description Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Overview
This certification validates the operational skills needed to implement, manage, and monitor identity, governance, and networking resources within an Azure tenant. It is highly practical, focusing on day-to-day tasks like user management, resource group setup, and network peering. It is ideal for existing SysAdmins transitioning to Azure.
help Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate FAQ
Which exam do I take to earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification?
You need to pass exam AZ-104, which replaced the earlier AZ-103 in 2020. It is Microsoft's role-based certification for administrators who manage Azure identity, governance, storage, compute, and networking day to day.
Is AZ-104 a good first certification for someone new to Azure?
Most candidates benefit from passing the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam first, since AZ-104 assumes hands-on experience with the portal, PowerShell, and CLI. Microsoft recommends practical administration experience before attempting AZ-104.
What topics does the AZ-104 exam cover?
The exam measures skills across identity and governance, storage, compute, networking, and monitoring of Azure environments. Typical tasks include managing Entra ID users and roles, configuring virtual networks and peering, and setting up resource groups and backup policies.
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