AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Exam Preparation

Exam day

Know what AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Exam Preparation asks on the day.

Question formats to expect:

• Single select (Radio)

  Select one option from a collection of options

• Multiple select (Checkbox)

  Select all options that apply from a collection of options

• Drag and drop

  Move items into the right place or category

• Scenario-based / Practical task (case study)

  Apply knowledge to a realistic case study or practical scenario

• Image hotspot

  Select a specific area on an image

Curriculum

Inside the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Exam Preparation plan.

5 modules · 31 units · ~31h of structured prep.

1. 01

   Manage Azure Identities and Governance

   6 units · ~6h

   Covers Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, RBAC, subscriptions and governance controls, and Azure Policy—matching the exam's identity and governance domain.

   1. 1. Microsoft Entra ID Fundamentals
   2. 2. Managing Users, Groups, and Devices
   3. 3. Self-Service Password Reset and Directory Customization
   4. 4. Azure RBAC: Roles, Access, and Auditing
   5. 5. Azure Policy and Governance Controls
   6. 6. Subscription and Cost Management
2. 02

   Implement and Manage Storage

   5 units · ~5h

   Covers Azure Storage accounts, Blob storage, Azure Files, File Sync, storage security, and data movement tools—matching the exam's storage domain.

   1. 1. Azure Storage Accounts and Services Overview
   2. 2. Azure Blob Storage Configuration
   3. 3. Securing Storage Access
   4. 4. Azure Files and Azure File Sync
   5. 5. Storage Tools and Data Movement
3. 03

   Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources

   7 units · ~7h

   Covers Azure Virtual Machines, availability configurations, scale sets, App Service, and container services—matching the exam's compute domain.

   1. 1. Azure Virtual Machines Fundamentals and Planning
   2. 2. Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
   3. 3. High Availability: Availability Sets and Zones
   4. 4. Scaling: Vertical Scaling and Virtual Machine Scale Sets
   5. 5. Azure App Service: Creation and Configuration
   6. 6. App Service Deployment, Scaling, and Continuity
   7. 7. Container Services: ACI, Container Apps, and AKS Overview
4. 04

   Implement and Manage Virtual Networking

   7 units · ~7h

   Covers virtual networks, subnets, IP addressing, DNS, NSGs, routing, peering, connectivity, and network delivery services—matching the exam's networking domain.

   1. 1. Virtual Networks, Subnets, and IP Addressing
   2. 2. Network Security Groups and Application Security Groups
   3. 3. Azure DNS Configuration
   4. 4. Routing, Peering, and Network Virtual Appliances
   5. 5. Intersite Connectivity and VPN Gateway
   6. 6. Application Delivery: Load Balancer and Application Gateway
   7. 7. Network Watcher and Azure Virtual Desktop
5. 05

   Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources

   6 units · ~6h

   Covers Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, VM insights, Metrics Explorer, and Azure Backup/Site Recovery—matching the exam's monitoring and maintenance domain.

   1. 1. Azure Monitor Fundamentals and Metrics Explorer
   2. 2. Log Analytics and Azure Monitor Logs
   3. 3. VM Insights and Application Insights
   4. 4. Azure Backup: Fundamentals and Architecture
   5. 5. Configuring and Restoring Azure VM Backups
   6. 6. Azure Site Recovery for Disaster Recovery