AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage

Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the potential of Azure with AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage. This comprehensive course prepares you to excel as an Azure Administrator, equipping you with skills to manage identity, governance, and storage in a cloud environment. Master key concepts, practical tools, and best practices to confidently implement and monitor Azure resources. The journey begins with managing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), from creating and organizing users and groups to handling licenses, device settings, and guest accounts. You’ll also learn to perform bulk updates and configure self-service password resets, ensuring seamless identity management across your organization. Next, dive into role-based access control (RBAC) to create custom roles and interpret access assignments. Explore subscription and governance management by configuring policies, resource locks, and tags, while gaining expertise in handling resource groups and managing Azure costs. Finally, understand how to configure and secure Azure storage accounts, use shared access tokens, and implement encryption with Azure AD authentication. This course is designed for IT professionals aiming to deepen their Azure expertise. Whether you're new to Azure administration or looking to earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification, this course offers practical insights for success. Basic familiarity with Azure fundamentals is recommended, making this course suitable for those with foundational cloud computing knowledge.

Syllabus

Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Objects

In this module, we will explore the foundational elements of managing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) objects. From creating and configuring users and groups to handling device identities, licenses, and guest accounts, you’ll gain hands-on expertise. By the end, you'll confidently perform administrative tasks that streamline identity and access management in a cloud-first environment.

Manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

In this module, we will delve into role-based access control (RBAC), a crucial aspect of Azure security. You’ll learn to create custom roles and interpret access assignments, ensuring that users and resources have appropriate permissions. Mastering RBAC will enable you to implement granular access controls across your organization.

Manage Subscriptions & Governance

In this module, we will focus on managing subscriptions and governance within Azure. Learn to implement policies, locks, and tags to maintain control over your environment. By understanding resource groups and management groups, you'll be equipped to align resources with organizational goals and manage costs effectively.

Configure Access to Storage

In this module, we will cover essential storage access configurations in Azure. From creating and securing storage accounts to managing shared access signatures and implementing Azure AD authentication, you’ll learn how to protect and control data storage. By mastering these skills, you'll ensure that storage solutions are both efficient and secure.