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Planning and Deploying SAP on Azure (AZ-120) Course

Item: Planning and Deploying SAP on Azure (AZ-120) Course
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Author: Stephen Ridgway

This course prepares experienced SAP professionals to plan, migrate, and operate SAP solutions on Microsoft Azure — from architecture design and infrastructure to high availability, disaster recovery, and ongoing workload management.

course: Microsoft Certified Azure for SAP Workloads (AZ-120)

Duration: 3 days

Format: Virtual or Classroom

Prepares for Exam: Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads AZ-120

Prepares for Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty

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Overview

In this 3-day advanced course, you explore how to design and implement a complete SAP landscape on Azure, working through virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity management via instructor-led sessions and hands-on labs. Topics include SAP migration strategies, Azure landing zone design, RISE with SAP integration, high availability and disaster recovery for SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver, clustering with Pacemaker and STONITH, Azure Site Recovery, and workload optimization using Azure Monitor and Azure Advisor. It prepares you for the AZ-120 exam and the Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty certification.

This course includes

Instructor-led training
Practice test
Pre-reading
Personal Learning Path
Certification Guarantee
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Who is this course for?

This course is designed for architects and engineers who design and manage SAP landscapes on Azure. You implement industry-specific standards for SAP migrations and integrations, ensure the continued operation of SAP solutions in Azure, and recommend services adjusted for optimal resiliency, performance, scale, provisioning, and monitoring. You work with cloud administrators, database administrators, and clients to implement SAP solutions — including RISE with SAP — using the Azure portal, Azure Marketplace, and Azure Resource Manager templates. You should have extensive hands-on experience with SAP HANA, SAP Business Suite, and SAP NetWeaver, plus solid background in virtualization, cloud infrastructure, storage structures, networking architecture, and operating systems.

Curriculum

Explore Azure for SAP workloads

Explore Azure for SAP workloads
Discover common terms and meanings for SAP on Azure
Identify SAPcertified configurations
Examine SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure virtual machines
Examine SAP S/4HANA on Azure virtual machines

Explore the foundations of IaaS for SAP on Azure

Explore Azure for SAP compute
Explore Azure for SAP networking
Explore Azure for SAP storage
Explore Azure for SAP databases
Explore Azure networking for SAP RISE

Explore the foundations of identity and governance for SAP on Azure

Explore identity services for SAP on Azure
Explore remote management for SAP on Azure
Explore governance and manageability for SAP on Azure

Deploy SAP on Azure

Deploy singleinstance implementations of SAP on Azure (2tier and 3tier)
Implement high availability in SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure virtual machines
Explore Azure Center for SAP solutions

Ensure business continuity and implement disaster recovery for SAP solutions on Azure

Implement high availability for SAP workloads in Azure
Implement disaster recovery for SAP workloads in Azure
Perform backups and restores for SAP workloads on Azure

Migrate SAP workloads to Azure

Use the planning and deployment checklist for SAP workloads on Azure
Explore migration options for SAP on Azure
Migrate very large databases (VLDB) to Azure for SAP

Monitor and troubleshoot Azure for SAP workloads

Explore monitoring requirements of Azure for SAP workloads
Configure the Azure Enhanced Monitoring Extension for SAP
Explore licensing, pricing, and support for SAP on Azure virtual machines

Preparation

At Readynez, we provide many resources and have experienced experts in the field. That is why we are also very successful with many satisfied customers. You can therefore safely take your course with us. While there are no strict entry requirements, certain foundational knowledge may enhance your learning experience. Any recommended prerequisites specific to this course are detailed below.

Completion of the Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification, or equivalent hands-on Azure experience
SAP HANA or SAP NetWeaver training or certification
Familiarity with SAP Business Suite and SAP application architecture
Experience with virtualization, cloud infrastructure, storage structures, and networking architecture
Familiarity with the Azure portal, Azure Marketplace, and Azure Resource Manager templates

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Julian Sharp

Julian Sharp delivers high-quality, LIVE instructor-led training in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform for professionals seeking real-world skills and certification readiness. With decades of industry experience and deep technical expertise, he helps learners master complex solutions efficiently.

