Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification

Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training – Live Virtual Classes with Real-World Skills

  • Fast-track your career with the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification – one of the most valued and in-demand IT certifications today
  • Master essential skills in cloud infrastructure with our top rated courses, offered exclusively through Live Virtual Classes (LVC) led by certified experts
  • Learn Azure Administrator skills from the comfort of your home and gain hands-on experience through real-world projects
  • Designed by industry professionals, the curriculum delivers comprehensive training aligned to the AZ-104 certification exam
  • Achieve industry-recognized certifications with one of our popular Azure programs, trusted by professionals and enterprises worldwide
  • Enjoy a premium learning experience with competitive pricing — without compromising on quality.

Get in-demand skills, earn your Azure certification — Enroll now and transform your future!

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  • Attend Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training online — learn from the comfort of your home using just a computer and a stable internet connection
  • 30 hours of live virtual classes delivered by experienced Azure professionals via an interactive online platform
  • We offer two flexible formats: 10 instructor-led sessions (3 hours each) or 15 sessions (2 hours each) — both designed for maximum retention and real-world application
  • Learn through real-life case studies and a live project based on practical Azure use cases
  • Get lifetime access to our Learning Management System (LMS) with class recordings, presentations, quizzes, and setup guides
  • Fully aligned to the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 certification exam
  • Engage with a peer learning community through exclusive forums for collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Enjoy 24x7 lifetime support via a ticket-based help system for all your training-related queries
  • 24x7 support for lifetime through ticket-based support system
Date : Sep 20 Oct 26 (Weekend)
Time : 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM (IST)

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Class Date (UTC): Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Sunday, 26th October 2025
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Class Date (Local time): Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Sunday, 26th October 2025
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM (IST)
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Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Overview

Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training (AZ-104)

Advance your cloud career with the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training, delivered exclusively through Live Virtual Classes (LVC). This expert-led course is designed to help you master essential Azure skills and confidently prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) exam—one of the most in-demand industry-recognized certifications in cloud computing today.

Through 30 hours of interactive online LVC sessions led by experienced Azure professionals, you’ll gain deep expertise in managing Azure infrastructure, services, identities, and networks. The course is offered in two convenient formats—10 sessions of 3 hours each or 15 sessions of 2 hours—making it easy to fit into your schedule without compromising your routine. You’ll work on real-world projects and live case studies designed to simulate actual job scenarios using Azure tools such as the Azure Portal, CLI, and PowerShell. This hands-on learning approach ensures you’re not just exam-ready—but job-ready too.

One of the key benefits of this training is lifetime access to the Learning Management System (LMS), where you can revisit class recordings, presentations, quizzes, and a step-by-step installation guide at any time. This flexibility allows you to reinforce your knowledge long after the course ends.

This program is fully aligned with Microsoft’s official AZ-104 exam objectives, ensuring that you’re learning exactly what’s required to pass the certification. Upon completion of a capstone project based on real Azure use cases, you’ll also receive a course completion certificate—validating your practical experience in deploying and managing Azure environments.

This course is ideal for system administrators, IT professionals, and cloud enthusiasts looking to build a career in cloud operations. Whether you're transitioning from traditional infrastructure roles or enhancing your current skills, the training offers a clear pathway to high-demand Azure job roles such as Cloud Administrator, Azure Infrastructure Engineer, or Solutions Associate.

What sets this course apart is its focus on job readiness, competitive pricing, and live, instructor-led delivery. It’s one of our most popular and top-rated cloud courses, trusted by thousands of professionals around the world.

Benefits of this course include:

  • Live virtual training by seasoned Azure professionals
  • In-depth preparation for the AZ-104 exam
  • Hands-on practice through live projects and case studies
  • Lifetime access to learning resources and class recordings
  • Career advancement opportunities in top cloud roles

Enroll today in our Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Certification Training to master essential Azure administration skills, build hands-on cloud expertise, and confidently prepare for the AZ-104 exam. Take the next step toward high-growth career opportunities in cloud computing.

