AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator 🎯
Skills measured as of April 18, 2025
Quick Navigation
| Domain | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 01 - Identity & Governance | 20-25% | ✅ In Progress |
| 02 - Storage | 15-20% | 📝 Coming Soon |
| 03 - Compute | 20-25% | 📝 Coming Soon |
| 04 - Networking | 15-20% | 📝 Coming Soon |
| 05 - Monitor & Maintain | 10-15% | 📝 Coming Soon |
Study Resources
| Source | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Duffy | Udemy Course | */scott-duffy/ folders |
| John Savill | YouTube Masterclass | */john-savill/ folders |
| Reddit Tips | Community Wisdom | resources/az-104-study-guide.md |
Folder Structure
az-104/
├── 01-identity-governance/ # 20-25% of exam
│ ├── scott-duffy/
│ │ ├── introduction-to-entra-id.md
│ │ ├── users-groups-licenses.md
│ │ ├── role-based-access-control.md
│ │ └── subscriptions-and-governance.md
│ └── john-savill/
│
├── 02-storage/ # 15-20% of exam
│ ├── scott-duffy/
│ └── john-savill/
│
├── 03-compute/ # 20-25% of exam
│ ├── scott-duffy/
│ └── john-savill/
│
├── 04-networking/ # 15-20% of exam
│ ├── scott-duffy/
│ └── john-savill/
│
├── 05-monitor-maintain/ # 10-15% of exam
│ ├── scott-duffy/
│ └── john-savill/
│
└── resources/ # Study guides, tips, etc.
├── az-104-study-guide.md
└── reddit.mdExam Domains Overview
Skills at a Glance
01 - Manage Azure Identities and Governance (20–25%)
Manage Microsoft Entra Users and Groups
- Create users and groups
- Manage user and group properties
- Manage licenses in Microsoft Entra ID
- Manage external users
- Configure self-service password reset (SSPR)
Manage Access to Azure Resources
- Manage built-in Azure roles
- Assign roles at different scopes
- Interpret access assignments
Manage Azure Subscriptions and Governance
- Implement and manage Azure Policy
- Configure resource locks
- Apply and manage tags on resources
- Manage resource groups
- Manage subscriptions
- Manage costs using alerts, budgets, and Azure Advisor
- Configure management groups
02 - Implement and Manage Storage (15–20%)
Configure Storage Accounts
- Configure Azure Storage redundancy
- Configure storage account options
- Configure Azure Storage encryption
- Configure network access to storage accounts
Configure Azure Blob Storage
- Create and configure containers
- Configure blob access tiers
- Configure lifecycle management
Configure Azure Files and Azure File Sync
- Create and configure file shares
- Configure Azure File Sync
03 - Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources (20–25%)
Automate Deployment by Using ARM Templates or Bicep
- Interpret ARM templates or Bicep files
- Modify ARM templates or Bicep files
- Deploy resources using ARM templates or Bicep files
Create and Configure Virtual Machines
- Create a VM
- Configure VM availability options
- Configure VM extensions
- Configure VM scale sets
Provision and Manage Containers
- Create and configure Azure Container Instances
- Create and configure Azure Container Apps
Create and Configure Web Apps
- Create and configure App Service plans
- Create and configure App Service
- Configure App Service scaling
- Configure deployment slots
04 - Implement and Manage Virtual Networking (15–20%)
Configure Virtual Networks and Subnets
- Create and configure VNets and subnets
- Create and configure VNet peering
- Configure public IP addresses
- Configure user-defined routes
- Troubleshoot network connectivity
Configure Secure Access
- Configure NSGs and ASGs
- Configure Azure Bastion
- Configure service endpoints and private endpoints
Configure Load Balancing
- Configure Azure Application Gateway
- Configure Azure Load Balancer
- Configure Azure Front Door
Monitor Virtual Networking
- Configure monitoring for virtual networking using Azure Monitor
05 - Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources (10–15%)
Monitor Resources Using Azure Monitor
- Configure and interpret metrics
- Configure Azure Monitor Logs
- Query and analyze logs
- Configure alerts and actions
Implement Backup and Recovery
- Create Recovery Services vault
- Create and configure backup policy
- Perform backup and restore operations
- Configure Azure Site Recovery
Exam Tips 💡
- Identity + Compute = 45% of the exam - prioritize these!
- MS Learn is open during the exam (but no Ctrl+F)
- Practice exams are essential - TutorialsDojo/FetchExam recommended
- Case studies come first and you CAN'T go back
- Save 20 mins at the end for MS Learn lookups
See resources/az-104-study-guide.md for detailed Reddit wisdom!
Audience Profile
As a candidate for this exam, you should have expertise in:
- Implementing, managing, and monitoring Azure environments
- Virtual networks, storage, compute, identity, security, and governance
Prerequisites:
- Operating systems & networking fundamentals
- Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates
- Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID
Last updated: January 2026