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AZ-104 Study Guide

Comprehensive study materials for the Azure Administrator Associate certification exam.

Study by Domain

Master each exam domain with our comprehensive study materials organized by the official exam objectives.

20-25%
Manage Azure Identities and Governance
Microsoft Entra ID, users, groups, roles, and Azure governance features
Key Topics:
  • Microsoft Entra users and groups
  • Azure roles and access management
  • Azure subscriptions and governance
  • Azure Policy and resource locks
  • Cost management and tagging
15-20%
Implement and Manage Storage
Azure Storage accounts, blob storage, file shares, and access management
Key Topics:
  • Configure storage access and security
  • Storage accounts and redundancy
  • Azure Files and Blob Storage
  • Storage tiers and lifecycle management
  • Backup and data protection
20-25%
Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources
Virtual machines, ARM templates, containers, and App Service
Key Topics:
  • ARM templates and Bicep files
  • Virtual machines and scale sets
  • Container management (ACI, ACA)
  • Azure App Service configuration
  • Availability and scaling
15-20%
Implement and Manage Virtual Networking
Virtual networks, security groups, load balancing, and DNS
Key Topics:
  • Virtual networks and subnets
  • Network security groups (NSGs)
  • Azure Bastion and private endpoints
  • Load balancing and traffic management
  • Azure DNS configuration
10-15%
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources
Azure Monitor, backup, recovery, and resource maintenance
Key Topics:
  • Azure Monitor and log analytics
  • Alerts and action groups
  • Azure Backup and Site Recovery
  • Resource monitoring and insights
  • Network monitoring tools
Getting Started
Essential preparation tips and study strategy for AZ-104
Study Tips:
  • Set up an Azure free account for hands-on practice
  • Focus on practical scenarios and use cases
  • Review Microsoft Learn modules for each domain
  • Practice with Azure CLI and PowerShell
  • Take practice exams to assess readiness