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AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
About the Certification
This is an Associate-level specialization certification in Azure administration that focuses on the practical aspects of managing, monitoring, and securing Azure resources. It covers the administration of core Azure services such as networking, storage, virtual machines, and identity management. This certification is considered the most important credential for anyone aiming to work as an Azure Administrator.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into five major parts
- Compute Management
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- Virtual Machines
- Virtual Machine Scale Sets
- Azure Container Instances (ACI)
- Azure App Services
- Networking
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- Virtual Networks (VNet) and Subnets
- Network Security Groups (NSG)
- VPN and ExpressRoute
- Load Balancers
- Identity and Access Management (Azure AD)
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- Users and groups
- Roles and permissions (RBAC)
- Hybrid identity management
- Storage Management
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- Storage accounts and storage types
- Blob Storage and File Shares
- Backup and recovery
- Monitoring and Backup
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- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Azure Backup
- Alerts
Exam Details :
- Exam code: AZ-104
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of questions: 40–60
- Question types: Multiple choice, drag-and-drop questions, and labs
- Language: Available in Arabic and English
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Exam fee: USD 83–165 (may vary by country and may include taxes in some regions)
- Certification Validity The certification is valid for one year, with free annual renewal through Microsoft Learn.
Do I need any certifications before it ?
No prerequisites are required.
However, it is highly recommended to have completed AZ-900 or to have a solid foundation in Azure before attempting the AZ-104 exam.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for those seeking a strong career path in managing Microsoft Azure environments particularly in resource management, networking, storage, and identity the AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate certification represents the strongest foundation.
What are the main uses of the AZ-104 certification ?
- AZ-305 — Azure Solutions Architect Expert: For specializing in designing enterprise-scale Azure solutions.
- AZ-500 — Azure Security Engineer: For focusing on cloud security.
- AZ-400 — DevOps Engineer Expert: For pursuing a DevOps and advanced integration career path.
- DP-203 — Data Engineering: For deeper specialization in data engineering on Azure.
Your First Step Toward Professional Azure Administration :
This certification serves as the true professional gateway into Azure. It builds strong hands-on administration skills and opens a clear path toward advanced roles in security, cloud architecture, or engineering.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Professionals working or aiming to work as Azure Administrators.
- Individuals with basic cloud knowledge (such as AZ-900) who want to specialize.
- Network or infrastructure engineers transitioning to cloud environments.
- Entry-level DevOps professionals who need a deep understanding of Azure administration.