AZ-104 Study Topics — Free Mind Map
Visual map of AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator domains — identities & governance, storage, compute, virtual networking, and monitoring. Free mind map.
What's actually on the AZ-104 exam — and how much weight does each domain carry? Based on the April 17, 2026 skills measured.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the AZ-104 domain weights?
As of April 17, 2026: Manage Azure identities and governance (20–25%), Implement and manage storage (15–20%), Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20–25%), Implement and manage virtual networking (15–20%), Monitor and maintain Azure resources (10–15%). Plan study time accordingly.
Do I need AZ-900 before AZ-104?
Not formally required. AZ-900 is strongly recommended for beginners — it builds vocabulary and mental models you'll use throughout AZ-104. If you're transitioning from AWS or GCP with hands-on cloud admin experience, you can often skip straight to AZ-104 with focused prep on Azure-specific terminology.
How long should I study for AZ-104?
Typically 80–120 hours over 6–10 weeks, depending on your starting point. AZ-104 is hands-on — labs in your own Azure subscription beat passive watching. Build VMs, configure NSGs, deploy with Bicep, and practise PowerShell + CLI. The free Microsoft Learn AZ-104 paths plus the official practice assessment is a solid plan.
What changed in the April 2026 update?
Mostly minor refinements within existing functional groups — no domain weights changed, no new functional areas. Microsoft tightened wording on storage, VMs, container provisioning, and virtual networking topics. If you've been studying with older guides, focus your refresh on container apps (ACA), Bicep, and the latest Azure Monitor features.