Azure Labs Workbook for AZ-104 Administrator and AZ-305 Architect

The only azure workbook you’ll need for AZ-104 and AZ-305 together. Work through 110 hands-on azure labs covering identity, compute, storage, networking, BCDR, and architecture design, with tested configs and scenarios that mirror both the azure administrator and azure solutions architect expert exams.
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About This Workbook

The Complete Lab
Workbook
for Your Success

Passing both AZ-104 and AZ-305 takes more than memorising Microsoft docs or skimming an az-104 study guide. It takes hands-on reps in real Azure subscriptions. This azure workbook gives you 110 azure labs covering every objective both exams test, from Entra ID and RBAC governance to virtual machines, AKS, VNets, ExpressRoute, Azure Site Recovery, and full Well-Architected designs. You’ll build skills the same way working Azure admins and architects do. Deploy. Harden. Design for scale.

Each lab walks you through the why behind every setting, not just the final ARM template. You’ll see full Bicep and Terraform examples, Azure CLI commands, and the common mistakes candidates make on both the az-104 practice test and az-305 practice test. The azure lab workbook pairs with ready-to-use Bicep modules and teardown scripts so you can spin up your first azure lab in under ten minutes. No broken templates. No surprise bills. No guessing which region or SKU matches the scenario.

Built by SMEnode instructors with deep azure training experience, this azure workbook is the missing piece between reading the docs and walking into the testing centre for either exam. Every azure lab maps to the current AZ-104 and AZ-305 skills outlines. Whether you’re self-studying or attending a microsoft azure certification bootcamp, this azure hands-on labs bundle turns theory into muscle memory. That’s what the azure administrator certification and azure solutions architect certification actually measure.

Once you own it, you own it forever. Free updates when Microsoft refreshes AZ-104 or AZ-305, lifetime access to new azure labs, and direct support from the author.

Progressive Learning

Structured from basics to expert-level topics

Verified Solutions

Every config tested in real lab environments

Lifetime Updates

Free updates when exam blueprint changes

Lab Files Included

Ready-to-use topology files for EVE-NG

The Hard Truth

Why Most Candidates Struggle

Understanding the real problems with traditional training – and how we’ve built something better.

Traditional Approach

Why most study methods fail you

Watching Videos Isn't Practice

You can't build muscle memory from YouTube. The lab requires speed and precision.

Scattered Resources Waste Time

Random blog posts and outdated guides create dangerous knowledge gaps.

Outdated & Isolated Content

Materials lag behind exam updates, topics taught in silos without integration.

No Structure or Troubleshooting

Without a clear path, you study the wrong things and miss critical skills.

Our Workbook Approach

Built for real exam success

Hands-On From Day One

Every concept includes immediate lab practice to build muscle memory and confidence.

Always Current & Structured

Free lifetime updates ensure your materials match the latest exam blueprint.

Real-World Scenarios

Multi-technology labs that mirror real enterprise networks and exam complexity.

Troubleshooting Focus

Dedicated break/fix labs to develop the diagnostic skills examiners test.

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Hands-On Practice

Real-World Scenarios

Practice with production-grade scenarios that mirror actual enterprise environments and exam challenges.

01

Multi-Region Web App

VMSS + SQL Managed Instance + Front Door + Traffic Manager with geo-redundancy

02

Hub-Spoke Network Design

Hub VNet, spoke peering, Azure Firewall, and Private DNS zones

03

Hybrid Identity Rollout

Entra Connect, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

04

Multi-Tier BCDR

Azure Site Recovery failover, geo-redundant SQL, and Recovery Services Vault design

05

Kubernetes & Microservices

AKS cluster, API Management, Service Bus, and Azure Cache for Redis

Look Inside

Preview the Workbook

Browse through sample pages and see exactly what you’ll get. No surprises – just quality content.

Inside the Book

Table of Contents

Explore all chapters covering the complete certification exam blueprint.

12 Chapters 3 Topics
  • Azure Administrator and Architect role overview
  • Azure resource management, administration tools (Portal, CLI, PowerShell, Bicep)
  • Azure certification path

Your Roadmap

Strategic Study Plan

A proven 12-month roadmap to guide your certification journey from start to success.

Month 1-3

Phase 1 (Month 1-2): AZ-104 Foundations

Learn Azure fundamentals, Entra ID, and governance. Subscriptions, management groups, RBAC, Azure Policy, user and group management, Conditional Access, and cost management basics.

Month 4-6

Phase 2 (Month 3-4): AZ-104 Services and Networking

Master admin tasks across storage, compute, and networking. Storage accounts, VMs, VMSS, AKS, App Service, VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and load balancers.

Month 7-9

Phase 3 (Month 5-6): AZ-305 Architecture Design

Step up to architect-level thinking. Well-Architected Framework, Cloud Adoption Framework, hub-spoke designs, BCDR strategies, data platform selection, microservices, and messaging patterns.

Month 10-12

Phase 4 (Month 7-8): Both Exams Preparation

Final push through monitoring, application architecture, and mock exams. Azure Monitor, Application Insights, migration strategies, az-104 practice test runs, and az-305 case study labs.

Getting Started

Lab Environment Setup Guide

Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up your practice lab environment in VMware Workstation.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

You get a PDF azure workbook plus a Git repository with all Bicep templates, Terraform modules, and Azure CLI scripts. It works on any OS with Azure CLI or PowerShell installed. Every azure lab can be deployed in a personal Azure subscription, with cost estimates and teardown scripts included.
Yes. Every azure lab maps to either the AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate outline, the AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert outline, or both. Chapter headers show which exam each lab supports, so you can focus on one cert or work through both.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If this azure lab workbook doesn’t fit your study needs, email us for a full refund. No questions asked, no forms to fill.
Every azure lab is designed with an Azure Free account and free-tier-first mindset. Most labs cost under $2 if you tear down resources when done. We include exact cost estimates per lab plus teardown checklists so you don’t get surprise bills on your az-104 or az-305 prep.

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