Certification Prep

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Certification Prep

The Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) certification prep path will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the concepts and skills needed to pass the certification exam.

Path Releasing Q2 2025
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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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About this Path

Azure’s Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) certification is for IT professionals with fundamental Azure knowledge who would like to transition into an Azure Administrator role. This role-based credential validates an individual’s ability to implement, monitor, and manage Azure’s solutions.

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Learn

Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

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AZ-104: Course Introduction
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This course will help you understand what is needed to pass the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification exam.

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AZ-104: Manage Azure Identities and Governance
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In this AZ-104: Manage Azure Identies and Governance course you will get an introduction to Azure Active Directory, learn about Azure AD users and groups, and RBAC and access control.

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AZ-104: Implement and Manage Storage
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In this AZ-104: Implement and Manage Storage course you will learn about storage types and redundancy, files and file sync, and storage security.

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AZ-104: Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources
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In this AZ-104: Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources course you will learn about resource tags cost management, Azure virtual machines, and how to configure app service.

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AZ-104: Implement and Manage Virtual Networking
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In this AZ-104: Implement andn Manage Virtual Networking course you will learn about Azure Virtual Network, VPN Gateeway and ExpressRoute, and Azure Network Load Balancer.

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AZ-104: Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources
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In this AZ-104: Monitor and Maintain Azure Resource course you will learn about Azure alerts and log analysis and Azure backup.

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AZ-104: Preparing for the Exam
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In this AZ-104: Preparing for the Exam course you will learn how to study for the certification exam so you are well prepared to earn the Microsoft Azure Administrator credential.

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Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

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Provision Relational Databases for a Web App
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This IT Pro Challenge lab shows learners how to provision an Azure SQL database and an Azure Database for MySQL, use a data export file, create data structures, and configure a web app to use two different databases. As proof of concept, learners will test their work using a provided web application.

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Provision An Azure SQL Server Database
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The IT Pro Challenge virtual lab Provision, an Azure SQL Server Database, guides the student through setting up an SQL Server and Database using the Azure web portal. This will include setting up the server and database, importing data, and verifying connectivity.

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Deploy an Azure Web App Using Deployment Slots
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In this IT Pro Challenge provided by Learn on Demand Systems you create and deploy and Azure web app using deployment slots. You will then demonstrate how to deploy changes to a staging slot before deploying to the production web app. NOTE: Before you begin, please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete this IT Pro Challenge provided by ...

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Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

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Train Your Team

Cybrary’s expert-led cybersecurity courses help your team remediate skill gaps and get up-to-date on certifications. Utilize Cybrary to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide team members with clarity on how to learn, grow, and advance their careers within your organization.

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Joseph White
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Principal Architect
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Get Hands-on Learning

Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

Measure Your Progress

Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

Connect with the Community

Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

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Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

This certification prep path is designed for mid-career practitioners who would like to transition into an Azure Administrator role. Candidates for this exam should have subject matter expertise in implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization’s Azure environment.

Which versions of the exam are supported?

This certification prep path is aligned with the pre-2023 version of the AZ-104 exam. The October 2023 update to the exam included minor changes to two of the skill areas and the content in this path still aligns with more than 95% of the new exam.

Read more information about the AZ-104 exam here.