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Azure AZ-104Microsoft Azure Administrator
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) validates the skills required to manage Azure resources — identity, storage, compute, virtual networks, and governance.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the Azure AZ-104 exam.
- Passing score
- 700 / 1000
- Format & length
- 40–60 questions · 100 minutes
- Voucher cost
- $165 USD
- Prerequisites
- AZ-900 recommended, 6+ months Azure experience
- Validity
- Lifetime (does not expire)
Exam facts sourced from the official Microsoft certification page. Last reviewed June 2026.
What’s tested
Key topics on the Azure AZ-104 exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official Azure AZ-104 exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Azure Identities & Governance
- Storage
- Compute Resources
- Virtual Networking
- Monitor & Maintain Azure Resources
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Azure system admins, cloud engineers on Microsoft stacks, and AZ-900 holders ready for the role-based credential.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
AZ-104 is the Microsoft credential that maps to Azure Administrator and cloud-infrastructure roles, where US compensation clusters around $95–135K mid-career. It's the gate for many Microsoft Partner roles and a near-requirement at large Microsoft-shop employers (banks, healthcare systems, the federal government). Distinct from AZ-204 (developer / PaaS) — AZ-104 is the IAM, networking, storage, and governance track.
Sample question
What a Azure AZ-104 question looks like.
A company needs to deploy a Windows Server 2022 VM in Azure that requires a minimum of 32 vCPUs, 256 GiB RAM, and local NVMe SSD storage for temporary scratch space with extremely low latency. The VM must reside in East US. Which VM series should the administrator select?
See the answer & explanation
Correct: B. Lsv3-series
Why: Lsv3-series VMs are storage-optimized with directly attached local NVMe SSDs designed for high-throughput, low-latency storage workloads. Dsv5-series is general-purpose and does not provide local NVMe storage. Esv5-series is memory-optimized but also lacks local NVMe. Bsv2-series is burstable and intended for workloads with variable CPU needs, not high-speed local storage.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
79 questions covering every objective on the official Azure AZ-104 exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking Azure AZ-104 unlocks every other Cloud exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Azure AZ-104
What is the Azure AZ-104 exam?
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) validates the skills required to manage Azure resources — identity, storage, compute, virtual networks, and governance.
How many questions are on the Azure AZ-104 exam, and how long is it?
40–60 questions · 100 minutes
What is the passing score for the Azure AZ-104 exam?
700 / 1000
How much does the Azure AZ-104 exam cost?
$165 USD
Are there prerequisites for the Azure AZ-104 exam?
AZ-900 recommended, 6+ months Azure experience
How long is the Azure AZ-104 certification valid?
Lifetime (does not expire)
How many questions does the Azure AZ-104 bank have?
79 questions, organized into 5 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Cloud exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the Azure AZ-104 content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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