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On March 20th 2019 Microsoft learning announced changes to the Azure Administrator Associate Certification. Starting May 1st 2019 you now only have to pass one exam, the AZ-103. This new exam combines both the AZ-100 and the AZ-101, well it looks like all of the AZ-100 and some bits from the AZ-101. You can read more about the changes in the official Microsoft learning blog post. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/community-blog-post.aspx?BlogId=8&Id=375217

Below you will find a list of what is going to be tested in the new AZ-103 Azure Administrator exam and a link to a resource that I think will help you learn and pass the exam. It is a work in progress at the moment and I will keep updating it. If you do find a link that is not working, or I have linked to the wrong resource. Please let me know. Also if you would like to help fill in the blanks please leave a comment below.

Skills measured from AZ-103: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Manage Azure subscription and resources (15-20%)

Manage Azure subscriptions

Assign administrator permissions

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/users-groups-roles/directory-assign-admin-roles

Configure cost center quotas and tagging

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-using-tags

Configure Azure subscription policies at Azure subscription level

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/overview

Analyze resource utilization and consumption

Configure diagnostic settings on resources	http://bit.ly/2NoiuHA
Create baseline for resources	http://bit.ly/2NtxyUp
Create and rest alerts	http://bit.ly/2LgQDMe
Analyze alerts across subscription	http://bit.ly/2O04aWG
Analyze metrics across subscription	http://bit.ly/2mnXKUQ
Create action groups	http://bit.ly/2JuB1Qh
Monitor for unused resources	http://bit.ly/2JsldgR
Monitor spend	http://bit.ly/2LtfTvD
Report on spend	http://bit.ly/2LgOuju
Utilize Log Search query functions	http://bit.ly/2KZvEy5
View alerts in Log Analytics	http://bit.ly/2JB7Gnm

Manage resource groups

Use Azure policies for resource groups

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/overview

Configure resource locks

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-lock-resources

Configure resource policies

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/overview

Implement and set tagging on resource groups

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-using-tags

Move resources across resource groups

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-move-resources

Remove resource groups

• Portal: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-portal#move-resources
• PowerShell: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/azurerm.resources/remove-azurermresourcegroup?view=azurermps-6.11.0

Manage role-based access control (RBAC)

Create a custom role	http://bit.ly/2NthKkw
Configure access to Azure resources by assigning roles	http://bit.ly/2Nwo4rB
Configure management access to Azure	http://bit.ly/2LK7Evi
Troubleshoot RBAC	http://bit.ly/2FvkFsf
Implement RBAC policies	http://bit.ly/2Nwo4rB
Assign RBAC roles	http://bit.ly/2NoMTFy

Implement and manage storage (5-10%)

Create and Configure storage accounts

Configure network access to the storage account	http://bit.ly/2y2QWBo
Create and configure storage account	http://bit.ly/2xZOADt
Generate shared access signature	http://bit.ly/2y02GEX
Install and use Azure Storage Explorer	http://bit.ly/2y0qUyV
Manage access keys	http://bit.ly/2xZKv2h
Monitor activity log by using Log Analytics	http://bit.ly/2y0qs3G
Implement Azure storage replication	http://bit.ly/2xYmBnO

Import and export data to Azure

Create export from Azure job

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-import-export-data-from-blobs

Create import into Azure job

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-import-export-data-to-files

Use Azure Data Box

• https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/expanding-the-azure-data-box-family/

Configure and use Azure blob storage

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-quickstart-create-account?toc=%2Fazure%2Fstorage%2Fblobs%2Ftoc.json&tabs=portal

Configure Azure content delivery network (CDN) endpoints

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cdn/cdn-overview

Configure Azure files

Create Azure file share	http://bit.ly/2NiU9mk
Create Azure File Sync service	http://bit.ly/2us1DMO
Create Azure sync group	http://bit.ly/2KZZD93
Troubleshoot Azure File Sync	http://bit.ly/2NowSj1

Implement Azure backup

Configure and review backup reports

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-configure-reports

Perform backup operation

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/quick-backup-vm-portal
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-backup-windows-server-to-azure
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files

Create Recovery Services Vault

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-first-look-arm

Create and configure backup policy

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-first-look-arm#defining-a-backup-policy