Meet the Instructor: Julian Sharp
MCT | Former MVP | Solution Architect | Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Expert

With 20+ years of experience and over 16 years specializing in Dynamics CRM/365, AI and Power Platform, Julian has trained thousands of professionals and helped organizations solve real business challenges using Microsoft technologies.

A Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2007 and a former Microsoft MVP, Julian brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and a practical, business-first mindset.

He’s not just an instructor - he’s a community leader, consultant, and solution architect trusted by enterprises across the globe.

Specialist in Dynamics 365, Power Platform & Azure 
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FAQ

FAQs for the Planning and Deploying SAP on Azure (AZ-120) course.

Who should take the Planning and Deploying SAP on Azure (AZ-120) course?

This course is for architects and engineers who design and manage SAP solutions on Microsoft Azure. It's suited to professionals responsible for SAP migrations, SAP HANA deployments, high availability configurations, and ongoing operations — including those working with RISE with SAP. It is an advanced-level course and assumes significant prior experience with SAP applications and Azure infrastructure.

What experience do I need before taking the AZ-120 course?

You should have extensive hands-on experience with SAP applications and databases — especially SAP HANA, SAP Business Suite, and SAP NetWeaver — along with strong knowledge of Azure virtual machines, networking, and storage. Familiarity with the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates, and Bicep is also expected. This is not a beginner course.

How long is the Planning and Deploying SAP on Azure course?

The AZ-120 instructor-led training runs for 3 days.

Is the AZ-120 course available as live, instructor-led training?

Yes. Readynez delivers the Planning and Deploying SAP on Azure (AZ-120) course as live, instructor-led virtual training — with a real Microsoft Certified Trainer, not pre-recorded content.

What does the AZ-120 course cover?

The course covers four core areas: planning and migrating SAP workloads to Azure (migration strategy, Azure landing zones, SAP RISE integration, governance, authentication); designing and implementing Azure infrastructure for SAP (compute, networking, storage with Azure NetApp Files and Azure Files); designing and implementing high availability and disaster recovery (clustering for HANA and SCS, Pacemaker and STONITH, Azure Site Recovery, backup and restore); and monitoring and maintaining SAP workloads (Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor, cost and performance optimization, Reserved Instances).

Does the AZ-120 course cover SAP HANA and RISE with SAP?

Yes. The course covers SAP HANA deployment and clustering, SAP HANA on Azure virtual machines, and integration with RISE with SAP — including networking, compute, storage, identity, and data management services in the SAP RISE context.

How does AZ-120 differ from AZ-104 (Azure Administrator)?

AZ-104 covers general Azure administration — VMs, networking, storage, and identity across all workloads. AZ-120 is a Specialty-level course focused entirely on SAP workloads running on Azure. It assumes Azure administration skills and goes deeper into SAP-specific architecture, SAP HANA configurations, high availability with Pacemaker and STONITH, and SAP RISE integration — areas not covered in AZ-104.

What exam and certification does the AZ-120 course prepare me for?

The course prepares you for the exam: Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads (AZ-120). Passing earns the Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty certification. The course with Readynez includes a Certification Guarantee.

Can I attend the AZ-120 course through Unlimited Microsoft Training?

Yes. The Planning and Deploying SAP on Azure (AZ-120) course is included in the Readynez Unlimited Microsoft Training licence — giving you access to this and 60+ other Microsoft instructor-led courses for the price of less than one.

Reviews

Feedback from our delegates.

Johan Andersson

Easy to attend over Teams and an excellent instructor gave me great value for the time I invested.

Stephen Ridgway

Readynez is the best training provider I've used for many years. Their customer service is first class, prices are very competitive and instruction excellent.