English AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Certification Guide
An independent English guide to the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification, with official Microsoft Learn links, audience, knowledge areas, preparation notes, and path guidance.
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This guide explains the AZ-104 Microsoft certification in plain English. It is written for learners who want to understand where the credential fits before choosing a study path.
Important: This is an independent reference guide, not a Microsoft page. Credential names, exam codes, availability, retirement dates, pricing, languages, registration rules, and policies may change. Confirm details on Microsoft Learn before registering.
In this guide
- What is AZ-104
- Quick exam facts
- Who this certification is for
- Main knowledge areas
- How to prepare
- Where this fits in the Microsoft path
- Prep resources and references
1. What is AZ-104
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate is a Associate-level Microsoft credential in the area of Azure administration. It is part of the Azure cloud foundation track in this LoSimplifica guide.
2. Quick exam facts
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Certification | Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate |
| Code | AZ-104 |
| Level | Associate |
| Track | Azure cloud foundation |
| Area | Azure administration |
| Official page | Microsoft Learn certification page |
| Study guide | Microsoft Learn study guide |
3. Who this certification is for
This certification is most relevant for Azure administrators, system administrators, cloud operators, and infrastructure support teams.
4. Main knowledge areas
Use the following list as a planning summary, then compare it with the current Microsoft Learn study guide before registering.
- Azure identity
- governance
- storage
- compute
- networking
- monitoring
- backup
- and resource management
5. How to prepare
For an Associate-level exam, focus on implementation decisions, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and operational judgment. Hands-on practice matters because the exam usually expects you to recognize how features are used in realistic work.
Official preparation links
- Official Microsoft Learn certification page
- Official Microsoft Learn study guide
- Training modules and Schedule exam area on the official page
Video walkthroughs (Exam Readiness Zone)
Official Microsoft video series covering this exam, episode by episode. Videos are in English.
- Part 1: Preparing for AZ-104 - Manage Azure identities and governance (1 of 5)
- Part 2: Preparing for AZ-104 - Implement and manage storage (2 of 5)
- Part 3: Preparing for AZ-104 - Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (3 of 5)
- Part 4: Preparing for AZ-104 - Implement and manage virtual networking (4 of 5)
- Part 5: Preparing for AZ-104 - Monitor and maintain Azure resources (5 of 5)
6. Where this fits in the Microsoft path
Default associate-level Azure certification when you want a broad operations foundation.
| Stage | Certification | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Useful before this | AZ-900 | Build context before this certification. |
| Current step | AZ-104 | This is the certification covered by this article. |
| Possible next step | AZ-305 | Continue in the same or adjacent track. |