AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
A live, instructor-led course that takes you through everything the AZ-104 exam measures, with hands-on labs in a real Azure environment. Built for people who want to do the job with confidence, not just pass a test.
Course overview
AZ-104 Azure Administrator is our flagship associate programme for IT professionals who operate Microsoft Azure day to day. Delivered live in a small batch, it takes you through everything the AZ-104 exam measures with hands-on labs in a real Azure environment, so the tasks feel routine by the time you sit the exam.
You will implement and manage identity with Microsoft Entra ID, secure and govern subscriptions, configure storage, deploy and maintain compute, build virtual networks, and set up monitoring, backup and recovery. Every objective is tied to how it is actually used on real engagements, so you pass the exam and can do the job.
What you will learn
- ✓ Manage Azure identities and governance with Entra ID
- ✓ Implement and manage storage solutions
- ✓ Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
- ✓ Configure and manage virtual networking
- ✓ Monitor and maintain Azure resources
- ✓ Apply role-based access control correctly
- ✓ Back up, restore and protect workloads
- ✓ Walk into the exam knowing exactly what is tested
Skills you will gain
AZ-104 skills blueprint
The areas this exam measures, and the order we teach them live.
Course modules
Identity and governance
Entra ID users and groups, role-based access control, subscriptions, management groups, and policy.
Storage
Storage accounts, blob and file storage, access keys, shared access signatures, and storage security.
Compute
Virtual machines, availability, scale sets, containers, and Azure App Service.
Virtual networking
Virtual networks, network security groups, load balancing, peering, and name resolution.
Monitor and maintain
Azure Monitor, alerts, Log Analytics, Network Watcher, backup and recovery.
Exam readiness
Revision sets, practice scenarios, and a live readiness check before you book the exam.
Prerequisites
Recommended before you join. We start from a clear baseline, so these help but are not strict gates.
- ✓ Understanding of on-premises virtualisation, networking and identity concepts
- ✓ AZ-900 or equivalent foundational knowledge is recommended, not required
- ✓ Comfortable working with the Azure portal
Who this is for
IT professionals moving into Azure administration, support engineers stepping up to the cloud, and anyone targeting the AZ-104 certification who wants live guidance rather than working alone through recordings. Some general IT familiarity helps, but we start from a clear baseline.
The AZ-104 exam at a glance
Exam is booked separately with Microsoft. Figures are indicative of the current format; we confirm the specifics during your programme.
Where this can take you
Common questions
Is this live or recorded?
Every session is live and instructor-led over Microsoft Teams. There are no pre-recorded videos. You learn with a real trainer and a small group.
When does the next batch start?
Batches form on a rolling basis. Send an enquiry and we will reply with the next available start date and times that fit your schedule.
How are session times decided?
Once you enquire, we set up a short Microsoft Teams call to agree the days and times that work for the batch.
Do you include hands-on labs?
Yes. You practise in a real environment throughout the AZ-104 course, so the exam tasks feel routine by the time you sit it.
Does the price include the exam voucher?
Tell us during your enquiry and we will confirm what is included for your batch.
Ready to join the next AZ-104 batch?
Send an enquiry and we will confirm the next live start date, then set a time together over Teams.