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Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Microsoft AZ-104 — manage identities, compute, networking, storage on Azure

150
Minutes
20
Questions
28,420
Learners
68%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance

From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
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Confirm prerequisites
AZ-104 is associate-level. Microsoft recommends 6 months Azure administration experience and familiarity with PowerShell/CLI, Azure Resource Manager, and networking.
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Use Microsoft Learn
Free learning path covers identities and governance, storage, compute, virtual networking, and monitoring/backup.
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Practise in a sandbox
Microsoft Learn provides free sandbox subscriptions for hands-on labs. Azure free tier gives 12 months access to many services.
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Take official practice
Free official Microsoft practice assessment + reputable third-party mocks (MeasureUp, Whizlabs).
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Schedule the exam
40–60 questions, 100 minutes, USD 165. Pass mark 700/1000. Renewable annually via free Microsoft Learn assessment.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Virtual networking
30%6 questions
02Identity (Entra ID)
25%5 questions
03Storage
15%3 questions
04Compute (VMs)
15%3 questions
05Monitoring & backup
15%3 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

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Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
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Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
03
Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
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Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.