Azure portal and CLI practice
Learners work with the same types of Azure workflows they will use in real administrator and engineering roles.
Azure cloud labs
Build Azure confidence with guided hands-on labs.
CloudLearn Azure labs give learners practical experience with Azure administration, networking, identity, compute, and security tasks using realistic sandbox environments and step-by-step validation.
portal.azure.com/#lab/resources
Resource LiveAzure VM Deployment Lab
Guided sandbox with live checks
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Create resource group✓
Configure virtual network3
Deploy VM instance4
Validate secure connectivityLab state
Resource group
lab-rg
Region
Canada Central
Network
vnet-lab-01
$ az vm create --resource-group lab-rg --name cloudlearn-vm
Provisioning Azure resources...
Provisioning Azure resources...
Check passed
Isolated lab
Certification-aligned repetition
Use labs to reinforce AZ-900, AZ-104, and practical cloud administration skills before exam day.
Verified progress
Check functions validate configuration and deployment work, creating proof of competency instead of passive completion.
What learners practice
Skills that map to real work.
Create and secure Azure resources in guided scenarios.
Practice resource groups, VNets, storage, VMs, and identity concepts.
Reinforce Azure certification domains with real tasks.
Build comfort using cloud consoles, terminals, and lab instructions together.
Best fit
Built for learners and teams.
Learners preparing for Azure administrator or cloud fundamentals exams.
Teams onboarding engineers into Azure environments.
Training providers that need repeatable Azure sandbox experiences.
Lab catalog
Start with a real lab.
These are pulled from the published CloudLearn lab catalog so the page always reflects content learners can actually launch.
AzureBeginner
Creating Your First Virtual Machine in Azure Cloud
This lab guides you through creating a virtual machine in Azure Cloud, covering essential steps and best practices for a successful deployment.
30 minutesView lab
AzureBeginner
Azure Virtual Network Peering - Connect VNets for Secure Communication
Learn how to configure and test virtual network peering in Azure.
1 hourView lab
AzureIntermediate
Conduct a Threat Hunt Using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
Hunt for indicators of compromise in security logs using advanced KQL queries mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics.
1 hour and 15 minutesView lab
Workflow
From first lab to verified skill.
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Pick a lab matched to your goal.
02
Launch a guided sandbox from the browser.
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Complete real tasks with validation checks.
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Continue into the next lab or learning path.
FAQ
Common questions before you launch.
CloudLearn labs are built to show practical skill, not passive completion. Start with free content, then continue into deeper paths when you are ready.
Are these Azure labs useful for AZ-104 preparation?
Yes. The labs are designed to reinforce hands-on administrator skills such as resource groups, networking, compute, identity, and secure access workflows.
Do learners need their own Azure subscription?
No. CloudLearn provides guided sandbox access so learners can practice without connecting personal or production Azure accounts.
How are Azure skills verified?
Labs use validation checks that inspect the expected configuration or task outcome, giving learners immediate feedback on whether the work was completed correctly.
Can Azure labs be used for team onboarding?
Yes. Teams can use Azure labs to standardize onboarding, assign practice, and track progress across engineers or cohorts.
Ready to build instead of watch?
Launch a free lab, verify a real skill, and continue into the path that matches your certification, role, or team objective.