AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

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The AZ-104 is the single exam required to earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification. This is a key associate-level certification that validates the skills and knowledge needed to implement, manage, and monitor an organization's Microsoft Azure environment. Candidates for this exam are typically responsible for managing compute, storage, networking, and virtual resources, as well as maintaining security and governance. Key areas of focus include: Managing Azure Identities and Governance (e.g., managing Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD users and groups, RBAC). Implementing and Managing Storage (e.g., Azure Blob Storage, file shares). Deploying and Managing Azure Compute Resources (e.g., Virtual Machines, containers, Azure App Service). Configuring and Managing Virtual Networking (e.g., VNETs, subnets, Network Security Groups). Monitoring and Backing up Azure Resources (e.g., Azure Monitor, Azure Backup). This certification is essential for anyone who wants to work as a Cloud Administrator or is responsible for the operational management of cloud services on the Azure platform.