# Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Certification objectives
- Manage Azure identities and governance: implement and manage Azure Active Directory objects, role-based access control, subscriptions, and resource governance (policies, blueprints).  
- Implement and manage storage: create/manage storage accounts, secure data, configure blob and file services, data replication and access.  
- Deploy and manage compute resources: create and scale VMs, configure VM availability, manage containers (AKS basics), and App Services.  
- Configure and manage virtual networking: design and implement VNets, subnets, NSGs, load balancers, VPNs, ExpressRoute connectivity, and network routing.  
- Monitor and back up Azure resources: configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts, diagnostic settings, Azure Backup and Site Recovery.

Targeted professions
- Azure Administrator  
- Cloud Administrator / Cloud Engineer  
- Systems Administrator moving to Azure  
- Infrastructure Engineer supporting Azure workloads

Audience
This certification targets IT professionals who implement, monitor and maintain Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to compute, storage, network and security. Candidates typically manage day-to-day operations, troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, and implement governance and backup strategies.

Official prerequisites
Microsoft has no mandatory prerequisites for AZ-104, but recommends:
- 6+ months of professional experience with Azure administration.  
- Familiarity with virtualization, networking, storage, and identity management.  
- Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates is highly recommended.  
- Understanding of core Windows or Linux administration tasks.

Exam plan
- Exam name/code: Microsoft Azure Administrator — AZ-104.  
- Duration: 120 minutes of test time (plus any non-test tutorial or pretest time).  
- Number of questions: Typically between 40 and 60 operational items (Microsoft varies question counts).  
- Question types: multiple-choice, multiple-response, case studies (scenario-based), drag-and-drop, hotspot, and performance-based tasks/lab simulations designed to test practical administration skills.  
- Languages: offered in multiple languages; English is standard and other localizations commonly include Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese (Brazil), and others—check the official exam registration page for current language availability.  
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000 points.  
- Retake policy: Microsoft requires waiting periods between attempts. If you do not pass, you must wait 24 hours before the first retake. Subsequent retake limits and waiting periods apply (Microsoft enforces limits on repeated attempts); consult the official Microsoft exam policies page for the most current retake rules.  
- Validity / recertification: Role-based Azure certifications require active renewal. Microsoft requires periodic recertification (renewal) through a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn—complete the renewal assessment to keep the certification current. Check the official certification page for the exact renewal window and process (Microsoft updates renewal timing).

How ExamBoot.net helps candidates prepare
ExamBoot.net focuses on exam realism and measurable progress to maximize your chance of passing AZ-104:
- Exam-like practice tests: timed mock exams that mirror AZ-104 format, including multiple choice, multiple-response and scenario-based items to build stamina and timing.  
- Realistic performance tasks: simulated labs and scenario questions that reflect the practical skills Microsoft tests, helping you practice command-line and portal workflows conceptually.  
- Detailed explanations: every question includes concise rationale and links to the official Microsoft documentation or Learn modules so you understand why answers are correct.  
- Topic mapping: practice questions mapped to Microsoft’s official skills outline (identities and governance, storage, compute, networking, monitoring/backups), so you can target weak areas.  
- Adaptive study: progress tracking and personalized recommendations highlight frequently missed objectives so you can focus study time where it matters.  
- Exam-day readiness: timed runs, question reviews, and test-taking tips that reduce surprise on exam day.  
- Free trial: start with a free test to experience the format and gauge readiness—no signup fuss.

Study tip (≤50 words)
Focus on hands-on labs for VM, VNet, storage, and identity tasks; schedule timed mock exams to build pacing, then review missed questions against Microsoft Learn modules to close knowledge gaps.

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Note: For the latest, definitive exam objectives, question formats, language availability, retake limits, and renewal policy always refer to Microsoft’s official AZ-104 exam and certification pages on Microsoft Learn and the Microsoft Certification Exam Policies pages.