Hands-On Azure Labs: Practicing Real-World Azure Skills (Udemy.com)
Hands-on Azure Training With 30 Narrated HANDS ON Azure Lab Simulations to Complement AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305, and Others
Created by: Thomas Mitchell
Last updated April 2026
What you will learn
- Manage Azure Identities and Governance
- Implement and Manage Azure Storage
- Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources
- Implement and Manage Azure Virtual Networking
- Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources
How it compares
Against the other 848 rated Udemy courses in IT Certifications on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 63% of them
- Reviews227#562 of 849 by number of reviews
- Length2.4 hoursshorter than 86% of them
- Last updatedApril 2026more recently than 58% of them
Course Description
Are you preparing for Microsoft Azure certification? This combination of Azure lab walk-throughs and complimentary access to labITpro lab simulations is designed to provide practical, real-world experience with core Azure services and concepts, helping you confidently approach most Azure exams. Each hands on Azure training lab offers step-by-step instructions, interactive environments, and scenarios you’ll likely face as an Azure Administrator.
Course Overview
This collection of guided hands-on Azure training lab simulations teaches you the practical experience needed to familiarize yourself with essential Azure services, manage resources, and optimize environments. It consists of 2+ hours of video instruction and another 3+ hours of hands-on activities.
You will learn by doing, gaining hands-on experience with:
Managing Azure Identities and Governance
Explore Entra ID concepts, including user and group management, role assignments, self-service password reset. Implement RBAC, configure resource locks, and manage resource tags.Implementing and Managing Storage
Configure storage accounts, deploy and manage blobs and files, and setup secure storage access with SAS tokens.Deploying and Managing Azure VM Resources
Work hands-on with Azure virtual machines (VMs) and virtual machine scale sets (VMSS). Learn how to deploy, configure, and manage these resources, as well as move them between resource groups.Configuring and Managing Virtual Networking
Learn how to deploy and configure Azure virtual networks (vNets), subnets, and vNet peering. Gain experience with configuring network security groups (NSGs), Azure load balancer, and Azure Bastion.Backing Up Azure Resources
Gain hands-on experience with backup and recovery options for Azure resources, using Azure Backup, Backup Vaults, and Recovery Services Vaults. Perform VM backups and restores
Why Choose This Course?
This hands-on Azure training course takes Azure exam preparation to the next level by offering:
Interactive Lab Simulations: Gain practical experience with real-world tasks and challenges that closely mirror those you’ll face as an Azure Administrator.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Each lab is designed to be easy to follow with detailed instructions and explanations that allow you to work at your own pace.
Exam Aligned Content: The labs directly map to key skills measured in most Azure exams, giving you the confidence you need to ace any Azure exam you're preparing for.
Real-World Scenarios: Prepare for on-the-job tasks with realistic scenarios that reinforce the knowledge required for Azure administration.
Who Should Enroll?
IT professionals aiming to earn Azure certification.
Those looking to advance their career in cloud computing and Azure administration.
Anyone seeking hands-on experience in managing and implementing Azure environments.
Get Started Today
Enroll now to get access to these 100% guided hands-on Azure lab simulations, practice key concepts, and build the confidence you need to succeed as an Azure Administrator. This hands-on Azure training course is perfect for anyone preparing for Azure certification, as well as those looking to strengthen their skills in Azure management.
Don't just study Microsoft Azure—experience it with these immersive hands on Azure lab simulations!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
227 Reviews
Thomas Mitchell
Tom Mitchell is a 25+ year veteran of the IT Industry. After spending the last two decades as a Senior Engineer and Solutions Architect for several organizations, including national, international, and global enterprises, Tom now focuses on teaching and providing freelance IT consulting and solution design services for organizations around the world.
Tom's specialties include Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365, and Messaging (Exchange & Exchange Online).
Tom is the founder of labITpro, is the author of The Azure PowerShell Quick Start Guide, and he has trained over 200,000 students in over 200 countries.
Click the LinkedIn button to connect with him. Better yet, enroll in one of his courses today!
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Reviews
By Prasad Shirwadkar on 4/8/2026
lab fill like ppt not what i thought it will be, other than that it was good
By Anonymized User on 2/18/2026
Nice informative also animated for more understanding with virtual view. Helpful with steps with visual demo and needful discriptions
By Syed Atif Shareef on 11/25/2025
the hands on labs are good, but they are fully guided , there is no way to do it by ourself.
By Andrew Ducote on 11/13/2025
I really enjoy the labs that walk me through step by step. It makes learning Azure much less daunting.
By Morgan Lucas on 4/2/2025
I greatly appreciate the labs being full screen now; Much easier to see.
By Kartik Vijaykumar Mody on 3/29/2025
Awesomely conducted session and with a crystal-clear knowledge. Thank You!
By Indraneel Ganguly on 3/20/2025
Lab are excelent but graphics resolution are too short please if possible make to view the lab big
By Mohamed khayat on 2/13/2025
the first part was not so important we should reduce the time and add other more important scopes
By Anonymized User on 1/21/2025
Great course to get hands-on lab experience working with Azure. Thanks for the clear, concise, and helpful tips on each tool within Azure, Thomas! Looking to ace the AZ-104 and AZ-305 exams soon!
By Patrick Ngiesu on 12/7/2024
The labs are very good as this demonstrates how to get familiar with the console and resources on Azure. Big thanks and keep making these types of learning materials.
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