Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate is designed for professionals who want to show their expertise in implementing, managing and monitoring Azure environments. It is the perfect step for those who want to develop their knowledge of cloud environments and progress towards more complex infrastructure solutions.
What is Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate?
Azure Administrator Associate is a globally recognised certification from Microsoft, focused on the practical parts of configuring and maintaining Azure solutions. It is an excellent option for IT professionals who regularly work in cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
This certification guide was written by our team of Microsoft experts.
Which topics does Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate cover?
This certification covers the essential skills that all Azure Administrators will need to know. This includes managing Azure identities and wider governance, as well as implementing and managing storage and managing virtual networks.
Each of these topics ensures that candidates have the knowledge they need to keep Azure environments secure, efficient and on budget.
How do I earn a Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification?
To earn this certification, learners need to pass the Microsoft AZ-104 exam, which tests your ability to perform key administrative tasks in Microsoft Azure. To prepare for this exam, you can take an official Microsoft Azure Administrator course, led by a Microsoft Azure specialist.
What are the pre-requisites of a Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification?
Learners should have experience with operating systems, virtualisation and cloud infrastructure. They should also have knowledge of network configuration, active directory concepts and resilience, and disaster recovery.
Which roles is Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification for?
This certification is aimed at professionals who work with Microsoft Azure as an Azure Administrator or Cloud Administrator. It is also suitable for IT professionals that work in Azure environments.
Is a Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification worth it?
Azure Administrator Associate is one the most highly regarded certifications for cloud and IT administrators. As organisations ramp up their adoption of cloud technologies, certified Azure administrators are increasingly going to be in high demand.
Earning this certification can help you to improve your career prospects and act as a gateway to more specialised Azure infrastructure roles.
Prepare for Azure Administrator Associate with our course
Our instructor-led course contains 33 modules, covering all of the key topics and essentials skills you need to earn this certification.
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What is the exam structure of Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate?
The AZ-104 exam consists of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. It assesses your ability to manage Azure identities and governance, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage compute resources, configure and manage virtual networking and monitor Azure resources.
The exam typically lasts around 120 minutes and requires a passing score set by Microsoft.
What study resources are available for Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate?
The best way to prepare is with comprehensive training aligned with the AZ-104 exam objectives. Microsoft also offers official documentation, practice assessments and learning paths through Microsoft Learn to support your preparation.
Does Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate expire?
Microsoft requires certified professionals to renew their certification annually by completing a free online assessment to ensure their skills remain current with the latest Azure updates.
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