Microsoft’s AZ-104 Exam Information

The Microsoft Exam AZ-104, titled “Microsoft Azure Administrator,” is designed for professionals aiming to validate their expertise in managing, monitoring, and adjusting Azure resources, including compute, storage, networking, and security.

Exam Overview:

• Exam Code: AZ-104
• Exam Title: Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Number of Questions: Varies; typically between 40-60
• Question Types: Multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, case studies, and performance-based tasks
• Duration: Approximately 100 minutes
• Passing Score: 700 on a scale of 1 to 1,000
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• Recommended Experience: Six months of hands-on experience administering Azure, along with a strong understanding of core Azure services, Azure workloads, security, and governance.

Exam Domains:

The AZ-104 exam evaluates candidates across several key domains:

1. Manage Azure identities and governance (15–20%):
   • Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) objects (users, groups, and devices).
   • Manage role-based access control (RBAC).
   • Manage subscriptions and governance.
2. Implement and manage storage (15–20%):
   • Manage storage accounts.
   • Manage data in Azure Storage.
   • Configure Azure files and Azure Blob Storage.
3. Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20–25%):
   • Configure VMs for high availability and scalability.
   • Automate deployment and configuration of VMs.
   • Create and configure containers.
   • Create and configure Azure App Service.
4. Configure and manage virtual networking (20–25%):
   • Implement and manage virtual networks.
   • Configure name resolution.
   • Secure access to virtual networks.
   • Configure load balancing.
   • Monitor and troubleshoot virtual networking.
5. Monitor and back up Azure resources (10–15%):
   • Monitor resources by using Azure Monitor.
   • Implement backup and recovery.

Preparation Resources:

Microsoft provides several resources to assist candidates in preparing for the AZ-104 exam:

• Study Guide: A comprehensive document outlining the exam objectives and providing links to additional resources.
• Instructor-Led Training: Course AZ-104T00-A: Microsoft Azure Administrator, offering in-depth training on managing Azure resources.
• Practice Assessments: Free exam preparation resources that allow candidates to assess their knowledge and identify areas for improvement.

Certification Earned:

Upon successful completion of the AZ-104 exam, candidates earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification, demonstrating their proficiency in managing Azure resources.

Exam Registration and Pricing:

• Registration: Candidates can register for the exam through the Microsoft Learn platform.
• Pricing: The exam fee is $165 USD; however, pricing may vary based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.

Additional Information:

• Exam Availability: The AZ-104 exam is currently available in multiple languages, including English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Chinese (Traditional), Italian, and Indonesian (Indonesia).
• Scoring and Results: As a scaled score, a passing score of 700 does not equate to 70% of the points. The passing score is based on the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate competence as well as the difficulty of the questions.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to Microsoft’s official resources:

• Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Study Guide for Exam AZ-104
• Course AZ-104T00-A: Microsoft Azure Administrator

These resources provide detailed information on exam objectives, preparation materials, and certification policies.

Refrences: Learn.microsoft.com