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About this certification
The AZ-104 validates skills in implementing, managing, and monitoring Azure infrastructure. It covers virtual machines, storage, networking, identity, and resource governance — the day-to-day responsibilities of an Azure Administrator.
What you'll validate
- ✓Azure Virtual Machines
- ✓Azure Storage
- ✓Virtual Networking
- ✓Azure Active Directory
- ✓Identity and access management
- ✓Resource governance
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Essential for Azure-focused careers
- +Only 1-year renewal (free online assessment)
- +Strong demand in enterprise and government
- +Lower exam cost than AWS
Disadvantages
- −Annual renewal required
- −Azure-specific — limited to Microsoft ecosystem
- −Exam can include challenging scenario questions
Who it's for
Best for
- →IT admins working in Azure environments
- →Windows Server professionals moving to cloud
- →Those in Microsoft-heavy enterprise shops
Not ideal for
- ×AWS or GCP shops
- ×Beginners (start with AZ-900)
Career paths this unlocks
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Jobs for AZ-104 holders
AZ-104 holders report $10k–$30k+ salary uplift on average.
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $165
- Exam Duration
- 100 minutes
- Questions
- ~40
- Passing Score
- 700/1000
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice + Performance
- Study Time
- ~120 hours
- Validity
- 1 years
- Salary Impact
- Strong ($10k–$30k+ uplift reported)
Prerequisites
- !AZ-900 recommended; 6+ months Azure hands-on experience
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