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How I passed the Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate Exam (AZ-104)

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Introduction

Hi, I am Adit Modi, and I recently passed the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Exam. I'd like to share my experience and tips to help others prepare and pass the exam.

Topics to cover

  1. Exam Prerequisites
  2. About the Exam
  3. How I prepared
  4. Useful Study tips and tricks
  5. Additional Resources

Exam Prerequisites

To take the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Exam, you should have a good understanding of cloud computing concepts and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services.

About the Exam

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Exam is a certification exam that assesses a candidate's knowledge and skills in managing Azure resources, virtual machines, storage, security, and network services. The exam blueprint consists of four domains:

  1. Manage Azure subscriptions and resources
  2. Implement and manage storage
  3. Configure and manage virtual networks
  4. Manage identities

How did I prepare?

I prepared for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Exam by using a combination of online resources, including Microsoft's official documentation, hands-on experience with Azure services, and practice exams.

  1. Microsoft official documentation: I started by reading through Microsoft's official documentation, which provides a comprehensive overview of Azure services and features.
  2. Hands-on experience: I then gained hands-on experience with Azure services by following tutorials, working on projects, and implementing Azure services in my personal or work environment.
  3. Practice exams: Finally, I took several practice exams to assess my knowledge and identify areas where I needed to improve.

Useful Study Tips and Tricks

  1. Create a study plan: Create a study plan and stick to it. Set aside dedicated time each day to focus on studying.
  2. Focus on the blueprint: Make sure you understand all of the topics covered in the exam blueprint.
  3. Take practice exams: Take several practice exams to assess your knowledge and identify areas where you need to improve.
  4. Focus on hands-on experience: Get hands-on experience with Azure services by following tutorials, working on projects, and implementing Azure services in your personal or work environment.

Additional Resources

  1. Microsoft's official documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/
  2. Microsoft Learn: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/
  3. Microsoft's certification page: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/
  4. Udemy courses: https://www.udemy.com/topic/azure/

In conclusion, I hope my experience and tips help you prepare and pass the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Exam. Good luck!