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Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

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Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)


For Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator, you need to be familiar with setting up and managing Microsoft Azure for a company. This includes understanding things like virtual networks, storage, computers, and user identities, keeping things secure, and making sure everything follows the rules.

As an Azure administrator, you're part of a team that builds the company's cloud system. You work with others to create and manage things like internet connections, keeping data safe, setting up databases, making apps, and improving how things get done in the company. It's important to understand the workings of different operating systems, how computers connect, what servers do, and how to use virtualization.

Who should take the Microsoft AZ-104 Exam?

Those who have experience using tools like PowerShell, Azure CLI, the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates, and Microsoft Entra ID are best suited for this exam.

AZ-104 Exam Topics

The Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) covers the following topics - 

  • Managing Azure identities and governance (20–25%)
  • Implementing and managing storage (15–20%)
  • Deploying and managing Azure compute resources (20–25%)
  • Implementing and managing virtual networking (15–20%)
  • Monitoring and maintaining Azure resources (10–15%)

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) FAQs

Those who have experience using tools like PowerShell, Azure CLI, the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates, and Microsoft Entra ID are best suited for this exam.

The exam focuses on your ability to manage Azure identities and governance, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage Azure compute resources, configure and manage virtual networking, and monitor and maintain Azure resources.

The exam is 90 minutes long.

The exam is delivered online and consists of multiple-choice questions and case studies.

You need a score of 700 or higher to pass the exam.

While no formal prerequisites exist, Microsoft recommends having experience with operating systems, networking, servers, virtualization, and basic PowerShell or Azure CLI knowledge.

You can schedule the exam through the Microsoft exam official page.

Yes, you can retake the exam after 24 hours, but there is a waiting period between attempts.

Microsoft offers a variety of resources, including the AZ-104 Study Guide, Microsoft Learn modules, Instructor-led training, and practice tests.