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Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

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AZURE Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Phase 1: Exam Orientation + Identity/GovernanceYou are here

Confirm the current Microsoft Learn outline, exam experience, Entra ID, RBAC, subscriptions, policy, and cost controls.

26
hours
2

Phase 2: Storage + Compute

Practice storage access, Blob/Azure Files protection, ARM/Bicep, VMs, VMSS, containers, and App Service.

36
hours
3

Phase 3: Networking

Build VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints, service endpoints, DNS, load balancing, Bastion, and connectivity troubleshooting.

30
hours
4

Phase 4: Monitoring + Recovery + Mixed Labs

Master Azure Monitor, logs, alerts, Network Watcher, Backup, Site Recovery, and full-domain troubleshooting cases.

28
hours
Estimated total study time
120 hours
That's about 12 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the AZ-104 Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
Microsoft expects candidates to have Azure administration expertise and experience with operating systems, networking, servers, virtualization, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure portal, ARM/Bicep, and Microsoft Entra ID.
Additional Requirements
  • Passing score is 700 or greater.
  • Exam is proctored and may include interactive components.
  • Question count varies; most Microsoft Certification exams typically contain 40-60 questions.
  • Role-based exams may include Microsoft Learn access during the exam, but no extra time is added.
  • Certification must be renewed every 12 months to remain active.

AZ-104 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most candidates with Azure administration exposure

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

After a first failed attempt, Microsoft requires a 24-hour wait. A 14-day waiting period applies between subsequent attempts, up to five attempts in a 12-month period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeePrice varies by country/region; US exam page commonly lists US$165
Total Estimated CostOne exam fee plus optional lab/subscription or third-party prep costs
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AZ-104 Exam Details

Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Administered by Microsoft

Official Source
700 or greater on Microsoft scaled scoring
Passing Score
Microsoft
Questions
100
Minutes
Price varies by country/region; US exam page commonly lists US$165
Exam Fee
Study time: 80-120 hours
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite; Microsoft recommends Azure administration experience and familiarity with OS, networking, servers, virtualization, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure portal, ARM/Bicep, and Microsoft Entra ID
Valid for: 12 months; renew at no cost with an online Microsoft Learn renewal assessment

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Microsoft content outline

Manage Azure Identities and Governance20-25%

Microsoft Entra users and groups, Azure RBAC, access assignments, subscriptions, resource groups, Azure Policy, locks, tags, management groups, costs, budgets, and Advisor recommendations.

Implement and Manage Storage15-20%

Storage account access, firewalls, SAS, access keys, Azure Files identity access, redundancy, encryption, object replication, Storage Explorer, AzCopy, Blob tiers, soft delete, lifecycle, and versioning.

Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources20-25%

ARM templates and Bicep, virtual machines, disks, encryption at host, VM movement, sizes, availability zones/sets, VM Scale Sets, containers, Container Apps, ACR, and App Service.

Implement and Manage Virtual Networking15-20%

VNets, subnets, peering, public IPs, user-defined routes, NSGs, ASGs, effective rules, Bastion, service endpoints, private endpoints, Azure DNS, load balancers, and connectivity troubleshooting.

Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources10-15%

Azure Monitor metrics and logs, alert rules, action groups, alert processing, Insights, Network Watcher, Connection Monitor, Recovery Services vaults, Azure Backup, Site Recovery, failover, and backup reporting.

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What's Next After the AZ-104?

After passing the AZ-104, you can pursue these career paths

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Advance to Azure Solutions Architect Expert design responsibilities

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AZ-500

Specialize in security engineering for Azure environments

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