AZ-120 Course for SAP on Azure
Build practical skills to plan, migrate, deploy, secure, and manage SAP workloads on Microsoft Azure. Learn SAP HANA, NetWeaver, infrastructure, HA/DR, monitoring, and migration through structured learning and hands-on practice.
- Intermediate level
- Hands-on labs
- AZ-120 certification focus
- SAP HANA, NetWeaver & S/4HANA
Built Around the Real SAP-on-Azure Lifecycle
The AZ-120 Course connects SAP architecture with Azure infrastructure, migration, business continuity, monitoring, security, and cost optimization.
AZ-120 Course
Intermediate
Microsoft Azure + SAP
HANA, NetWeaver, S/4HANA
Instructor-led + hands-on labs
What is the AZ-120 Course?
The AZ-120 Course teaches professionals how SAP workloads on Azure are planned, migrated, deployed, protected, monitored, and maintained on Microsoft Azure. It covers compute, networking, storage, identity, SAP migration, high availability, disaster recovery, security, monitoring, and performance optimization.
Know What to Design and Why
This AZ-120 Certification Course follows the lifecycle of an SAP workload on Azure, from assessment and target architecture to migration, operations, resilience, and optimization.
Assess SAP workloads
Evaluate workload size, databases, operating systems, storage performance, dependencies, availability, and business continuity requirements.
Design Azure infrastructure
Plan Azure Virtual Machines, networking, storage, identity, governance, and security for SAP systems.
Plan SAP migration
Assess the current landscape, size target infrastructure, evaluate downtime, choose a migration approach, and validate the result.
Build HA and DR
Use availability zones, clustering, load balancing, database replication, backups, and recovery planning to improve resilience.
Monitor operations
Observe virtual machines, storage, networks, backups, availability, and SAP workload health with Azure monitoring services.
Optimize performance & cost
Review sizing, storage, resource utilization, Azure Advisor recommendations, reservations, Savings Plans, and archiving.
Who Should Take the AZ-120 Course?
The course is designed for professionals working with SAP, Azure, enterprise infrastructure, databases, or cloud architecture.
- SAP Basis Administrators
- Azure Administrators and Cloud Engineers
- SAP Technical Consultants and HANA Administrators
- Infrastructure Engineers and System Administrators
- Solution Architects and Cloud Architects
- SAP Migration Professionals and DBAs
AZ-120 Prerequisites
Prior exposure to both Azure infrastructure and SAP systems will make the course easier to follow.
- Azure VMs, networking, storage, DNS, identity and monitoring
- Windows or Linux administration, virtualization and backup
- High availability and disaster recovery fundamentals
- SAP architecture, SAP HANA, NetWeaver and application servers
- SAP S/4HANA fundamentals are useful
Speak the Language of SAP on Azure
The course covers the Azure and SAP technologies that commonly appear in real SAP-on-Azure architectures and AZ-120 preparation.
Microsoft Azure
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Virtual Network
- Azure Storage
- Azure NetApp Files
- Azure Files
- Azure Load Balancer
- Azure DNS
- ExpressRoute
- Azure Policy
- Azure Backup
- Site Recovery
- Azure Monitor
- Network Watcher
- Azure Advisor
- Azure Marketplace
- ARM
- Bicep
- Azure Center for SAP solutions
SAP Technologies
- SAP HANA
- SAP NetWeaver
- SAP Business Suite
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Central Services
- SAP Application Servers
- SAP Databases
- SAP Landscape Management
- RISE with SAP
- SAP Migration to Azure
- SAP High Availability
- SAP Disaster Recovery
AZ-120 Course Syllabus: 12 Modules
Each module builds on the previous one so learners move from SAP workload fundamentals into infrastructure, migration, resilience, operations, and optimization. Aligned with the official AZ-120 study guide.
Introduction to SAP Workloads on Azure
SAP workloads on Azure, SAP-certified Azure infrastructure, SAP architecture fundamentals, SAP HANA, NetWeaver and S/4HANA overview, workload requirements, Azure support considerations, sizing, licensing, subscriptions and cost planning.
Learning outcome: Understand the factors that influence SAP architecture on Microsoft Azure.
Azure Compute for SAP Workloads
Azure Virtual Machines, SAP-certified VM families, VM sizing, CPU and memory requirements, Linux and Windows workloads, Marketplace and custom images, VM extensions, infrastructure automation, Azure Resource Manager and Bicep.
Learning outcome: Evaluate and select Azure compute resources for SAP workloads.
Networking for SAP on Azure
Virtual networks, subnets, routing, network security, Azure DNS, hybrid connectivity, VPN, ExpressRoute, Accelerated Networking, proximity placement groups, latency, private endpoints, load balancing and SAP component connectivity.
