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AZ‑104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification – Description

The AZ‑104 exam is designed for professionals who want to become certified as Microsoft Azure Administrators. This certification validates the skills required to manage Azure subscriptions, resources, virtual networks, storage, and identities in a cloud environment.

The exam covers a wide range of topics, including:

·         Managing Azure identities and governance: Create and manage users, roles, and permissions using Azure Active Directory; implement role-based access control (RBAC); configure policies and subscriptions.

·         Implementing and managing storage: Create and manage storage accounts, configure Azure Blob, File, and Queue storage, and implement data protection strategies.

·         Deploying and managing Azure compute resources: Deploy virtual machines, scale sets, and container instances; configure availability and backup; monitor and troubleshoot workloads.

·         Configuring and managing virtual networking: Create and configure virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, VPN gateways, and load balancers; implement hybrid connectivity.

·         Monitoring and maintaining Azure resources: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Alerts; optimize performance and ensure security compliance.

The AZ‑104 certification is ideal for IT professionals who are responsible for day-to-day management of Azure services, including monitoring, configuration, and optimization of cloud resources. It helps you demonstrate hands-on expertise in cloud administration, making you ready for roles like Azure Administrator, Cloud Engineer, or Infrastructure Specialist.

To prepare for the AZ‑104 exam, it is recommended to have:

·         Experience with Azure services and cloud concepts

·         Knowledge of networking, virtualization, and identity management

·         Hands-on practice using the Azure portal, PowerShell, and CLI

Upon passing the AZ‑104 exam, you earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification, which proves your ability to manage Azure environments professionally and opens opportunities for advanced Azure certifications and career growth in cloud computing.