AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator - Complete Exam Prep
What you'll learn
- Know how to implement solutions for the Microsoft Azure platform
- Pass the Microsoft AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator test the first time
- Achieve the Azure Administrator Associate badge
- Understand the main concepts of Azure, beyond the ones you normally use
- Be up-to-date on the latest updates to this ever-changing platform
Requirements
- A free or paid subscription to Microsoft Azure
- Excitement to learn Microsoft's constantly growing cloud platform
Description
The AZ-104 exam doesn’t test theory. It tests whether you can actually administer Azure.
This course is designed to take you from “I kind of know Azure” to confidently managing identities, networking, storage, compute, and monitoring in real Azure environments.
This course is built around the exact skills Microsoft expects an Azure Administrator to use day to day. You’ll work through Azure administration end-to-end, learning how subscriptions, identity, networking, storage, compute, and monitoring fit together in practice, not just as isolated services. Every section aligns with the current AZ-104 exam objectives and reflects how Azure is actually configured and managed in real environments.
Rather than focusing on memorization, the course emphasizes understanding and decision-making. You’ll see why certain Azure features are used, how they interact, and what tradeoffs administrators need to consider. By the end of the course, you won’t just be prepared to answer exam questions... you’ll be able to manage Azure resources confidently, troubleshoot common issues, and explain your choices in a professional setting.
What you’ll be able to do after completing this course
Manage Azure identities and governance
Configure Microsoft Entra ID users, groups, and role-based access control (RBAC)
Assign roles at the subscription, resource group, and resource level
Manage subscriptions, policies, and resource locks to enforce governance
Implement and manage Azure storage
Create and configure storage accounts, containers, file shares, and access tiers
Secure storage using shared access signatures, access keys, and identity-based access
Configure redundancy, lifecycle management, backups, and recovery options
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
Create and manage virtual machines, disks, images, and availability options
Configure VM scale sets for scalability and resiliency
Manage backups, monitoring, and basic automation for compute workloads
Implement and manage virtual networking
Design and configure virtual networks, subnets, and IP addressing
Secure network traffic using network security groups, routing, and service endpoints
Configure VPN gateways, peering, and hybrid connectivity scenarios
Monitor and maintain Azure resources
Use Azure Monitor, alerts, and logs to track performance and availability
Configure diagnostic settings and analyze metrics for troubleshooting
Implement basic cost management and resource optimization strategies
COURSE BONUS: Free study guide PDF available for download inside the course.
SECOND BONUS: 3-hour last-minute exam cram videos for when you want to go through all the topics in a half-day before taking the exam.
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Complete preparation for the Azure AZ-104 exam - "Microsoft Azure Administration".
Get your questions answered in the course. This course is of great value as it gets continually improved as the exam requirements change. This course will be ready for you when you're ready to take the exam.
The opportunity in cloud computing is clear. Most companies are implementing or investigating how to implement cloud technologies within their operations. Don't be left behind. Be ahead of the curve by getting Azure certified, and be ready for the opportunity to advance your career.
The next time your resume is on someone's desk—be it a promotion at work or a new job opportunity—you cannot afford to have such an obvious gap in knowledge. Industry trends show that supporting applications that have cloud-hosted components is becoming the in-demand skill of tomorrow. Having Azure skills on your resume will only help you get in front of more hiring managers, and land more jobs.
This course goes through all of the skills needed to take and pass the Microsoft certification exam, AZ-104 exam: Microsoft Azure Administrator. While other online resources cover bits and pieces of the topic, I can confidently say this course goes deep on everything you need to know for this exam.
Skills at a glance
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%)
Microsoft introduced a new exam AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator exam, and this course covers those requirements. Free upgrade for all existing students.
This course teaches all of the requirements for each exam, one by one. Each of the things that Microsoft tests will be covered in this course.
You get lifetime access to the course, and so there are no silly "30-day" countdowns that require you to pay more to extend access. This course will be here when you need it.
Enroll today!
Version History
V1.0-1.9 Covering 70-533 exam contents.
V2.0-2.9 Covering AZ-103 exam contents.
V3.0-3.4: Covering AZ-104 exam contents.
V4.0 Mar 2023 Updates. Re-recorded the Azure Active Directory, access control, subscriptions and governance, and access to storage sections. Re-recorded virtual machines and VMSS sections.
V5.0 Oct 2023 Updates. Azure Cache for Redis, ACR, Docker Desktop, Azure AD now Entra ID.
V6.0 May 2025. Updates. New videos for Storage, VMs. Practice test updated.
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Who this course is for:
- Senior technical people with exposure to Azure
- Those interested in passing the Azure AZ-104 test
- Operations team who want to learn more about implementing cloud solutions
- Does not cover development or architecture
Instructors
Hi there, my name is Scott Duffy. And I love making complex technical topics easy to understand.
This has been the basis of my entire career – as a developer, as a development manager, as a software architect – over the past 20 years. I spend half my time in the world of business, explaining complex technical topics to business owners and stakeholders so that they can understand and agree with my approach to solving their business problems with technical solutions. And the other half with developers, explaining the business reasons behind decisions and ensuring that any decisions made on the technical side don't restrict the business in unexpected ways.
And I'm here on Udemy to teach what I know in an approachable way. I started teaching courses in 2014, and have taught over 1,500,000 students. I am grateful every day for being able to connect with so many students in almost every country around the world.
I'm a certified Enterprise Architect and certified cloud architect. I have been developing with Microsoft technologies for 20 years, starting with Classic ASP, and all the versions of .NET. We now live in the cloud era, with Microsoft Azure being prevalent in most large enterprises. I'm certified as an Azure Architect and Developer too. As well as AWS Solution Architect Associate (SAA).
Microsoft MVP Award winner for 2022-2025.
SoftwareArchitect-ca provides quality online training about Enterprise Architecture and Microsoft Azure. Whether you are just starting out, or are a grizzled veteran in the field, Software Architect provides courses to help you take your career to the next level.
SoftwareArchitect-ca is run by Scott Duffy, who is a TOGAF 9 Certified architect and trainer. Scott's consulting company, Little Oliver Consulting, is a member of The Open Group architecture forum, which helps set the standards for the future.
Scott is also Azure certified as a Developer and Architect.
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