Learning outcome: Design secure and reliable networking for SAP workloads.
Azure Storage for SAP Workloads
Azure Managed Disks, Premium storage, disk caching, Write Accelerator, disk striping, Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, storage performance, encryption, data protection, SAP database storage and backup storage.
Learning outcome: Choose storage options based on performance, availability, security, and SAP requirements.
Identity, Governance & Security
Azure identity, role-based access control, Azure Policy, management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, authentication, authorization, secure networking, storage encryption, governance, compliance and SAP landing zones.
Learning outcome: Design a secure and controlled Azure environment for SAP systems.
SAP HANA, NetWeaver & S/4HANA on Azure
SAP HANA infrastructure requirements, VM sizing, storage, networking, high availability, backup and monitoring; NetWeaver application servers, SAP Central Services and database integration; infrastructure planning for S/4HANA.
Learning outcome: Plan Azure infrastructure for each SAP platform.
High Availability for SAP Workloads
Availability Sets, Availability Zones, load balancing, SAP Central Services, Windows and Linux clustering, Pacemaker, SAP HANA replication, and database, network and storage availability.
Learning outcome: Design SAP environments with fewer single points of failure.
SAP Disaster Recovery & Backup
DR planning, recovery objectives, secondary-region architecture, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, database backup, storage replication, networking, restore planning, failover, DR testing and recovery validation.
Learning outcome: Create a structured disaster recovery and backup strategy for SAP workloads.
SAP Migration to Azure
Assessing the current SAP environment, migration dependencies, sizing, target infrastructure, migration planning, lift-and-shift, database and SAP HANA migration, downtime planning, landing zones, sequencing, testing, validation and post-migration activities.
Learning outcome: Create a migration strategy based on workload, business, infrastructure, and availability requirements.
RISE with SAP and Azure Integration
RISE with SAP concepts, networking, Azure connectivity, identity and data integration, security, hybrid architecture, Azure services around RISE and architecture considerations.
Learning outcome: Understand how Azure can integrate with RISE with SAP environments.
Monitor SAP Workloads on Azure
Azure Monitor, Azure Monitor for SAP solutions, Network Watcher, VM, network, storage, backup and availability monitoring, SAP workload health, performance metrics and alerts.
Learning outcome: Use monitoring services to identify operational and infrastructure problems.
Performance & Cost Optimization
VM right-sizing, storage optimization, network performance, resource utilization, Azure Advisor, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, archiving, application server and database performance, and cost monitoring.
Learning outcome: Improve SAP workload performance while controlling Azure costs.
Hands-on AZ-120 Labs
Practical exercises help learners connect Azure services to the requirements of an SAP workload.
Design an SAP Azure environment
Plan compute, network, storage, security, and governance.
Design SAP networking
Plan VNets, subnets, DNS, routing, security, and hybrid connectivity.
Select Azure VMs for SAP
Evaluate workload requirements and identify suitable VM options.
Design SAP storage
Compare storage options for performance, resilience, and cost.
Plan SAP HANA high availability
Use Azure availability capabilities and HANA replication concepts.
Build a disaster recovery strategy
Plan regions, backup, networking, replication, and recovery.
Plan an SAP migration
Assess an existing landscape and create a migration approach.
Monitor SAP infrastructure
Review compute, network, storage, backup, and availability monitoring.
Review security and governance
Evaluate access, identity, Azure Policy, and resource governance.
Optimize SAP infrastructure
Identify performance improvements and potential cost savings.
Real-World SAP-on-Azure Projects
Projects bring multiple AZ-120 skills together instead of treating networking, migration, HA/DR, monitoring, and cost as isolated topics.
SAP HANA Migration
Assess, size, network, secure, back up, migrate, and validate a target Azure environment.
Highly Available SAP
Design an SAP architecture with zones, load balancing, HA databases, resilient storage, and backup.
SAP Disaster Recovery
Create a DR design around recovery objectives, secondary region, replication, failover, and testing.
Monitoring & Optimization
Find infrastructure bottlenecks, monitoring gaps, availability risks, and potential cloud-cost savings.
Prepare for the AZ 120 Exam With Context, Not Memorization
A strong AZ 120 exam preparation strategy focuses on practical understanding of SAP migration, Azure infrastructure, networking, storage, HA/DR, monitoring, performance, governance, and cost optimization.
AZ 120 certification cost: Microsoft uses regional exam pricing, so candidates should verify the current fee on the official exam page before booking. Course fees and Microsoft exam fees are separate unless a training package explicitly includes a voucher.
