Welcome to the AZ-104 Study Guide repository! This repo provides a structured study plan, resources, and hands-on labs to help you prepare for the Microsoft AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification exam. Each module aligns with the core AZ-104 exam objectives, covering essential Azure services and skills for managing and administering Azure environments.
The repository is organized into folders for each key module in the AZ-104 curriculum. Each module includes:
- README.md: A 1-day, 4-hour study plan outlining key topics and learning objectives.
- labs/: Step-by-step hands-on labs for practical learning.
- resources/: Additional reference materials, cheat sheets, and links for further reading.
az-104-study-guide/
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├── README.md # Main repository overview and structure
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├── identities-governance/
│ ├── README.md # Study plan and lab guide for identities and governance
│ ├── labs/ # Hands-on lab exercises for identity management and governance
│ └── resources/ # Additional resources for further learning
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├── storage/
│ ├── README.md # Study plan and lab guide for storage
│ ├── labs/ # Hands-on lab exercises for storage management
│ └── resources/ # Additional storage resources
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├── compute/
│ ├── README.md # Study plan and lab guide for compute resources
│ ├── labs/ # Hands-on lab exercises for VMs, containers, and scaling
│ └── resources/ # Additional resources for compute topics
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├── networking/
│ ├── README.md # Study plan and lab guide for networking
│ ├── labs/ # Hands-on lab exercises for virtual networks, VPNs, and security groups
│ └── resources/ # Additional networking resources
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└── monitoring-backup/
├── README.md # Study plan and lab guide for monitoring and backup
├── labs/ # Hands-on lab exercises for monitoring and backup solutions
└── resources/ # Additional resources for monitoring and backup
| Module | Description | Link to Module |
|---|---|---|
| Identities and Governance | Manage Azure AD, RBAC, policies, and compliance for secure identity and governance. | Identities and Governance |
| Storage | Configure and manage Azure storage accounts, blob storage, file shares, and backups. | Storage |
| Compute | Deploy and manage VMs, scale sets, and container services for applications and workloads. | Compute |
| Networking | Set up and manage virtual networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and network security. | Networking |
| Monitoring and Backup | Implement monitoring, logging, backups, and disaster recovery for Azure resources. | Monitoring and Backup |
- Choose a Module: Each module covers a specific area of Azure. You can follow the recommended study sequence or dive into any module that interests you.
- Review the Study Plan: Each module README provides a 1-day, 4-hour study plan covering key concepts.
- Complete the Labs: Practical labs are included in each module's
labs/folder. Follow the instructions to get hands-on experience. - Explore Additional Resources: Each
resources/folder contains documentation links, reference materials, and tips for deeper learning.
- Microsoft Azure Account: You'll need an active Azure account for completing the labs. If you don’t have one, you can create a free account at Azure Free Account.
- Basic Knowledge of Azure: Familiarity with the Azure portal and basic cloud concepts is recommended but not required.
- Microsoft Learn: Explore official learning paths for Azure Administrator skills at Microsoft Learn - AZ-104.
- Azure Documentation: Refer to Azure Documentation for in-depth guides and tutorials on each Azure service.
- AZ-104 Exam Skills Outline: Review the official AZ-104 Exam Outline to see a detailed breakdown of the topics covered.
If you have suggestions, corrections, or additional resources, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request!
This repository is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
Happy studying, and best of luck on your journey to becoming an Azure Administrator!