This repository contains comprehensive, step-by-step guides for the Microsoft AZ-104 Azure Administrator certification exam. It covers all 9 domains with detailed instructions, Azure Portal navigation, Azure CLI commands, and hands-on labs.
Domain 1: Administer Azure Identities & Access
- Microsoft Entra ID User Management
- Group Management & Organization
- Azure RBAC & Role-Based Permissions
- Enterprise Applications & SSO
- Conditional Access & MFA
Domain 2: Manage Azure Resources & Governance
- Subscriptions & Resource Groups
- Resource Organization & Tagging
- Access Policies & Resource Locks
- Azure Policy & Cost Management
- VM Creation & Configuration
- Disk & Storage Management
- Networking & Availability
- Performance Monitoring
- Windows Workload Management
Domain 4: Configure Azure Storage Accounts
- Storage Account Creation & Configuration
- Blob Storage Management
- File Shares & Access Controls
- Encryption & Data Protection
- Lifecycle Management
Domain 5: Configure Azure Virtual Networks
- VNet & Subnet Configuration
- NSG & Firewall Rules
- IP Addressing & DNS
- Load Balancing
- Network Troubleshooting
Domain 6: Monitor Azure Resources
- Azure Monitor Metrics & Logs
- Alert Configuration
- Log Analytics & KQL Queries
- Application Insights
- Service Health Monitoring
Domain 7: Implement Azure Backup & Recovery
- Backup Configuration
- Restore Operations
- Disaster Recovery Setup
- Site Recovery & Failover
- Recovery Procedures
Domain 8: Azure Portal & CLI Administration
- Portal Navigation
- Azure CLI Commands
- PowerShell Automation
- ARM Templates
- Cloud Shell Usage
- Identity Issue Troubleshooting
- Compute Resource Issues
- Storage Access Problems
- Network Connectivity Troubleshooting
- Performance Issue Resolution
- Root Cause Analysis
- Start with Domain 1 and work sequentially through all 9 domains
- Follow step-by-step instructions for each Azure Portal task
- Use CLI commands alongside Portal instructions for automation
- Complete hands-on labs at the end of each domain
- Reference troubleshooting guides when issues arise
AZ-104-Azure-Administrator-Complete-Guide/
├── README.md (this file)
├── 01-Domain-1-Azure-Identities-Access/
│ ├── 01-Entra-ID-User-Management.md
│ ├── 02-Group-Management.md
│ ├── 03-Azure-RBAC.md
│ ├── 04-Enterprise-Applications.md
│ ├── 05-Conditional-Access-MFA.md
│ └── Lab-01-Hands-On.md
├── 02-Domain-2-Resources-Governance/
├── 03-Domain-3-Virtual-Machines/
├── 04-Domain-4-Storage-Accounts/
├── 05-Domain-5-Virtual-Networks/
├── 06-Domain-6-Monitoring/
├── 07-Domain-7-Backup-Recovery/
├── 08-Domain-8-Portal-CLI/
├── 09-Domain-9-Troubleshooting/
├── CLI-Commands-Reference.md
├── Azure-Portal-Navigation-Map.md
└── Practice-Exam-Questions.md
- Azure Subscription (Free tier available: azure.microsoft.com/free)
- Azure CLI installed (optional but recommended)
- Azure Portal access
- Basic Windows/Linux knowledge
- Create an Azure free account
- Start with Domain 1: Azure Identities & Access
- Follow all step-by-step instructions
- Complete the hands-on labs
- Move to next domain
✅ Practice Hands-On: Don't just read—follow every step in the Azure Portal ✅ Use CLI Commands: Learn both Portal and CLI approaches ✅ Take Notes: Write down key concepts and commands ✅ Complete Labs: Each domain has practical exercises ✅ Review Regularly: Revisit difficult topics before exam ✅ Join Communities: Connect with other AZ-104 learners
- Exam Code: AZ-104
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Questions: 40-60 (scenario-based)
- Passing Score: 700/1000
- Cost: ~$165 USD
- Format: Multiple choice, case studies, labs
- Official Microsoft AZ-104 Exam Guide
- Microsoft Learn AZ-104 Study Path
- Azure Documentation
- Azure CLI Reference
This guide is regularly updated with latest Azure features and exam objectives. Check back frequently for updates!
Good luck with your AZ-104 preparation! 🎓