Skilled in implementing storage redundancy, access tiers, and lifecycle management to optimize performance and cost.
Networking and Connectivity: Gained proficiency in designing and managing Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), including peering, VPNs, and ExpressRoute for secure connectivity. Learned to implement Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, and Azure Traffic Manager for high availability and performance.
Monitoring and Maintenance: Mastered monitoring Azure resources with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Alerts to ensure operational health. Developed skills in using Azure Advisor and Azure Service Health to maintain and optimize infrastructure performance.
Security and Compliance: Learned to secure Azure environments with Azure Security Center (now Microsoft Defender for Cloud), implement Azure Policy for governance, and use Azure Key Vault for secrets management. Gained knowledge of compliance standards like GDPR and ISO for regulatory alignment.
Automation and Resource Management: Acquired expertise in automating Azure resource deployment with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, and Azure Automation. Skilled in managing resource groups, backups, and disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery for operational resilience.
These skills enable me to effectively administer Azure environments, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient. My proficiency in Azure administration equips me to manage cloud infrastructure that supports organizational goals and drives operational success.
