AZ-1007 – Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure

Modules

Module 1: Add and resize disks in Azure virtual machines

Explore the different types of disk storage available in Azure virtual machines (VMs) and learn how to create, configure, and adjust them.

Learning objectives
In this module, you will:

• Deploy a virtual machine (VM).
• Configure and attach virtual hard disks (VHDs) to an existing VM.
• Assess whether premium disks are required.
• Resize VM disks.

Module 2: Monitor Azure virtual machines with Azure Monitor

Learn how to monitor your Azure VMs by using Azure Monitor to capture and analyse host and guest metrics and logs.

Learning objectives
In this module, you will:

• Identify the monitoring data required from your VM.
• Enable and review recommended alerts and diagnostic settings.
• Use Azure Monitor to collect and analyse VM host metrics.
• Use the Azure Monitor Agent to collect VM guest performance metrics and event logs.

Module 3: Safeguard virtual machines with Azure Backup

Use Azure Backup to protect workloads including on-premises servers, virtual machines, SQL Server, Azure file shares, and more.

Learning objectives
In this module, you will:

• Identify scenarios where Azure Backup delivers backup and restore functionality.
• Back up and restore an Azure virtual machine.

Module 4: Manage virtual machines with the Azure CLI

Learn how to use the cross-platform Azure CLI to create, start, stop, and manage virtual machines in Azure.

Learning objectives
In this module, you will:

• Create a virtual machine with the Azure CLI.
• Resize VMs using the Azure CLI.
• Perform essential VM management tasks with the Azure CLI.
• Connect to a running VM using SSH via the Azure CLI.

Module 5: Implement access management for Azure resources

Discover how to apply built-in Azure roles, managed identities, and RBAC policies to control access to Azure resources. Identity management is fundamental to secure solutions.

Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Configure and assign Azure roles within Microsoft Entra ID.
• Configure a managed identity and assign it to Azure resources.
• Analyse role permissions granted or inherited by a user.
• Configure access to Azure Key Vault data using RBAC policies.

Module 6: Configure Azure Files

Learn how to configure Azure Files and Azure File Sync for storage and file-sharing scenarios.

Learning objectives
In this module, you will:

• Differentiate between storage for file shares and blob data.
• Configure Azure file shares and snapshots.
• Identify features and scenarios for Azure File Sync.

Module 7: Guided Project – Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure

This guided project helps you prepare for the Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure Applied Skill. It also equips you with skills for day-to-day administration.

Learning objectives
In this module, you will:

• Practise tasks aligned with the Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure Applied Skill.
• Gain hands-on experience with compute, storage, and monitoring operations for Linux VMs.