Microsoft Azure Administrator | Hyderabad
AZ-104 Certification Training in Hyderabad
Become a job-ready Azure administrator with Certifications Hub — Hyderabad’s trusted destination for AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training. This hands-on course covers all five exam domains — identity and governance, storage, compute, networking and monitoring — including the topics emphasised in Microsoft’s April 2026 update, and builds the portal, CLI and Bicep skills employers test in interviews. Weekday and weekend batches in Gachibowli and online suit working IT professionals and AZ-900 graduates across Hyderabad.
- Aligned to the April 2026 AZ-104 Skills Outline
- Covers Entra ID, Azure Policy, VMs, Storage, Networking and Monitoring
- Hands-On Labs With the Portal, CLI and Bicep in Every Module
- Practice for Case Studies, Drag-and-Drop and Lab-Style Questions
- Free Annual Renewal and Next-Step Guidance (AZ-305, AZ-400)
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AZ-104 Online & Classroom Batches in Hyderabad — Next Batch Details
Trainer Name | [Trainer Name] (Microsoft Certified Trainer) confirm |
Trainer Experience | [X]+ Years |
Next Batch Date | [EDIT: date] |
Course Duration | 6–8 Weeks (about 70 hours) |
Training Modes | Online & Classroom (Gachibowli, Hyderabad) |
Call Us | +91 7337599492 |
Mail To | certhub.info@gmail.com |
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AZ-900 Certification Basics
What Is AZ-104?
- AZ-104 is Microsoft’s Azure Administrator Associate exam, which tests hands-on skills to manage identities, storage, compute, networking and monitoring in Azure. You get 100 minutes, need 700 out of 1000 to pass, the fee is $165 (about ₹4,800 in India), and the certification renews free every year.
- AZ-104 validates hands-on administration: creating and securing resources, controlling access, and monitoring and backing up workloads. It is aimed at people who run Azure day to day, such as cloud administrators, infrastructure engineers and support engineers.
- It is the Associate-level step after AZ-900 certification training in Hyderabad, and the usual foundation for AZ-305 (Solutions Architect) and AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer). See the full Azure certification training in Hyderabad path.
- Unlike AZ-900, AZ-104 expires after a year, but renewal is free. You pass an online assessment on Microsoft Learn, which opens six months before your expiry date.
Quick facts
Questions: 40–60
FRESH FOR 2026
What Changed in AZ-104 in 2026?
- Microsoft updated the AZ-104 skills outline on 17 April 2026. The five domains stayed the same, but study guides report a higher weighting for identities and governance, plus more emphasis on Bicep and ARM templates, Azure Container Apps and updated Microsoft Entra terminology. The exam still takes 100 minutes.
Area | What Changed (As Reported) | What It Means for You |
Identities and governance | Weighting reported up to 20–25%, from 15–20% | Give more study time to Entra ID, RBAC and Azure Policy |
Compute | More emphasis on Bicep and ARM templates; Azure Container Apps included | Practise deploying with templates, not only the portal |
Networking | Weighting reported at 15–20%; Azure Bastion covered | Know how to reach VMs securely without public IPs |
Terminology | Microsoft Entra naming used throughout | Older notes that say “Azure AD” use outdated names |
What's on the exam
AZ-104 Exam Domains and Weights
- The exam is split into five domains. Our curriculum follows the same weighting, so your study time goes where most of the marks are.
Domain | Weight | What It Covers |
Manage Azure identities and governance | 20–25% | Microsoft Entra users and groups, RBAC, subscriptions, management groups, Azure Policy, resource locks, tags |
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources | 20–25% | Virtual machines, availability, scale sets, App Service, containers, ARM templates and Bicep |
Implement and manage storage | 15–20% | Storage accounts, redundancy, blob tiers and lifecycle, Azure Files, SAS tokens, AzCopy |
Implement and manage virtual networking | 15–20% | Virtual networks, peering, NSGs, VPN, load balancing, DNS, Network Watcher |
Monitor and maintain Azure resources | 10–15% | Azure Monitor, alerts, Log Analytics, Azure Backup, Site Recovery |
Choose your path
Where AZ-104 Fits in the Azure Certification Path
AZ-104 is the hands-on centre of the Azure path. Most people arrive from AZ-900 and move on to an Expert or specialist exam.
Exam | Level | Focus | Best For |
Fundamentals (before) | Cloud concepts and core Azure services | Anyone starting with Azure | |
AZ-104 | Associate (this course) | Hands-on Azure administration | Cloud and infrastructure administrators |
AZ-305 | Expert (next) | Designing Azure solutions | Architects and senior engineers |
AZ-400 | Expert (next) | DevOps and automation | DevOps and release engineers |
SC-500 | Associate (specialist) | Cloud and AI security | Cloud security engineers |
Course curriculum
AZ-104 Certification Course Curriculum
- Eleven modules mapped to the five exam domains, with hands-on labs throughout. Total time is about 70 hours.