Perform a restore operation

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-restore-virtual machines

Deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs) (20-25%)

Create and configure a VM for Windows and Linux

Configure high availability

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/manage-availability
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/manage-availability

Configure monitoring, networking, storage, and virtual machine size

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/monitor
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/monitor
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/tutorial-virtual-network
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/tutorial-virtual-network
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/attach-managed-disk-portal
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/attach-disk-portal
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/sizes
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/sizes

Deploy and configure scale sets

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/tutorial-create-vmss
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/tutorial-create-vmss

Automate deployment of VMs

Modify Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-manager-quickstart-create-templates-use-the-portal

Configure location of new VMs

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-authoring-templates#resources

Configure VHD template

• https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/templates/201-vm-specialized-vhd-new-or-existing-vnet/

Deploy from template

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-template-deploy

Save a deployment as an ARM template

• https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/benjaminperkins/2018/05/16/how-to-usecreate-arm-templates-for-deployments/

Deploy Windows and Linux VMs

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-template-deploy-portal

Manage Azure VM

Add data disks

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/attach-disk-portal
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/attach-managed-disk-portal
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/attach-disk-ps

Add network interfaces

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-network-interface-virtual machine
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-network-interface

Automate configuration management by using PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and VM Agent by using custom script extensions

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-overview
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-quickstart-dsc-configuration
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/custom-script-windows

Manage VM sizes

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/sizes

Move VMs from one resource group to another

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/move-vm

Redeploy VMs

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/troubleshooting/redeploy-to-new-node-windows
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/troubleshooting/redeploy-to-new-node-linux

Manage VM backups

Configure VM backup
Define backup policies
Implement backup policies
Perform VM restore
Azure Site Recovery

Configure and manage virtual networks (20-25%)

Create connectivity between virtual networks

Create and configure VNET peering	http://bit.ly/2NqMu5P
Create and configure VNET to VNET	http://bit.ly/2uwAd8J
Verify virtual network connectivity	http://bit.ly/2muFbP7
Create virtual network gateway	http://bit.ly/2LpVkzQ

Implement and manage virtual networking

Configure private and public IP addresses, network routes, network interface, subnets, and virtual network

http://bit.ly/2xUCgUQ

Configure name resolution

Configure Azure DNS	http://bit.ly/2zOXLuK
Configure custom DNS settings	http://bit.ly/2uu45Cz
Configure DNS zones	http://bit.ly/2uvP4Af

Create and configure a Network Security Group (NSG)

Create security rules
Associate NSG to a subnet or network interface
Identify required ports
Evaluate effective security rules

Implement Azure load balancer

Configure internal load balancer, configure load balancing rules, configure public load balancer, troubleshoot load balancing

Monitor and troubleshoot virtual networking

Monitor on-premises connectivity, use Network resource monitoring, use Network Watcher, troubleshoot external networking, troubleshoot virtual network connectivity

Integrate on premises network with Azure virtual network

Create and configure Azure VPN Gateway, create and configure site to site VPN, configure Express Route, verify on premises connectivity, troubleshoot on premises connectivity with Azure

Manage Identities (15-20%)

Manage Azure Active Directory (AD)

Add custom domains	http://bit.ly/2LjoCn3
Configure Azure AD Join	http://bit.ly/2uHGuOl
Configure self-service password reset	http://bit.ly/2NYOAei
Manage multiple directories	http://bit.ly/2LqR5UW

Manage Azure AD objects (users, groups, and devices)

Create users and groups
Manage user and group properties
Manage device settings
Perform bulk user updates
Manage guest accounts

Implement and manage hybrid identities

Install Azure AD Connect, including password hash and pass-through synchronization	http://bit.ly/2Jwvqce
Use Azure AD Connect to configure federation with on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)	http://bit.ly/2zNeiPM
Manage Azure AD Connect	http://bit.ly/2LqmoiE
Manage password sync and password writeback	http://bit.ly/2zOrKCT

Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Configure user accounts for MFA, enable MFA by using bulk update, configure fraud alerts, configure bypass options, configure Trusted IPs, configure verification methods

I hope you found this helpful and Good Luck in your exams!