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The Azure AZ-104 training, provided in association with our partner Edureka, offers you in-depth, administrator-level knowledge of key Microsoft Azure services, such as Storage, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networks, Backup, and Site Recovery—all delivered through practical, hands-on learning.

  • Learn how to optimize your use of Azure tools like the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, Cloud Shell, and the Azure CLI
  • Gain insights on different services of Microsoft Azure such as Storage, Virtual Machines, Websites, Cloud Services and Azure Active Directory
  • Configure Application Integration with Azure AD and also implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure sign-in
  • Implement and configure different Azure networking traffic distribution mechanisms, including Azure Load Balancer, Azure Traffic Manager, and Azure Application Gateway

The following professionals can go for this course:

  • Professionals preparing for the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 certification exam and attain Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Badge
  • IT Administrators looking for hands-on training on Azure Infrastructure
  • New entrepreneurs/companies who wish to build their Infrastructure solution on the cloud at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods
  • Cloud Evangelists

You need to have:

  • Work experience in IT Administration
  • Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
  • Basic understanding of Virtualization, Networking & Databases
  • Proficiency in using PowerShell and Command-Line Interface

Hardware Requirements:

  • Memory – Minimum 8 GB RAM
  • Processor – Intel Core i3 CPU @2.00 GHz or later
  • Storage – 250 GB HDD/SDD or later

Software Requirements:

  • Operating System – Windows 7 or above, Ubuntu 14 or later
  • Visual Studio 2017 community edition (Include Azure packages)
  • Windows PowerShell 4.0 or later (Install Azure Module)
  • Microsoft Azure SDK for .NET v2.9 (prefer latest)

You will be executing all the practical on a free tier Azure account, which we will be creating during the AZ-104 prep exam training.

Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Course Topics

  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Overview of Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Azure Services
  • Azure Subscriptions
  • Management Groups
  • Azure Resource Manager
  • Azure Portal and PowerShell
  • Azure Resource Manager Policies
  • Azure Policy Definition Structure
  • Resource Management Locks
  • Organizing Azure Resources
  • Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks
  • IP Addresses – Public and Private
  • Classless Inter-domain Routing (CIDR)
  • Subnets
  • Network Interface Cards (NICs)
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
  • Network Security Group Rules
  • Virtual Network Service Endpoints
  • Service Endpoint Policies
  • Azure Load Balancer
  • Azure DNS
  • Azure Firewall
  • Azure Bastion Service
  • Azure Virtual Machines
  • Azure Resource Manager VM
  • Introduction to ARM Templates
  • Create a Custom Image of Azure VM
  • Create a Managed Image of a Generalized VM
  • Create an Image from VM Snapshots
  • Creating a Linux Virtual Machine
  • Virtual Machine Extensions
  • Configuration Management using PowerShell DSC
  • Run Custom Scripts using Custom Script Extension
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Container Instances (ACI)
  • App Service
  • App Service Plans
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure Storage Replication
  • Azure Storage Explorer
  • Attach or Detach an External Storage Account
  • Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
  • Attach a Storage Account using SAS
  • Azure Blob Storage
  • Azure File Storage
  • Azure Queue Storage
  • Azure Table Storage
  • Azure Backup
  • Why Use Azure Backup?
  • Files and Folder Backup
  • Application Backup
  • Azure File Share
  • Azure File Sync
  • Content Delivery Network (CDN)
  • How CDN Works?
  • Azure Import/Export Service
  • Azure Data Box
  • Azure Virtual Machine Storage
  • Azure Virtual Machine Availability
  • Fault and Update Domains
  • Azure Load Balancer
  • Automatic Scaling of Azure VMs
  • VM Scale Sets
  • Azure VM Backup
  • Azure VM Monitoring with Azure Diagnostics Extension
  • Azure Advisor
  • Azure Traffic Manager
  • Azure Application Gateway
  • Azure Virtual Network Routing
  • Azure Virtual Network Connectivity
  • Azure VPN Gateway
  • BGP with VPN Gateway
  • Virtual Network Peering
  • Azure Inter-site VPN Connectivity Methods
  • Site-to-Site VPN Gateway Connection
  • Point-to-Site VPN Gateway Connection
  • VNet-to-VNet Connections
  • Azure ExpressRoute
  • Azure Virtual WAN
  • Azure Network Watcher
  • Resource Troubleshooting in Azure Network Watcher
  • Azure Inter-site VPN Connectivity Methods
  • Site-to-Site VPN Gateway Connection
  • Point-to-Site VPN Gateway Connection
  • VNet-to-VNet Connections
  • Azure ExpressRoute
  • Azure Virtual WAN
  • Azure Network Watcher
  • Resource Troubleshooting in Azure Network Watcher
  • Overview of Role Based Access Control
  • Azure Monitor
  • Log Analytics
  • Azure Activity Log
  • Alerts in Azure Monitor
  • Custom roles in Azure
  • Provide access to Azure resources by assigning roles
  • Manage multiple directories
  • Identity Access Management
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Multi Factor Authentication
  • Self-Service Password Reset
  • Azure AD Identity Protection
  • Azure AD Conditional Access
  • Azure AD Domains and Tenants
  • Azure AD Domain Services
  • Azure AD Join
  • Azure AD Single Sign-On
  • Manage Azure AD Objects
  • Hybrid Identity
  • Password Hash Synchronization (PHS)
  • Pass-through Authentication (PTA)
  • Federated Authentication
  • Azure AD Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Azure AD Application Proxy
  • Password Writeback
  • Hybrid Identity
  • Password Hash Synchronization (PHS)
  • Pass-through Authentication (PTA)
  • Federated Authentication
  • Azure AD Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Azure AD Application Proxy
  • Password Writeback

Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification & Exam

Pursuing the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification reflects a commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in cloud technology. With cloud computing playing a critical role in modern IT infrastructure, this certification demonstrates hands-on expertise in managing, securing, and optimizing Azure environments. It also establishes a strong foundation for transitioning into cloud-focused roles and delivering scalable, reliable IT solutions.

To earn your Microsoft Azure Administrator course completion certificate and be certified by us, you’ll need to:

  • Attend all sessions 
  • Complete all course evaluations
  • Finish every assignment and hands-on project
  • Successfully pass the final assessments
  • Submit the project, at the end of the training, which needs to be reviewed and approved by our expert panel

Once all requirements are met, the certificate will be awarded—recognizing your commitment and newly gained expertise in Azure cloud architecture.

Please note: To take the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification exam, you must register and pay the applicable exam fee through Microsoft’s official certification portal.

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Without compromising on quality, we have priced our Microsoft Azure Administrator Training courses very competitively. We guarantee that you will find us more economical than any other training provider.

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Based on years of experience in delivering effective professional training, our courses are designed not only to prepare you as a Microsoft Azure Administrator, but also to empower you with best practices.
 

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All our trainers are highly qualified and certified in various industry frameworks. They have years of professional experience in their respective fields with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in training and consulting.
 

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You get lifetime access to the Learning Management System (LMS). Class recordings and presentations can be viewed online from the LMS.

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Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we do offer additional discounts to group and corporate training customers. Please email us at support@encertify.com to find out more about our group discount offerings.

The Azure Administrator Associate certification validates your ability to implement, manage, and monitor Microsoft Azure environments including virtual networks, storage, compute, identity, security, and governance.

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification is ideal for professionals who manage cloud services that span storage, networking, and compute cloud capabilities, with a deep understanding of each service across the full IT lifecycle.

You should consider this certification if you:

  • Have experience implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization’s Microsoft Azure environment.
  • Work with Azure services including compute, virtual networks, storage, and security.
  • Use Azure Portal and command-line tools like PowerShell and Azure CLI.
  • Are preparing for a career as an Azure administrator or expanding your skills in Azure infrastructure.

Please note: We recommend cross-checking with the Microsoft's portal for any recent updates.

