The Microsoft AZ-104 November 2023 Release, also known as the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification, assesses a candidate's ability to manage and maintain Azure resources and services. The exam objectives cover a range of essential skills and knowledge areas, including:
Azure Governance and Compliance:
Understanding Azure policies, role-based access control, and compliance requirements to ensure secure and well-managed Azure environments.
Azure Identity and Access Management:
Managing Azure Active Directory, users, groups, and access to resources to maintain a secure and organized identity infrastructure.
Microsoft AZ-104 Virtual Machines:
Deploying and managing virtual machines (VMs) in Azure, including configuration, monitoring, and scaling.
Microsoft AZ-104 Storage:
Utilizing Azure storage solutions, such as Blob, File, and Queue storage, for data storage and retrieval.
Microsoft AZ-104 Networking:
Configuring and troubleshooting virtual networks, VPN connections, and network security groups to enable communication between Azure resources.
Microsoft AZ-104 Backup and Site Recovery:
Implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions for Azure resources to ensure business continuity.
Microsoft AZ-104 App Service:
Managing web apps and app service plans for hosting web applications in Azure.
Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Databases:
Configuring and maintaining various Azure database services, including SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL.
Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Monitoring and Diagnostics:
Using Azure AZ-104 Monitor and other tools to monitor, analyze, and optimize resource performance.
Azure AZ-104 Automation and Scripting:
Automating tasks using Azure Automation and PowerShell or Azure CLI scripting.
The Microsoft Exam is an important certification for professionals looking to demonstrate their expertise in Azure administration and is a fundamental step for those pursuing a career in cloud management and operations. Successful candidates prove their ability to effectively manage Azure resources and services, ensuring reliability, security, and performance within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
