Overview
Azure Administrator (AZ-104) is a Microsoft credential. Manage Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networking for the AZ-104 exam. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Microsoft exam. Microsoft sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Microsoft exam. Microsoft sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- IT Professionals looking to advance their skills in cloud management and administration specifically with Microsoft Azure.
- System Administrators who manage or wish to transition to managing cloud infrastructure, particularly those aiming to handle Azure services.
- Cloud Enthusiasts and Aspiring Cloud Architects interested in gaining a foundational certification in Azure to kickstart or enhance their career in cloud computing.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Azure Fundamentals
Introduction to Azure cloud services and deployment models, Azure management tools and interfaces, and Understanding Azure resource groups and management groups.
- 02
Azure Subscriptions and Governance
Managing Azure subscriptions and accounts, Implementing Azure policies for governance, and Role-based access control (RBAC) in Azure.
- 03
Identity and Access Management
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) basics and user management, Configuring multi-factor authentication (MFA), and Managing self-service password reset (SSPR).
- 04
Azure Compute Services
Virtual machines: creation, management, and scaling, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration, and App Services for web applications.
- 05
Azure Networking
Virtual networks, subnets, and IP addressing, Network security groups and application security groups, and Azure VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity.
- 06
Azure Storage Services
Implementing Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage, Managing Storage Accounts and access keys, and Azure Disk Storage for VMs.
- 07
Data Protection and Recovery
Data encryption at rest and in transit, Azure Recovery Services vault for backups, and Geo-redundancy and data replication strategies.
- 08
Monitoring and Diagnostics
Azure Monitor for logs, metrics, and alerts, Application Insights for application performance monitoring, and Log Analytics for querying and analyzing log data.
- 09
Security, Compliance, and Governance
Implementing Azure Security Center for threat protection, Compliance with Azure Policy and Blueprints, and Identity protection and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- 10
Migration and Hybrid Integration
Azure Migrate for assessing and migrating workloads, Hybrid cloud scenarios with Azure Stack, and Integration services like Azure Data Factory for ETL processes.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
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- Duration
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- Format
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- Passing score
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- Cost
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- Delivery
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- Languages
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Experience and eligibility
Basic Understanding of Cloud Concepts: Familiarity with cloud computing principles, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. General IT Experience: At least one year of experience in IT roles like system administration, network management, or IT support, with a focus on Windows and/or Linux environments.
Renewal
Renewal rules for Azure Administrator (AZ-104) are set by Microsoft. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Managing Azure subscriptions, securing identities, administering infrastructure, configuring virtual networking, implementing storage, scaling virtual machines, monitoring resources, and security, compliance, and governance.
- Administration
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
Azure Administrator (AZ-104) questions
Is Azure Administrator (AZ-104) worth it?
Azure Administrator (AZ-104) is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for Microsoft proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Managing Azure subscriptions, securing identities, administering infrastructure, configuring virtual networking, implementing storage, scaling virtual machines, monitoring resources, and security, compliance, and governance., Administration, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is Azure Administrator (AZ-104)?
You get Confirm on the vendor site in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Confirm delivery options on the vendor site. Basic Understanding of Cloud Concepts: Familiarity with cloud computing principles, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does Azure Administrator (AZ-104) expire?
Renewal rules for Azure Administrator (AZ-104) are set by Microsoft. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with Azure Administrator (AZ-104)?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the Azure Administrator (AZ-104) domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the Azure Administrator (AZ-104) exam cost?
Published pricing for Azure Administrator (AZ-104): Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the Azure Administrator (AZ-104) prerequisites?
Basic Understanding of Cloud Concepts: Familiarity with cloud computing principles, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. General IT Experience: At least one year of experience in IT roles like system administration, network management, or IT support, with a focus on Windows and/or Linux environments.
What should I take after Azure Administrator (AZ-104)?
After Azure Administrator (AZ-104), pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.