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AZ-104Azure Administrator Associate
Comprehensive study guide and resources for the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification
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About the AZ-104 Certification
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification validates your skills in implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization's Azure environment. This certification demonstrates your ability to:
- Manage Azure identities and governance
- Implement and manage storage
- Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
- Implement and manage virtual networking
- Monitor and maintain Azure resources
Quick Start
- Begin with the Study Guide to understand the exam structure
- Follow the Training Plan for a structured learning approach
- Practice with Hands-on Labs for basic tasks
- Build Real-World Projects for enterprise experience
- Review Resources for additional learning materials
- Test your knowledge with the Assessment Strategy
Exam Information
- Exam Code: AZ-104
- Exam Title: Microsoft Azure Administrator
- Duration: 100 minutes
- Passing Score: 700/1000
- Question Types: Multiple choice, case studies, interactive components
- Prerequisites: None (Azure fundamentals recommended)
Exam Objectives
| Domain | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manage Azure identities and governance | 20-25% | Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, subscriptions, policies |
| Implement and manage storage | 15-20% | Storage accounts, blob, files, redundancy |
| Deploy and manage Azure compute resources | 20-25% | VMs, containers, App Service, Azure Functions |
| Implement and manage virtual networking | 15-20% | VNets, NSGs, load balancers, VPN |
| Monitor and maintain Azure resources | 10-15% | Azure Monitor, alerts, backup, disaster recovery |
Skills Measured
Manage Azure Identities and Governance (20-25%)
- Manage Microsoft Entra users and groups
- Manage access to Azure resources using RBAC
- Manage Azure subscriptions and governance
- Configure Azure policies
- Manage resource locks
Implement and Manage Storage (15-20%)
- Configure storage accounts
- Configure Azure Blob Storage
- Configure Azure Files and Azure File Sync
- Configure storage security
- Manage storage redundancy and failover
Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources (20-25%)
- Automate deployment by using ARM templates or Bicep
- Create and configure VMs
- Provision and manage containers
- Create and configure Azure App Service
- Configure Azure Kubernetes Service
Implement and Manage Virtual Networking (15-20%)
- Configure virtual networks and subnets
- Configure network security groups (NSGs)
- Configure Azure DNS
- Configure VNet peering and VPN Gateway
- Configure Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources (10-15%)
- Configure Azure Monitor
- Configure alerts and action groups
- Configure Log Analytics
- Configure Azure Backup
- Configure disaster recovery
Recommended Prerequisites
While there are no formal prerequisites, Microsoft recommends:
- AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals - Understanding of cloud concepts and Azure services
- Hands-on experience - 6+ months working with Azure
- IT background - Experience with operating systems, networking, and virtualization
- Scripting skills - Familiarity with PowerShell and Azure CLI