✅ AZ-104: Why the Azure Administrator certificate is essential for every cloud administrator
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104): Indispensable for modern cloud administrators. Discover how the AZ-104 certification transforms you into a full-fledged Microsoft Azure Administrator. From practical skills to strategic impact on your cloud environment.
📘 Introduction
You’ll learn the basics of cloud knowledge with AZ-900. But those with responsibility for management, configuration and security in Azure need to look further.
AZ-104 is the certificate for IT professionals who work with the operational side of Azure on a daily basis.
That’s why this certificate is increasingly a requirement in job postings. Moreover, it gives you directly applicable skills. As a result, AZ-104 strengthens your position on the job market and in your organization.
🔍 What does the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification entail?
AZ-104 validates your skills as an administrator of an Azure environment. You will learn how to manage resources, assign user roles, configure networks and secure data.
The exam tests you on five main components:
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Identity management and governance
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Storage solutions (including blobs and disks)
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Compute resources such as VMs and scale sets
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Virtual networks and connections
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Monitoring and automation through Azure Monitor
In addition, you will learn to work with tools like Microsoft Azure OpenAI, which will help you automate management processes. This not only makes you more efficient as an administrator, but also more innovative.
🧩 Why is AZ-104 strategically valuable?
✔️ Broadly applicable – You will apply the knowledge gained in realistic management environments.
✔️ Strong market signal – Companies are increasingly explicitly asking for AZ-104 in their job postings. This certificate sets you apart.
✔️ Linkage to DevOps practices – AZ-104 is not a stand-alone module. Rather, it is a logical step toward DevOps certifications such as AZ-400.
✔️ Smart tools included – You’ll learn to leverage AI solutions through Microsoft Azure OpenAI. This keeps you up to date in a market where automation is key.
✔️ Basis for continued development – Want to advance to Azure Solutions Architect? Then AZ-104 is often a requirement.
👥 Who is AZ-104 suitable for?
AZ-104 is of interest to anyone active in Azure management. Consider, for example:
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System and network administrators
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Freelancers looking to raise their profile
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DevOps engineers with operational duties
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IT professionals who already have AZ-900 and want to specialize further
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Project managers working closely with cloud teams
In addition, the certificate is useful for recruiters and managers. They gain a better understanding of the tasks and knowledge required for an administrator role in Azure.
🛠️ Here’s how to prepare properly
Thoughtful preparation significantly increases your chances of success. Therefore, consider the following approach:
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Start with the official Microsoft Learn track for AZ-104.
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Practice regularly in an Azure sandbox environment.
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Test your knowledge with practice questions on Whizlabs or MeasureUp.
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Plan the exam within a clear timeline. This way, you will avoid procrastination.
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Consider a bootcamp or online course if you want to go faster.
In addition, you can get additional support from certified experts through guided pathways.
🔮 Azure management in the future
The role of cloud administrator is changing. In addition to traditional responsibilities, more and more is expected in the areas of security, cost control and AI integration.
Therefore, it is crucial that you continuously develop your skills.
AZ-104 helps you do just that. It not only prepares you for today, but also for the future. Think automation with Microsoft Azure OpenAI, proactive monitoring and scalable governance.
In short, with AZ-104 you are ready for the next generation of cloud management.
🎯 Call to Action
Do you want a strategically stronger position in Azure projects? Then start the AZ-104 certification program now.
📩 Request a free intake at info@improfs.nl or download the study guide at https://improfs.nl/blog
