AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (Latest Syllabus)

The AZ-104 certification measures your ability to implement, manage, and monitor an organization's Microsoft Azure environment.

1. Manage Azure Identities and Governance (20–25%)

• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Create and manage users and groups
• Manage subscriptions and management groups
• Configure Azure Policy
• Configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Manage resource locks and tags
• Manage Azure resources using Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and ARM/Bicep

2. Implement and Manage Storage (15–20%)

• Configure Azure Storage accounts
• Configure Blob Storage
• Configure Azure Files
• Configure Storage security
• Configure shared access signatures (SAS)
• Configure lifecycle management
• Configure storage replication
• Configure Azure Backup
• Configure Azure File Sync

3. Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources (20–25%)

• Create and manage Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux)
• Configure VM availability
• Manage VM disks
• Configure VM extensions
• Deploy Azure App Service
• Configure Azure Container Instances (ACI)
• Deploy Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Configure autoscaling
• Configure Azure Virtual Desktop (basic concepts)

4. Configure and Manage Virtual Networking (15–20%)

• Create and configure Virtual Networks (VNets)
• Configure subnets
• Configure Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Configure Azure DNS
• Configure VNet peering
• Configure VPN Gateway
• Configure ExpressRoute
• Configure Azure Load Balancer
• Configure Azure Application Gateway
• Configure Azure Firewall
• Configure Azure Bastion
• Configure Private Link and Private Endpoints

5. Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources (10–15%)

• Configure Azure Monitor
• Configure Log Analytics
• Create alerts and action groups
• Configure diagnostic settings
• Configure Azure Service Health
• Configure Azure Advisor
• Monitor resource performance
• Configure backup and recovery
• Implement monitoring solutions

Azure Services You Should Know

• Microsoft Entra ID
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
• Azure Portal
• Azure CLI
• Azure PowerShell
• Azure Storage Accounts
• Blob Storage
• Azure Files
• Azure Backup
• Azure File Sync
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure App Service
• Azure Container Instances (ACI)
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)
• Network Security Groups (NSG)
• Azure DNS
• Azure VPN Gateway
• Azure ExpressRoute
• Azure Load Balancer
• Azure Application Gateway
• Azure Firewall
• Azure Bastion
• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics Workspace
• Azure Advisor
• Azure Service Health
• Azure Policy
• Azure RBAC
• Azure Tags
• Azure Locks
• Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
• Managed Identities
• Azure Key Vault (basic administration)

Skills Measured

• Identity & Access Management
• Azure Governance
• Compute
• Storage
• Networking
• Monitoring
• Security
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Cost Management
• Resource Administration

This syllabus aligns with the current Microsoft AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification objectives and is suitable for preparing practice tests, mock exams, interview questions, or study plans.

  Disclaimer:The information provided on this page is for educational and preparation purposes only. Syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility and other examination details may change as per the latest notification issued by the concerned authority. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the original official source or website of the respective examination authority before relying on this information.