Master Azure Automation Practice Exam

Master Azure Automation Practice Exam

Azure Automation is a cloud service by Microsoft that helps businesses save time and reduce manual work by automating repetitive IT tasks. Instead of people manually handling things like starting or stopping virtual machines, updating systems, or managing backups, Azure Automation allows these tasks to be done automatically through scripts and workflows.

With this certification, learners will understand how to create, manage, and monitor automated processes in the Azure cloud. It helps professionals improve efficiency, reduce errors, and focus on more important tasks by letting automation take care of routine activities.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Cloud Engineers
• System Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• IT Support Professionals
• Students & Beginners in Cloud Computing
• Consultants & Freelancers

Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of cloud computing and Azure services.
• Understanding of PowerShell or Python scripting (preferred).
• Familiarity with system administration concepts.
• Logical and problem-solving mindset.

Knowledge Gained

• Automating cloud tasks using Azure Automation.
• Creating and managing runbooks.
• Configuring update management for servers.
• Implementing process automation for IT operations.
• Managing hybrid cloud environments.
• Reducing costs through efficient resource usage.

Course Outline

The Azure Automation Exam covers the following topics -

1. Introduction to Azure Automation

• Overview of Azure Automation
• Benefits and use cases

2. Runbooks and Process Automation

• Creating and managing runbooks
• PowerShell and Python runbooks
• Scheduling automation jobs

3. Configuration Management

• Managing configurations with Desired State Configuration (DSC)
• Automating patch management

4. Automation Assets and Resources

• Variables, credentials, and connections
• Managing modules and assets in Azure

5. Hybrid Runbook Worker

• Introduction to hybrid workers
• Running automation on on-premises servers

6. Monitoring and Reporting

• Tracking jobs and logs
• Alerts and notifications

7. Integration with Azure Services

• Connecting Azure Automation with other Azure resources
• Automation for virtual machines, storage, and networking

8. Best Practices in Automation

• Designing secure automation workflows
• Error handling in automation
• Optimizing performance and cost