Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Become a certified Azure administrator and run your organization's cloud infrastructure.
- 40 to 60 questions plus case studies
- 700/1000 threshold
- 5 operational domains (identities, storage, compute, networking, monitoring)
- 120-minute exam
- Free annual renewal on Microsoft Learn
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Overview
AZ-104 is the most in-demand Azure administrator certification on the market. It validates real operational skills: managing identities, configuring storage, deploying VMs, building virtual networks, and monitoring all of it.
Unlike AZ-900, which stays conceptual, AZ-104 tests your ability to act on the Azure portal, write ARM templates / Bicep, and diagnose network or identity issues.
For systems engineers, junior DevOps, and on-premise administrators transitioning to the cloud, AZ-104 is the structuring step that opens the way to Associate and Expert certifications (AZ-305, AZ-400, AZ-500).
Why this certification in 2026
AZ-104 separates those who understand Azure from those who can operate it. That difference is what justifies a meaningful salary bump and unlocks truly cloud-native roles.
Fiche d'examen
- Émetteur
- Microsoft
- Code examen
- AZ-104
- Questions
- 40 to 60 questions + case studies
- Durée
- 120 minutes
- Seuil
- 700/1000
- Coût officiel
- $165
- Validité
- 1 year (free annual renewal on Microsoft Learn)
- Prérequis
- Azure experience recommended (6+ months), AZ-900 advised
- Langues d'examen
- English, French + 14 other languages
Dernière mise à jour Microsoft — Microsoft Learn skills measured, 2025 version
Simulation syllabus
The syllabus follows the official exam framework faithfully.
- Microsoft Entra ID users and groups
- Azure RBAC custom roles
- Subscriptions and management groups
- Azure Policy and resource locks
- Tags and cost management
What this certification brings you
The most in-demand cloud admin certification
AZ-104 leads cloud postings in francophone Africa and Europe. A near-mandatory step for most cloud admin roles.
Significant salary jump
AZ-104 certified Azure admins typically earn 30–50% more than uncertified peers.
Doors open into DevOps
AZ-104 is often the first step required to switch into a junior DevOps / SRE role.
Springboard to AZ-305 / AZ-400
Solutions Architects (AZ-305) and DevOps Engineers (AZ-400) build on AZ-104 skills.
Career outlook & salaries
Ranges observed internationally and across French-speaking Africa.
| Poste | International | Afrique francophone |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Administrator | €50k–80k/year | 700k – 1.6M XAF/month |
| Cloud Engineer | €55k–90k/year | 900k – 1.9M XAF/month |
| SysAdmin / Junior DevOps | €45k–75k/year | 650k – 1.4M XAF/month |
| Cloud Engineer (specialized) | €55k–85k/year | 800k – 1.7M XAF/month |
- Poste
- Azure Administrator
- International
- €50k–80k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 700k – 1.6M XAF/month
- Poste
- Cloud Engineer
- International
- €55k–90k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 900k – 1.9M XAF/month
- Poste
- SysAdmin / Junior DevOps
- International
- €45k–75k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 650k – 1.4M XAF/month
- Poste
- Cloud Engineer (specialized)
- International
- €55k–85k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 800k – 1.7M XAF/month
Salary ranges observed on the international and West African markets. Sources: Coursera (2025), Glassdoor Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire (2026), Grey Search Africa × HEC Paris (2025), PMI Salary Survey (2024). Certifications meaningfully lift compensation, but actual salaries depend on experience, sector, and employer.
What's included in your simulation
- 40 to 60 questions plus scenario-based case studies
- 120-minute timer just like the real exam
- Domain report (identity, storage, compute, networking, monitoring)
- Explanations linked to official Microsoft documentation
- ARM / Bicep questions aligned with 2025 skills measured
- Unlimited retries for 12 months
- Coaching available with an Azure-certified mentor
Who this certification is for
Cloud and systems administrators
You already manage Azure resources daily and want to formalize your expertise.
On-premise admins in transition
You come from VMware / on-premise Active Directory and want to build a cloud profile.
Junior DevOps
AZ-104 is often the first step required before AZ-400. Take it early in your DevOps journey.
Cloud consultants and integrators
Your clients require AZ-104 minimum on Azure engagements. A staffing must-have.
Your ASK For IT expert
Human support from a certified expert.
Aïcha Mbarga
Azure Cloud Architect
Douala, Cameroon
Microsoft-certified cloud architect, 8 years on Azure projects across Africa and Europe.
- AZ-900
- AZ-104
- AZ-305
They earned theirs with this simulation
« The real difference vs. other platforms: the AZ-104 case studies. I trained on complex VNet peering + NSG scenarios — exactly what Microsoft throws at you on exam day. »
Cheikh Diop
Azure Cloud Administrator — Dakar, Senegal
« Moved from on-premise sysadmin to Cloud Engineer thanks to AZ-104. Salary jumped from 450k to 1.3M XAF/month in 6 months. The ASK For IT simulator faithfully mirrors Microsoft's 2025 weights. »
Kossi Agbeko
Cloud Engineer — Lomé, Togo
Frequently asked questions about AZ-104
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