Azure Administration Foundations & Tooling
- Subscriptions, resource groups and Azure Resource Manager
- Azure Portal, Cloud Shell, CLI and PowerShell
- Introduction to ARM templates and Bicep
- Setting up your lab subscription
Manage Identities with Microsoft Entra ID
- Users, groups and licences
- External users and guest access
- Self-service password reset
- Device and tenant settings
Governance & Role-Based Access Control
- Built-in roles and role assignments at each scope
- Management groups and subscriptions
- Azure Policy and resource locks
- Tags and cost management
Implement & Manage Storage
- Storage accounts and redundancy options
- Encryption, SAS tokens and access keys
- Blob tiers and lifecycle management
- Azure Files, Storage Explorer and AzCopy
Deploy & Manage Virtual Machines
- Creating VMs, sizes and disks
- Availability sets and availability zones
- Virtual machine scale sets
- VM extensions and configuration
Containers, App Service & Template Deployments
- App Service plans and deployment slots
- Azure Container Instances and Container Registry
- Azure Container Apps
- Deploying with ARM templates and Bicep
Virtual Networking Fundamentals
- Virtual networks, subnets and peering
- Network security groups and application security groups
- Azure Bastion for secure VM access
- Service endpoints, private endpoints and routing
Connectivity, Load Balancing & DNS
- VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute overview
- Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway
- Azure DNS and private DNS zones
- Network Watcher and troubleshooting
Monitor, Back Up & Recover Azure Resources
- Azure Monitor, metrics and alerts
- Log Analytics and KQL basics
- Azure Backup and recovery vaults
- Azure Site Recovery overview
Hands-On Administration Capstone
- Build a secure, multi-tier environment end to end
- Control access with RBAC and Azure Policy
- Deploy with Bicep and the CLI
- Monitor, back up and troubleshoot your build
Exam Preparation & Certification Guidance
- Domain-wise practice questions and timed mock exams
- Case-study, drag-and-drop and lab-style task strategy
- Booking through Pearson VUE or online
- Free annual renewal walkthrough and your next exam
Local relevance
Why Does It Matter in Hyderabad?
- Hyderabad’s cloud ecosystem got a major boost in 2026, when Microsoft launched its India South Central cloud region in the city, its fourth in India. More workloads running on Azure locally means more demand for people who can set up, secure and look after them.
- IT services firms and global capability centres in Hyderabad run large Azure migration and managed-service practices, and administrator and infrastructure roles are among the most common ways into that work.
- AZ-104 is the Azure certification admin and infrastructure roles most often ask for. Because interviews test hands-on skills, the strongest candidates pair the certificate with lab work they can talk through.
Hyderabad demand snapshot
New Microsoft cloud region | India South Central (Hyderabad), 2026 |
Key sectors hiring | IT Services, GCC, Fintech |
Typical roles | Azure Admin, Infra & Support Engineer |
Usual path | AZ-900 → AZ-104 → AZ-305 / AZ-400 |
BEFORE YOU APPLY
AZ-104 Eligibility: Do You Qualify?
No formal prerequisites
Microsoft doesn’t require AZ-900 or a degree before you sit AZ-104, and there is no experience check. Anyone can book the exam.
What helps you pass
Basic familiarity with networking, operating systems and virtualisation, plus time in a real Azure subscription. AZ-900 knowledge is useful if you are new to cloud.
- AZ-104 is much more hands-on than AZ-900. If you have never used Azure, start with our AZ-900 course first, or let our counsellors check your background and recommend a starting point.
Is this for you
AZ-104: Who Is It For?
System & Network Administrators
Moving on-premises Windows, Linux and network skills to Azure.
AZ-900 Graduates
Taking the next step from cloud concepts to hands-on administration.
Support & Infrastructure Engineers
Growing from tickets and monitoring into cloud operations.
Developers & DevOps Engineers
Understanding the infrastructure that applications and pipelines run on.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What You Will Learn
- AZ-104 training teaches you to run Azure the way an administrator does: creating and managing identities, assigning the right roles, and enforcing standards with Azure Policy and locks.
- You learn to build and look after the core resources: storage accounts, virtual machines, containers and web apps, and virtual networks with secure connectivity and load balancing.
- Because the April 2026 outline puts more weight on templates and newer services, you also practise deploying with Bicep and ARM templates and working with Azure Container Apps and Azure Bastion.
- Beyond the technical skills, you work through timed mock exams, case studies and lab-style tasks, and learn how booking, free annual renewal and your next certification work.
CAREER IMPACT
Career Benefits, Salary Growth & Global Recognition
- AZ-104 is the credential that turns cloud knowledge into a job profile, because it proves you can administer Azure and not only describe it.
1. The Azure Admin Credential Employers Recognise
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate maps directly to administrator and infrastructure roles, so recruiters can match you quickly.
2. Free Annual Renewal
Staying certified costs nothing beyond your time, because renewal is an online assessment on Microsoft Learn rather than a new exam fee.
3. The Foundation for Expert Paths
AZ-104 leads naturally to AZ-305 (Solutions Architect), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer) and security or data specialisations.
