About the AZ-104 Exam
The AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) is a Associate-level certification exam. It tests your knowledge across 5 domains: Manage Azure Identities and Governance (20-25%), Implement and Manage Storage (15-20%), Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources (20-25%), Implement and Manage Virtual Networking (15-20%), Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources (10-15%). This study hub provides 15 topic-specific question sets, 4 cheat sheets, 2 flashcard decks, and 2 structured study plans to help you prepare comprehensively.
Azure Certification Path
Microsoft Azure certifications follow a structured progression from fundamentals through associate to expert level. Understanding where AZ-104 fits helps you plan your long-term cloud career.
AZ-900 introduces core cloud concepts, Azure services, pricing, and SLAs. No prerequisites required — ideal for career changers and non-technical roles.
AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-204 (Developer), and AZ-500 (Security) validate hands-on skills for managing, building, and securing Azure workloads respectively.
AZ-305 (Solutions Architect) and AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer) require deep architectural knowledge and often build on associate-level prerequisites.
Why Azure Certifications Matter in 2025
Microsoft Azure powers over 95% of Fortune 500 companies. Azure certifications validate your ability to design, implement, and manage solutions on the world's second-largest cloud platform. With enterprise adoption accelerating, certified Azure professionals command premium salaries across administration, development, security, and architecture roles.
Unlike vendor-neutral certifications, Azure exams test practical skills with real Azure services — from configuring virtual networks and managing identity with Entra ID to deploying containerised applications with AKS. Each certification maps directly to job roles that organisations are actively hiring for.
Practice Questions by AZ-104 Topic
Study the Azure administration topics most likely to appear on AZ-104, from identity and governance to networking, storage, compute, and monitoring.
Exam Domains
The AZ-104 exam has 5 domains: identity and governance, storage, compute, networking, and monitoring.
Manage Azure Identities and Governance
Manage Microsoft Entra users and groups, configure subscriptions, implement Azure Policy, and manage RBAC.
Implement and Manage Storage
Configure storage accounts, manage blob storage, configure Azure Files, and manage storage security.
Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources
Deploy VMs, configure VM availability, deploy App Service, and manage container solutions.
Implement and Manage Virtual Networking
Configure VNets, network security, load balancing, and private/public connectivity.
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources
Configure backup, monitor resources, implement alerts, and manage Azure Site Recovery.
Free AZ-104 Mock Exam
Simulate the real Azure Administrator exam with 50 questions, a 100-minute timer, and instant scoring with explanations.
- ✓ Realistic question format matching the AZ-104 exam
- ✓ Covers all 5 exam domains with proper weighting
- ✓ Instant scoring with domain breakdown
- ✓ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✓ Unlimited retakes to track improvement
Azure Exam Day Preparation
Before the Exam
- Review Microsoft Learn modules for AZ-104 — they map directly to exam objectives
- Complete at least two full mock exams under timed conditions
- Use the Azure free tier to gain hands-on experience with key services
During the Exam
- Azure exams use a scaled score of 100–1000; you need 700 to pass
- Flag difficult questions and revisit them — time management is critical
- Pay attention to case studies; they often appear in associate and expert exams
Cheat Sheets
Quick-reference guides for AZ-104 identity, networking, storage, and compute administration topics.
Flashcards
Interactive Azure Administrator flashcards for active recall across identity, networking, storage, compute, and monitoring.
Study Plans
Structured AZ-104 study plans for every timeline. Choose a 7-day crash plan or a 30-day steady plan.