Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Manage Azure infrastructure, identities, governance and virtual networks.
About this course
AZ-104 validates skills in managing Azure subscriptions, implementing storage, deploying virtual machines, configuring virtual networking, and managing Azure identities. A must-have for IT administrators moving to the cloud.
Learning roadmap
1
Azure fundamentals
Subscriptions, resource groups, Azure AD basics
2 weeks
2
Compute & storage
VMs, App Services, Blob, File, Disk storage
3 weeks
3
Networking
VNet, NSG, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway
2 weeks
4
Identity & governance
RBAC, Policies, Management Groups, MFA
2 weeks
5
Monitoring & practice
Azure Monitor, Alerts, Log Analytics, mock exams
2 weeks
Certification details
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Issued by Microsoft ·
Valid for 2 years ·
Exam code: AZ-104
60 questions · 120 min · Multiple choice · Cost: USD 165
Globally recognized
Market demand
Top 5 most hired 2024
Industry ranking
Salary range (annual, USD equivalent)
Career growth path
Azure Administrator
Entry
Solutions Architect
Senior
Interesting facts
Microsoft Azure is the cloud of choice for 95% of Fortune 500 companies.
AZ-104 certified admins report an average salary increase of 22% post-certification.
Azure has 60+ data center regions globally — more than any other cloud provider.
Microsoft invests over $1 billion annually in Azure security infrastructure.
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