Microsoft Azure
Cloud computing services, certifications, and architecture patterns on the Azure platform.
Getting Started
Identity & Governance
Administration
Understanding Azure Resource Manager
AZ-104 notes: Understanding Azure Resource Manager. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Using the Azure Portal and Cloud Shell
AZ-104 notes: Using the Azure Portal and Cloud Shell. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Using Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell
AZ-104 notes: Using Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Discovering Azure Resource Manager
AZ-104 notes: Discovering Azure Resource Manager. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Using Azure Resource Manager
AZ-104 notes: Using Azure Resource Manager. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Discovering Azure Bicep
AZ-104 notes: Discovering Azure Bicep. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Migrating to Azure Bicep
AZ-104 notes: Migrating to Azure Bicep. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Azure Administration Exam Tips
AZ-104 notes: Azure Administration Exam Tips. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Azure Administration
Azure CLI & PowerShell — Core Commands Cheat Sheet
Essential Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell patterns — login, subscriptions, resource groups, output formats, queries, and scripting conventions every Azure admin must know.
Azure Bicep & ARM Templates — Cheat Sheet
Bicep and ARM template syntax quick reference — parameters, variables, resources, modules, outputs, functions, and CLI deployment commands.
Compute
Containers
Describing Containers in Azure
AZ-104 notes: Describing Containers in Azure. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Using Azure Container Instances
Run Docker containers in Azure without managing infrastructure using Azure Container Instances — container groups, networking options, storage, and limitations.
Using Azure Container Apps
Build and scale containerized microservices with Azure Container Apps — a serverless Kubernetes-based platform that handles orchestration, replicas, revisions, and ingress.
Containers Exam Tips
AZ-104 exam tips for Azure containers — Dockerfile basics, Container Instances limitations, Container App scaling, and how to choose between ACI, Container Apps, and AKS.
Virtual Machines
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines- Part 1
AZ-104 notes: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines- Part 1. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines- Part 2
AZ-104 notes: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines- Part 2. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Managing Virtual Machine Disks
AZ-104 notes: Managing Virtual Machine Disks. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
App Service
Creating an App Service Plan
Understand Azure App Service Plans — the compute and networking layer that powers your web apps, including pricing tiers, hosting models, and scaling strategies.
Understanding Azure App Service
Deep dive into Azure App Service architecture — how scale units, geo-controllers, and worker nodes work together to host your web applications.
Creating an Azure App Service
Step-by-step guide to creating an Azure App Service web app — runtimes, deployment types, key features, and how to connect CI/CD pipelines.
Configuring an App Service: Part 1
Configure custom domains, SSL/TLS certificates, and network settings (inbound and outbound) for Azure App Service — including VNet integration and hybrid connections.
Configuring an App Service: Part 2
Configure scaling operations, automated backups, and deployment slots for Azure App Service — including blue-green deployments and traffic splitting.
App Service Exam Tips
AZ-104 exam tips for Azure App Service — service models, scaling, custom domains, SSL, networking, backups, and deployment slots condensed for rapid review.
Storage
Understanding Azure Storage Accounts
AZ-104 notes: Understanding Azure Storage Accounts. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Conceptualizing Azure Blob Storage
Understand Azure Blob Storage architecture, blob types, access tiers, data protection, and security — with exam tips for AZ-104.
Configuring Object Replication
AZ-104 notes: Configuring Object Replication. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Configuring Blob Lifecycle Management
AZ-104 notes: Configuring Blob Lifecycle Management. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Securing Storage Accounts
AZ-104 notes: Securing Storage Accounts. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Configuring Azure Files
AZ-104 notes: Configuring Azure Files. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Managing Azure Files
AZ-104 notes: Managing Azure Files. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Providing Access to Azure Files
AZ-104 notes: Providing Access to Azure Files. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Storage Utilities
AZ-104 notes: Storage Utilities. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Azure Storage Exam Tips
AZ-104 notes: Azure Storage Exam Tips. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Azure Storage — CLI & PowerShell Cheat Sheet
Must-know Azure CLI, PowerShell, and AzCopy commands for managing storage accounts, blob containers, Azure Files, access keys, SAS tokens, and lifecycle policies.
Networking
Virtual Networking
Conceptualizing Virtual Networks
AZ-104 notes: Conceptualizing Virtual Networks. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Creating Virtual Networks
AZ-104 notes: Creating Virtual Networks. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Managing Public and Private Connectivity
AZ-104 notes: Managing Public and Private Connectivity. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Routing Inside Virtual Networks
AZ-104 notes: Routing Inside Virtual Networks. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Configuring Azure VNet Peering
AZ-104 notes: Configuring Azure VNet Peering. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Network Security Groups
AZ-104 notes: Network Security Groups. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Application Security Groups
AZ-104 notes: Application Security Groups. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Troubleshooting Connectivity in Azure
AZ-104 notes: Troubleshooting Connectivity in Azure. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Introduction to Virtual Networking Exam Tips
AZ-104 notes: Introduction to Virtual Networking Exam Tips. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Load Balancing & DNS
Introducing Azure Load Balancer
AZ-104 notes: Introducing Azure Load Balancer. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Troubleshooting Azure Load Balancers
AZ-104 notes: Troubleshooting Azure Load Balancers. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Using Azure DNS
AZ-104 notes: Using Azure DNS. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Load Balancing and DNS Exam Tips
AZ-104 notes: Load Balancing and DNS Exam Tips. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Network Integration
Using Azure Bastion
AZ-104 notes: Using Azure Bastion. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Using Service Endpoints
AZ-104 notes: Using Service Endpoints. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Using Private Endpoints
AZ-104 notes: Using Private Endpoints. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Storage Network Access
AZ-104 notes: Storage Network Access. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Network Integration Exam Tips
AZ-104 notes: Network Integration Exam Tips. Covers key concepts for the Azure Administrator Associate exam.
Certification
AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert — Study Guide
Study guide for the AZ-305 Designing Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam. Covers identity, data storage, compute, networking design, and business continuity at architect level.
AZ-400: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert — Study Guide
Complete study guide for the AZ-400 Azure DevOps Engineer Expert exam. Covers CI/CD pipelines, source control, IaC, testing, security, monitoring, and release strategies.
AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate — Study Guide
Complete study guide for the AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate exam. Covers Entra ID security, networking, compute, data protection, and Security Operations — for security-focused roles.
AZ-104: Azure Administrator — Study Guide
Complete study guide for the AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate exam. Covers identities & governance, storage, compute, networking, and monitoring — with hands-on lab guidance.
AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals — Study Guide
Complete study guide for the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam. Covers cloud concepts, Azure architecture, core services, security, compliance, and pricing — no prior cloud experience required.