There are no mandatory prerequisites for taking the AZ-104 exam. However, Microsoft recommends that candidates have at least six months of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure — particularly in managing core services such as compute, networking, storage, and security. Familiarity with the following tools and technologies is also strongly recommended:

  • Azure Portal – For GUI-based management and monitoring
  • Azure PowerShell – For automation and scripting tasks
  • Azure CLI – A command-line tool for managing Azure resources
  • ARM templates – For infrastructure as code (IaC) deployments
  • Microsoft Entra ID – Formerly Azure Active Directory (Azure AD); used for identity and access management

Please note: We recommend cross-checking with the Microsoft's portal for any recent updates.

The Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification (AZ-104) exam supports a variety of in-demand cloud and IT infrastructure roles. This certification validates your ability to manage Azure services including compute, storage, networking, and identity, making you a strong candidate for roles such as:

  • Azure Administrator
  • Cloud Administrator
  • Systems Administrator
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Cloud Operations Engineer
  • IT Administrator with Azure responsibilities
  • Support Engineer (Cloud/Infrastructure)

In addition to preparing you for in-demand roles, the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification (AZ-104) serves as a foundational step toward advanced Microsoft certifications, including:

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

These expert-level certifications build on the core administrative skills developed through AZ-104, enabling career progression into high-impact cloud architecture and DevOps roles.

While not mandatory, hands-on experience is strongly recommended. Candidates should be familiar with tools like:

  • Azure CLI & Azure PowerShell
  • Azure Portal
  • ARM templates
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Basic networking and security concepts

The AZ‑104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate exam measures your ability to perform core Azure administrative tasks. The key skill areas covered in the exam include:

  • Manage Azure identities and governance
  • Implement and manage storage
  • Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
  • Configure and manage virtual networking
  • Monitor and maintain Azure resources

These domains reflect the practical knowledge required to manage Azure environments effectively.

Please note: We recommend cross-checking with the Microsoft's portal for any recent updates.

The Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification (AZ-104) exam is a proctored certification exam designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of Azure administration. It uses a multiple-format structure, including multiple-choice, scenario-based, and potentially performance-based tasks. You will have 100 minutes to complete the exam, and a passing score of 700 out of 1000 is required. Microsoft does not disclose the exact number of questions. The exam is delivered through Pearson VUE, either online or at authorized test centers. It is available in the following languages: English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Traditional), and Italian.

Please note: We recommend cross-checking with the Microsoft's portal for any recent updates.

Yes. You may retake the AZ‑104 exam after 24 hours of your first attempt. Subsequent retake timings follow Microsoft’s standard policies.

Please note: We recommend cross-checking with the Microsoft's portal for any recent updates.

Yes—it is renewable annually. Starting six months before expiry, you can take a free, online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn. The assessment takes about 45 minutes and helps extend your certification another year.

Please note: We recommend cross-checking with the Microsoft's portal for any recent updates.

The exam fee varies by country. In the United States, for example, the exam currently costs USD 165 . You can check the exact pricing for your region when scheduling the exam on the Microsoft portal.

Please note: We recommend cross-checking with the Microsoft's portal for any recent updates.

Yes. The Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification is often considered a foundational credential that helps professionals build the skills needed for more advanced role-based certifications, such as:

  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
    AZ-104 is one of the prerequisites along with passing the AZ-400 exam.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    While not mandatory, AZ-104 is strongly recommended as preparation before attempting the AZ-305 exam.

Earning AZ-104 helps establish core Azure administrative skills, which are essential for progressing toward these expert-level certifications.

Please note: We recommend cross-checking with the Microsoft's portal for any recent updates.

Preparation time for the AZ‑104 exam varies widely depending on your background and experience with Microsoft Azure. While every learner’s journey is different, general estimates are:

  • Experienced IT professionals with Azure exposure: ~4–6 weeks of focused preparation
  • Beginners or those new to Azure: ~2–3 months of structured learning

These timelines are only indicative and should not be considered a fixed benchmark. Factors such as your familiarity with Azure services, study pace, and available time can all influence your preparation timeline.

You can schedule the AZ-104 exam through the Microsoft Learn certification page. Microsoft delivers the exam via Pearson VUE, offering both online and in-person proctored options.

Yes. You can take the AZ-104 exam online from home or office using Pearson VUE’s Online Proctoring service. You’ll need a secure testing environment and a functioning webcam that meets system requirements.

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