Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training: AZ-104

The Microsoft Azure Administrator certification (AZ-104) is intended for individuals who possess expert knowledge in implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization's Microsoft Azure environment, such as virtual networks, storage, compute resources, identity services, security policies and governance framework. This certification seeks to assess and validate the skills necessary for Azure administrators, with particular focus on their ability to deploy and manage Azure compute resources, automate deployment using Azure Resource Manager templates, configure virtual machines and provision and manage containers and App Services. The exam covers key skills related to managing identities and governance, implementing storage strategies, deploying and managing compute resources and virtual networking - among others.

As an Azure administrator, candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in operating systems, networking, servers and virtualization as well as familiarity with PowerShell, Azure CLI, portal templates for Azure Resource Manager templates and Microsoft Entra ID. This certification equips individuals with the knowledge and abilities required for effectively overseeing an organization's Microsoft Azure environment; making them well-prepared to contribute towards the successful implementation and maintenance of Azure solutions.