Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (exam AZ-104) validates the skills to implement, manage, and monitor an organization's Azure...
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Azure Administrator (AZ-104) exam at a glance
Format
Typically 40–60 questions in multiple formats, which may include a case study or labs (Microsoft does not publish an exact count)
Duration
100 minutes
Delivery
Pearson VUE test center or online proctored
Passing score
700 on a scale of 1–1000
Exam cost
$165 USD
Validity
1 year; renew free via an online assessment on Microsoft Learn
Prerequisites
None required; recommended experience with Azure administration, PowerShell/CLI, and ARM/Bicep
About the Azure Administrator (AZ-104) certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (exam AZ-104) validates the skills to implement, manage, and monitor an organization's Azure environment — identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networking.
It's an intermediate, role-based certification, so it must be renewed annually via a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn.
Who it’s for: IT professionals who administer Azure environments and are comfortable with PowerShell, CLI, and the Azure portal.
Official exam page· Details verified August 2026
Exam details can change. Always confirm current requirements, fees, and exam policies with the certification provider before registering.
What the Azure Administrator (AZ-104) exam covers
- Manage Azure identities and governance20–25%
- Implement and manage storage15–20%
- Deploy and manage Azure compute resources20–25%
- Implement and manage virtual networking15–20%
- Monitor and maintain Azure resources10–15%
How to study for the Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- 1Follow the AZ-104 learning path on Microsoft Learn.
- 2Practice hands-on in a free Azure account: manage identities, storage accounts, and VMs.
- 3Get fluent with Azure CLI and PowerShell for common admin tasks.
- 4Study virtual networking: VNets, peering, NSGs, load balancing, and DNS.
- 5Use the official practice assessment to find weak areas.
Azure Administrator (AZ-104) — frequently asked questions
How often do I have to renew AZ-104?
Annually, but renewal is a free, unproctored online assessment on Microsoft Learn — not a repeat of the full paid exam.
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