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AZ-104

Azure
Administrator

The most sought-after Azure certification for IT professionals. Virtual networks, storage, compute, identity, and monitoring — explained with on-prem analogies that actually make sense.

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Study Guide

27 interactive modules

Domain 1 (Identity & Governance — 6 modules) + 1 bonus VM module + 20 practice questions.

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Practice Exam

200 exam-style questions

Study mode with explanations + timed exam simulation. 20 free questions.

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27

Modules

200

Questions

5

Domains

Free

Domain 1 included

📝 Sample Question

An Azure admin needs to give a developer Contributor access to only the Dev resource group. Where should the role be assigned?

A. At the subscription level
B. At the Dev resource group level ✓
C. At the management group level

📊 What you'll cover

Manage Azure Identities and Governance (Free) 6 modules
Implement and Manage Storage 5 modules
Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources 7 modules
Implement and Manage Virtual Networking 5 modules
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources 4 modules

What you'll learn

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Identity & Governance

Entra ID, RBAC, Policy, management groups — control who can do what.

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Storage & Networking

Blob tiers, SAS tokens, VNets, NSGs, load balancers — the infrastructure layer.

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Compute Resources

VMs, scale sets, containers, App Service — deploy and manage workloads.

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Monitor & Backup

Azure Monitor, alerts, backup vaults, Site Recovery — keep it all running.

Full Curriculum

27 interactive modules across 5 exam domains

1

Manage Azure Identities and Governance

6 modules

Free

Microsoft Entra ID, users, groups, RBAC, subscriptions, management groups, Azure Policy, resource locks, tags, cost management, and Azure Advisor.

  1. 1Entra ID Foundation
  2. 2Users, Groups & Licenses
  3. 3RBAC: Access Control
  4. 4Subscriptions & Management Groups
  5. 5Azure Policy & Locks
  6. 6Tags, Costs & Advisor
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Implement and Manage Storage

5 modules

Premium

Storage accounts, redundancy, SAS tokens, firewalls, blob tiers, lifecycle management, versioning, soft delete, and Azure Files.

  1. 1Storage Accounts & Redundancy
  2. 2Securing Storage Access
  3. 3Blob Containers & Tiers
  4. 4Blob Lifecycle & Versioning
  5. 5Azure Files & Shares
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Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources

7 modules

Premium

ARM templates, Bicep, virtual machines, disks, encryption, availability, scale sets, containers, App Service plans, deployment slots, and certificates.

  1. 1ARM Templates & Bicep
  2. 2Virtual Machines: Create
  3. 3VM Disks & Encryption
  4. 4Availability & Scale Sets
  5. 5Containers: ACR, ACI & Apps
  6. 6App Service Plans
  7. 7App Service: Slots & Certs
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4

Implement and Manage Virtual Networking

5 modules

Premium

Virtual networks, subnets, peering, routes, NSGs, ASGs, Azure Bastion, service and private endpoints, Azure DNS, and load balancers.

  1. 1Virtual Networks & Subnets
  2. 2VNet Peering & Routes
  3. 3NSGs, ASGs & Security
  4. 4Bastion & Endpoints
  5. 5DNS & Load Balancers
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5

Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources

4 modules

Premium

Azure Monitor metrics and logs, KQL queries, alerts, VM insights, Network Watcher, Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and disaster recovery.

  1. 1Azure Monitor: Metrics & Logs
  2. 2Alerts, Insights & Watcher
  3. 3Azure Backup: Vaults & Restore
  4. 4Site Recovery & DR
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Practice Exam Lab

200 original questions — two study modes

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Study Mode

Learn as you go

  • ✓ See explanation after each question
  • ✓ "Why wrong" for every option
  • ✓ Real-world context & exam tips
  • ✓ Microsoft Learn links
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Exam Mode

Simulate the real thing

  • ✓ 100 minutes timed session
  • ✓ Randomised question order
  • ✓ Score breakdown by domain
  • ✓ Pass/fail against 700 / 1000
1

Identities & Governance

48 questions · Exam weight: 20-25%

10 Free

14

Easy

20

Medium

14

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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2

Storage

38 questions · Exam weight: 15-20%

3 Free

11

Easy

17

Medium

10

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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3

Compute Resources

48 questions · Exam weight: 20-25%

3 Free

14

Easy

20

Medium

14

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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4

Virtual Networking

38 questions · Exam weight: 15-20%

2 Free

12

Easy

16

Medium

10

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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5

Monitor & Maintain

28 questions · Exam weight: 10-15%

2 Free

7

Easy

14

Medium

7

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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🎁 Free tier: 20 questions. No account needed.

Choose your path

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

Practice Exam

$14

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 200 exam-style questions
  • ✓ Study mode + Exam mode
  • ✓ Detailed explanations

Study Guide

$19

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 27 interactive modules
  • ✓ Flashcards & ELI5
  • ✓ Progress tracking
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Complete Bundle

$29

save $4

  • ✓ Everything in both
  • ★ Best value

🎁 Free tier: Domain 1 (Identity & Governance — 6 modules) + 1 bonus VM module + 20 practice questions. No account needed.

About the AZ-104 Exam

Exam code
AZ-104
Duration
100 minutes
Passing score
700 / 1000
Question types
MCQ, multi-select, case studies, labs
Cost
$165 USD

Exam Domains & Weights

D1: Identities & Governance (20-25%)
D2: Storage (15-20%)
D3: Compute Resources (20-25%)
D4: Virtual Networking (15-20%)
D5: Monitor & Maintain (10-15%)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AZ-104 hard?
AZ-104 is an intermediate exam. It expects hands-on Azure experience. Our guide bridges the gap with on-prem analogies and practical tips.
What is included in the free tier?
Domain 1 (Identity & Governance — 6 modules) plus a bonus VM module and 20 practice questions. No account needed.
Is this a one-time purchase?
Yes. Pay once, access forever. No recurring fees.
Does it cover the April 2026 update?
Yes — all content is aligned to the skills measured as of April 17, 2026, including the new AI-related admin topics.
Do I need AZ-900 first?
It's recommended but not required. AZ-900 covers cloud fundamentals. AZ-104 assumes you already understand basic Azure concepts.
What makes this different from Microsoft Learn?
We add interactivity (flashcards, quizzes), on-prem analogies, exam tips, and scenarios. Microsoft Learn is the textbook — this is the study buddy.

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