Microsoft Azure Administrator: Create and Configure Virtual Machines
Azure VMs are the backbone of enterprise cloud infrastructure—and misconfigured instances cost organisations thousands monthly. This 36-minute course cuts through the noise, teaching you exactly how to provision, configure, and manage virtual machines in Azure with production-ready precision.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for cloud engineers, infrastructure specialists, and Azure certification candidates who need rapid, practical VM competency. The tight runtime is perfect for upskilling, though you’ll want supplementary labs for deep architectural patterns.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through VM creation workflows, storage configuration, networking essentials, and security fundamentals. Expect hands-on sandbox labs where you’ll deploy instances, attach disks, configure NICs, and apply access controls—the exact tasks you’ll perform on day one in a cloud role.
The course emphasises Azure Portal navigation and CLI fundamentals, covering resource groups, availability options, and sizing decisions. Michael Teske structures each module around real scenarios: scaling workloads, managing costs, and troubleshooting common deployment failures. You’ll leave with the muscle memory to handle VM administration without documentation.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Azure Certification Candidates: AZ-104 (Administrator) and AZ-900 (Fundamentals) exam prep. Covers core VM objectives efficiently.
- Infrastructure Engineers Transitioning to Cloud: On-premises sysadmins moving to Azure. Translates familiar VM concepts into Azure-native patterns.
- DevOps Engineers Building IaC Pipelines: Need hands-on VM fundamentals before automating deployments with Terraform or ARM templates.
May not suit:
- Advanced Cloud Architects: Seeking deep-dive on hybrid scenarios, disaster recovery, or enterprise governance—this is foundational only.
- Kubernetes-First Teams: If your stack is containerised, VM administration may feel tangential to your priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Microsoft Azure Administrator: Create and Configure Virtual Machines take?
36 minutes of video content. Plan 2–3 hours total including hands-on sandbox labs and review.
Do I need Azure experience before starting?
No. The course assumes basic cloud familiarity but teaches Azure Portal navigation from scratch. Beginners are welcome.
Will this prepare me for the AZ-104 exam?
It covers essential VM topics (creation, configuration, networking, security) tested in AZ-104. Pair it with additional study on monitoring, backup, and governance for full exam readiness.
Can I access hands-on labs without Pluralsight?
Labs are included with Pluralsight access. You’ll need an active Azure subscription or free trial to practise deployments.
Course by Michael Teske on Pluralsight. Duration: 0h 36m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
