AZ-104microsoft
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate official-source-aligned practice bank.
Official study guide5 modules360 practice questions
Manage Azure identities and governance
Study the official objectives for Manage Azure identities and governance.
20-25%
Manage Azure identities and governance
Study the official objectives for Manage Azure identities and governance.
Manage Microsoft Entra users and groupsManage access to Azure resourcesManage Azure subscriptions and governance
Manage Microsoft Entra users and groups
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Manage Microsoft Entra users and groups and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Create users and groups:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage user and group properties:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage licenses in Microsoft Entra ID:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage external users:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure self-service password reset (SSPR):
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Manage access to Azure resources
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Manage access to Azure resources and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Manage built-in Azure roles:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Assign roles at different scopes:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Interpret access assignments:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Manage Azure subscriptions and governance
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Manage Azure subscriptions and governance and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Implement and manage Azure Policy:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure resource locks:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Apply and manage tags on resources:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage resource groups:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage subscriptions:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage costs by using alerts, budgets, and Azure Advisor recommendations:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure management groups:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Implement and manage storage
Study the official objectives for Implement and manage storage.
15-20%
Implement and manage storage
Study the official objectives for Implement and manage storage.
Configure access to storageConfigure and manage storage accountsConfigure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
Configure access to storage
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Configure access to storage and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Configure Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networks:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Create and use shared access signature (SAS) tokens:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure stored access policies:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage access keys:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure identity-based access for Azure Files:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Configure and manage storage accounts
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Configure and manage storage accounts and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Create and configure storage accounts:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure Azure Storage redundancy:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure object replication:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure storage account encryption:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage data by using Azure Storage Explorer and AzCopy:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Configure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Configure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Create and configure a file share in Azure Files:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Create and configure a container in Azure Blob Storage:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure storage tiers:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure soft delete for blobs and containers:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure snapshots and soft delete for Azure Files:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure blob lifecycle management:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure blob versioning:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
Study the official objectives for Deploy and manage Azure compute resources.
20-25%
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
Study the official objectives for Deploy and manage Azure compute resources.
Automate deployment of resources by using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep filesCreate and configure virtual machinesProvision and manage containers in the Azure portalCreate and configure Azure App Service
Automate deployment of resources by using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep files
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Automate deployment of resources by using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep files and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Interpret an Azure Resource Manager template or a Bicep file:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Modify an existing Azure Resource Manager template:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Modify an existing Bicep file:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Deploy resources by using an Azure Resource Manager template or a Bicep file:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Export a deployment as an Azure Resource Manager template or convert an Azure Resource Manager template to a Bicep file:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Create and configure virtual machines
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Create and configure virtual machines and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Create a virtual machine:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure encryption at host for Azure virtual machines:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Move a virtual machine to another resource group, subscription, or region:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage virtual machine sizes:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage virtual machine disks:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Deploy virtual machines to availability zones and availability sets:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Deploy and configure an Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Provision and manage containers in the Azure portal
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Provision and manage containers in the Azure portal and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Create and manage an Azure Container Registry:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Provision a container by using Azure Container Instances:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Provision a container by using Azure Container Apps:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Manage sizing and scaling for containers, including Azure Container Instances and Azure Container Apps:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Create and configure Azure App Service
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Create and configure Azure App Service and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Provision an App Service plan:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure scaling for an App Service plan:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Create an App Service:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure certificates and Transport Layer Security (TLS) for an App Service:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Map an existing custom DNS name to an App Service:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure backup for an App Service:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure networking settings for an App Service:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure deployment slots for an App Service:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Implement and manage virtual networking
Study the official objectives for Implement and manage virtual networking.
15-20%
Implement and manage virtual networking
Study the official objectives for Implement and manage virtual networking.
Configure and manage virtual networks in AzureConfigure secure access to virtual networksConfigure name resolution and load balancing
Configure and manage virtual networks in Azure
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Configure and manage virtual networks in Azure and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Create and configure virtual networks and subnets:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Create and configure virtual network peering:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure public IP addresses:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure user-defined routes:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Troubleshoot network connectivity:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Configure secure access to virtual networks
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Configure secure access to virtual networks and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Create and configure network security groups (NSGs) and application security groups:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Evaluate effective security rules in NSGs:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Implement Azure Bastion:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure service endpoints for Azure platform as a service (PaaS):
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure private endpoints for Azure PaaS:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Configure name resolution and load balancing
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Configure name resolution and load balancing and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Configure Azure DNS:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure an internal or public load balancer:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Troubleshoot load balancing:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Monitor and maintain Azure resources
Study the official objectives for Monitor and maintain Azure resources.
10-15%
Monitor and maintain Azure resources
Study the official objectives for Monitor and maintain Azure resources.
Monitor resources in AzureImplement backup and recoveryIn this article
Monitor resources in Azure
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Monitor resources in Azure and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Interpret metrics in Azure Monitor:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure log settings in Azure Monitor:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Query and analyze logs in Azure Monitor:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Set up alert rules, action groups, and alert processing rules in Azure Monitor:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure and interpret monitoring of virtual machines, storage accounts, and networks by using Azure Monitor Insights:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Use Azure Network Watcher and Connection monitor:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
Implement backup and recovery
Intermediate20 minReview the official skills for Implement backup and recovery and practice applying them to scenarios.
- Create a Recovery Services vault:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Create an Azure Backup vault:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Create and configure a backup policy:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Perform backup and restore operations by using Azure Backup:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure Azure Site Recovery for Azure resources:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Perform a failover to a secondary region by using Site Recovery:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Configure and interpret reports and alerts for backups:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
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