Azure Administrator Certification (AZ-104)

Master the skills needed to manage Azure resources and infrastructure

Certification Overview

The AZ-104 certification validates your expertise in implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization's Microsoft Azure environment. This certification is ideal for IT professionals who want to specialize in cloud computing and Azure administration.

Key Skills Measured:

  • Manage Azure identities and governance
  • Implement and manage storage
  • Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
  • Configure and manage virtual networking
  • Monitor and back up Azure resources

Certification Modules

Identity and Access Management

  • Azure Active Directory concepts
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Hybrid identity solutions
  • Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Keywords: Azure AD, MFA, Hybrid Identity, PIM, Identity Governance

Networking

  • Virtual networks and subnets
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
  • Azure Firewall and Azure DDoS protection
  • VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute

Keywords: Virtual Networks, Subnets, NSG, DDoS Protection, VPN Gateway

Governance and Compliance

  • Azure Policy and initiatives
  • Resource locks and tags
  • Management groups
  • Azure Blueprints

Keywords: Azure Policy, Resource Locks, Tags, Blueprints, Compliance

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

  • RBAC roles and scope
  • Custom roles
  • Azure AD roles vs Azure RBAC roles
  • Just-in-Time (JIT) access

Keywords: RBAC, Custom Roles, JIT, Role Management

Monitoring and Backup

  • Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Azure Backup
  • Azure Site Recovery
  • Application Insights

Keywords: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Backup, Site Recovery, Application Insights

Exam Preparation

Study Resources:

Ready to Get Certified?

Becoming an Azure Administrator opens up exciting career opportunities in cloud computing. Start your journey towards AZ-104 certification today!

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