Migration
Assess, size, plan, execute, validate
Infrastructure
Compute, network, storage, identity
HA / DR
Clustering, zones, backup, recovery
Operations
Monitor, maintain, optimize, control cost
Preparation Roadmap: Fundamentals to Exam Scenarios
Use a progressive sequence so concepts build on each other rather than studying isolated facts.
1. SAP architecture
HANA, NetWeaver, S/4HANA, databases, application servers.
2. Azure administration
Compute, networking, storage, identity, governance, monitoring.
3. SAP on Azure
Map Azure services to SAP workload requirements.
4. Migration
Assessment, sizing, strategy, target architecture, validation.
5. HA / DR
Zones, clustering, replication, backup, recovery.
6. Monitoring
Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Advisor, backup monitoring.
7. Hands-on labs
Apply infrastructure, migration, resilience, and operations concepts.
8. Exam scenarios
Practice architecture, troubleshooting, and decision questions.
Career Opportunities After the AZ-120 Course
SAP-on-Azure skills can support roles that combine SAP administration, cloud infrastructure, architecture, operations, and migration.
- SAP on Azure Consultant
- SAP Basis Administrator
- Azure / SAP Cloud Engineer
- SAP Technical or Migration Consultant
- Azure Infrastructure Engineer
- Cloud / SAP Solution Architect
Training Method: Concept, Architecture, Practice, Exam Prep
The objective is to understand not only what an Azure service does, but why it may be selected for a particular SAP workload.
Concept explanation
Understand the SAP and Azure building blocks before working with larger scenarios.
Architecture examples
Connect compute, network, storage, identity, availability, and monitoring decisions.
Hands-on labs
Apply concepts through infrastructure, migration, HA/DR, and monitoring exercises.
Scenario discussions
Practice choosing suitable designs for different business and technical constraints.
Assessments
Use knowledge checks and architecture questions to reveal gaps before final revision.
Exam preparation
Combine module revision, scenario questions, labs, and the latest official Microsoft study guide.
Build the Right Learning Path Around AZ-120
Use these Certification Mantra pages to build a related Azure certification learning path around AZ-120.
AZ-120 Course FAQs
Questions learners ask before starting AZ-120.
What is the AZ-120 Course?
The AZ-120 Course teaches professionals how to plan, migrate, deploy, protect, monitor, and maintain SAP workloads on Microsoft Azure. It covers Azure infrastructure, SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver, networking, storage, migration, HA/DR, monitoring, and optimization.
What is the AZ-120 Certification?
AZ-120 is associated with Microsoft’s Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty certification and focuses on the knowledge required to design and manage SAP environments running on Azure.
What does the AZ 120 exam cover?
The AZ 120 exam focuses on SAP migration, Azure infrastructure for SAP workloads, high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring, maintenance, and operational optimization.
What is the AZ 120 certification cost?
The AZ 120 certification cost varies by country or region. Check the official Microsoft exam page for current regional pricing before booking.
How should I start AZ 120 exam preparation?
Start with SAP architecture and Azure administration fundamentals, then move into infrastructure design, migration, networking, storage, HA/DR, backup, monitoring, performance, labs, and scenario practice.
Who should take the AZ-120 Course?
SAP Basis administrators, Azure administrators, cloud engineers, SAP technical consultants, infrastructure professionals, database administrators, and solution architects.
What are the AZ-120 prerequisites?
Learners should ideally understand Azure infrastructure, networking, storage, Windows or Linux administration, SAP architecture, SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver, and high availability concepts.
Does the AZ-120 Course cover SAP HANA?
Yes. SAP HANA on Azure is covered through infrastructure sizing, storage, networking, migration, high availability, backup, monitoring, and performance concepts.
Does the course cover SAP NetWeaver and S/4HANA?
Yes. Learners explore NetWeaver application architecture and S/4HANA infrastructure in the context of Azure compute, networking, storage, availability, migration, and operations.
Does the course cover SAP migration to Azure?
Yes. Migration topics include workload assessment, target sizing, migration strategy, landing-zone planning, infrastructure selection, testing, and post-migration validation.
Does AZ-120 include disaster recovery?
Yes. Topics include regional architecture, backup, replication, Azure Site Recovery concepts, networking, failover planning, recovery objectives, and testing.
Is hands-on practice included?
Yes. The course is built around infrastructure-design exercises, migration scenarios, HA/DR planning, networking, storage, monitoring, governance, and optimization exercises.
Is AZ-120 difficult?
AZ-120 can be challenging because it combines SAP architecture with Microsoft Azure infrastructure. Previous SAP or Azure experience makes the course and exam preparation easier.
Learn SAP on Azure With a Clearer Path
The AZ-120 Course brings SAP HANA, NetWeaver, infrastructure, migration, HA/DR, monitoring, optimization, and AZ 120 exam preparation into one connected learning experience.
