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Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

The AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator exam leads to the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate credential. It validates skills in implementing, managing, and monitoring Azure identity, governance, storage, compute, networking, and security.

Exam code

AZ-104

Duration

135 min

Questions

60

Official Prerequisites

  • Recommended: 6+ months experience administering Azure, including managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services
  • Familiarity with core Azure services and solutions such as virtual machines, virtual networks, Azure AD, and resource groups
  • Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates for resource deployment and automation
  • Understanding of role-based access control, governance, monitoring, backups, and basic networking concepts
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Targeted Professions

Azure Administrator Cloud Administrator Systems Administrator Infrastructure Engineer Network Administrator

Domain blueprint

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Manage Azure AD objects, implement and manage hybrid identities, and manage role-based access control (RBAC).
Configure access to storage, manage data in Azure Storage, configure Azure files and Azure blob storage.
Configure VMs for high availability, automate deployment and configuration of VMs, and create and configure containers.
Implement and manage virtual networking, configure name resolution, secure access to virtual networks, and balance load and monitor network.
Monitor resources via Azure Monitor, implement backup and recovery, and monitor resources through alerts and automated responses.

Domain 5

Monitor and maintain Azure resources

15%
Monitor resources via Azure Monitor, implement backup and recovery, and monitor resources through alerts and automated responses.

Study Tip

Use blueprint alignment, take timed practice tests, run timed blocks, perform weak-area drills, and focus on reviewing rationales to map mistakes to objectives and strengthen hands-on Azure skills

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