Phase 4: Deploying & Managing Azure Compute Resources

Welcome to Phase 4, where we dive into the core of Azure administration: deploying and managing compute resources. Building upon your understanding of Azure's foundational concepts, identity, governance, and storage from previous phases, this section focuses on the practical application of provisioning and maintaining virtual machines, containers, and serverless compute.

This section is crucial for the AZ-104 exam, which demands not just recall, but the ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot various Azure compute solutions. We'll explore architectural patterns and best practices that ensure your applications are deployed securely, scalably, and efficiently, and that they remain highly available. The focus here is on comprehension and practical application, enabling you to implement robust compute solutions.