Microsoft AZ-104 Certification Preparation: Azure Administrator
This course covers the day-to-day administration of an Azure environment: identities and governance, storage, compute, virtual networking, monitoring and backup. The four days are built around labs in the portal, the CLI and ARM or Bicep templates, with regular AZ-104 style practice. You leave with admin habits you can apply straight away to your own subscriptions.
The essentials
Publisher : Microsoft
Certification : Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Exam code : AZ-104
Duration : 4 days (28 h)
Level : Intermediate
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : Typically 40–60 questions · 100 min · passing score 700
Exam voucher: included or optional depending on the package — contact us.
Directory concepts: users, groups, role-based access control
Backup and restore basics; AZ-900 level knowledge helps
Target audience
System administrators moving to Azure
Working Azure admins who want to validate their skills
Cloud operations and support engineers
Future AZ-305, AZ-700 or SC-500 candidates
The exam
The AZ-104 exam lasts 100 minutes and usually has 40 to 60 questions, including multiple choice, drag and drop, hot area and case studies. You take it through Pearson VUE at a test centre or online with a remote proctor, and need 700 to pass. It is available in English, French and several other languages. During Associate exams Microsoft lets you open Microsoft Learn, although the timer keeps running. The certification is valid for one year and renews for free online; it is also the prerequisite for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
Preparation tips
Do every lab yourself in a trial subscription: the exam rewards hands-on practice
Learn to read ARM and Bicep templates, which often appear in questions
Do not rely on Microsoft Learn during the exam, because time runs out fast
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is AZ-104 hard?
It is demanding because it covers many services and tests real hands-on skills. With the course and two to three weeks of practice in a lab, it is well within reach.
Do I need AZ-900 first?
No, it is not required. Experienced administrators can go straight to AZ-104, while newcomers often find AZ-900 a useful warm-up.
How long is the certification valid?
One year. Renewal is free, online and can be done during the six months before it expires.
What comes after AZ-104?
AZ-305 for architecture, AZ-700 for networking or SC-500 for cloud and AI security, depending on where you want to specialise.
Does the course include labs?
Yes. Every domain comes with labs in the Azure portal, on the command line and with infrastructure templates.
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