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Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: AZ-1007Official Source: Microsoft Learn
MicrosoftIntermediate
Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure
In this course, you practice deploying and administering Linux virtual machines. The skills gained include creating and configuring workloads on virtual machines, accessing blob and file storage, monitoring and triggering alerts, and backing up virtual machines.
Duration
1 day
Level
Intermediate
Format
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Language
English
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Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure
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Audience Profile
Built for these roles
This course is designed for students who are performing Azure Administrator virtual machine workload tasks in their day-to-day job. This course is for students to bridge fundamental level skills and entry-level associate skills. This course applies to multiple IT roles, including infrastructure, storage, security, and monitoring.
Overview
Executive overview
Official Microsoft Learn-aligned instructor-led program for Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure.
Readiness
Prerequisites
- Relevant foundational experience in the target technology area.
- Comfort with hands-on labs in a cloud or GPU-accelerated environment.
Program Outcomes
Capabilities your teams will gain
Strengthen capability in cloud scenarios
Strengthen capability in azure scenarios
Strengthen capability in role-based scenarios
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
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Azure
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Role-Based
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Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure
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Module 1
Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure
In this learning path, you prepare for the Applied Skill, Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Microsoft Azure. (AZ-1007)
- Monitor your Azure virtual machines with Azure Monitor
- Protect your virtual machines by using Azure Backup
- Implement access management for Azure resources
- Configure Azure Files
- Guided Project: Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure
Delivery Models
Delivery models
Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend
Engagement Fit
Engagement fit
Certification readinessImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryIntermediate practitioner depth
Enterprise Customization
Enterprise customization
Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Builds current Microsoft credential readiness for Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure using the official Microsoft Learn outline.
- •Align labs to your production environment and platform priorities
- •Add readiness reviews and instructor-led practice sessions
- •Extend into project-specific architecture or delivery coaching
Credentials
Certification & official source
- •AZ-1007
Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.
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Program resources
Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.
Enterprise Proof
Trusted delivery outcomes
Banking & Finance
Representative Enterprise Banking Team
The focus was not just on tooling knowledge, but on helping teams work from a shared operating model as they adopted a more modern data platform.
- Clearer platform operating model across teams
- Improved confidence in modern data stack adoption
Healthcare
Representative Healthcare Product Team
The engagement helped product and engineering stakeholders move from interest in AI to clearer implementation choices, security expectations, and prototyping discipline.
- Stronger alignment between product and engineering teams
- Improved clarity on prototype-to-production requirements
Delivery Capability
Enterprise-grade instruction
MCT-led delivery
Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners
Enterprise program oversight
Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning
Global delivery
APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite
Implementation-focused
Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios