Why This Cheat Sheet Matters for AZ-104
This cheat sheet covers the most important Azure Virtual Networking concepts tested on the AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) certification exam. It contains 2 sections with 8 key points that you should memorize before exam day. Use this as a quick-reference guide during your final review sessions.
2Sections
8Key Points
VNet Basics
- VNets are isolated networks in Azure with custom IP address spaces.
- Subnets segment VNets; some services require dedicated subnets.
- NSGs filter traffic with inbound and outbound security rules.
- Service endpoints extend VNet identity to Azure services.
Connectivity
- VNet peering connects VNets with low-latency private traffic.
- VPN Gateway provides encrypted cross-premises connectivity.
- ExpressRoute provides private, high-bandwidth connections.
- Azure DNS hosts DNS zones and supports private DNS zones.
Practice Azure Virtual Networking Questions
Put your knowledge to the test with practice questions.
Azure Quick Reference Tips
Azure services follow consistent naming patterns that help with exam recall. Resource Manager (ARM) templates use JSON, while Bicep provides a cleaner DSL for infrastructure as code. Remember that Azure resources are organised in a hierarchy: Management Groups → Subscriptions → Resource Groups → Resources.