4. Skills Interviews Actually Test
Hands-on topics such as RBAC, networking, storage and monitoring are what Azure interviews ask about, so the learning pays off beyond the exam.
5. Current With the April 2026 Update
Covering Bicep, Container Apps and updated Entra terminology shows employers your skills match today’s Azure.
6. A Step Up From Fundamentals
Associate-level roles typically sit above fundamentals-only profiles, as the salary table below shows.
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
Key Skills from AZ-104 Certification Training
Identity & Access Management
Manage users, groups and roles with Microsoft Entra ID and RBAC.
Governance & Policy
Apply Azure Policy, locks, tags and management groups across subscriptions.
Storage Administration
Configure storage accounts, redundancy, access and lifecycle rules.
Compute & Containers
Deploy and manage VMs, scale sets, App Service and containers.
Networking & Connectivity
Build virtual networks with NSGs, peering, VPN, load balancing and DNS.
Monitoring & Recovery
Use Azure Monitor, alerts, Backup and Site Recovery to keep workloads healthy.
THE PROCESS
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting AZ-104 Certified
- Getting AZ-104 certified takes five clear steps, with no application audit or experience proof required.
1
Confirm Your Base
AZ-900 or equivalent basics
2
Complete Training
Structured course with hands-on labs
3
Practise Under Timed Conditions
Mock exams, case studies and lab tasks
4
Book Your Exam
Online or at a Pearson VUE centre
5
Pass & Renew Free
Annual renewal on Microsoft Learn
ABOUT US
About Certifications Hub
Certifications Hub is a Hyderabad certification training institute at Pranava Business Square, Gachibowli, offering 26 professional certification tracks across project management, cloud, data, security, quality, enterprise architecture and sustainability.
Our AZ-104 programme is led by [Trainer Name], a [Microsoft Certified Trainer] with [X]+ years of hands-on Azure administration experience across Hyderabad’s IT services and GCC sectors, who has helped working professionals and AZ-900 graduates earn their Azure Administrator credential.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Our AZ-104 Training in Hyderabad Stands Apart
We teach to the current outline, build real lab skills and are upfront about what the certificate can and cannot do for you.
Mapped to the April 2026 Outline
Our material covers the Bicep, Container Apps and Entra terminology updates, not just the older syllabus.
Lab-First Teaching
You build, break and fix real Azure resources using the portal, CLI and Bicep, because interviews test exactly that.
Transparent Costs and Renewal
We explain the exam fee, the free annual renewal and what happens if a certification lapses, so there are no surprises.
Honest About Outcomes
A certificate plus lab proof beats a certificate alone. We help you build both and plan your next exam.
Telugu, Hindi & English Support
Doubt-clearing support in the languages our students actually speak.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
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CAREER GROWTH
AZ-104 in Hyderabad: Salary, Career Growth & Industry Demand
AZ-104 sits on the junior-to-mid rungs of this ladder, and moving up to the senior and architect ranges usually means adding AZ-305 and real project experience.
Job Role | Experience | Certification Usually Asked For | Salary Range (Hyderabad) |
Junior Azure Administrator | 0–2 Years | AZ-900, then AZ-104 | ₹5–7 LPA |
Azure Administrator | 3–6 Years | AZ-104 | ₹9–14 LPA |
Senior Cloud Engineer | 6–10 Years | AZ-104, AZ-305 | ₹16–22 LPA |
Azure Solutions Architect | 8+ Years | AZ-104, then AZ-305 | ₹18–45 LPA |
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
What Your AZ-104 Certificate Looks Like
AZ-104 is issued by Microsoft and appears on your Microsoft Learn profile, where you can share it with employers worldwide. It is valid for one year and renews free.
EXAM DETAILS
AZ-104 Exam Fee, Format & Renewal
Microsoft applies regional pricing. India figures are approximate, so confirm the amount at checkout.
Exam | Format | Fee (USD) | Approx (₹ INR) | Validity |
AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) | 40–60 questions typical, 100 min | $165 | ~₹4,800 | 1 year, free online renewal |
AZ-305 (next step) | Expert, role-based | $165 | ~₹4,800–₹4,900 | 1 year, free online renewal |
Renewal is a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn that opens six months before your expiry date. If a certification lapses, you would need to pass the exam again, so we show you how and when to renew. Microsoft’s free learning path and practice assessment are good companions to training, and a failed exam can be retaken after a waiting period, with each attempt charged.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AZ-104 Certification Training in Hyderabad: FAQs
01. What is AZ-104 certification and why is it important in Hyderabad?
AZ-104 is Microsoft’s Azure Administrator Associate certification, which proves you can manage identities, storage, compute, networking and monitoring in Azure. In Hyderabad it matters because IT services firms and global capability centres hire Azure administrators and infrastructure engineers in large numbers.
02. Is AZ-104 hard to pass?
It is noticeably harder than AZ-900 because it tests hands-on administration through scenarios, case studies and sometimes lab tasks. Candidates who practise in a real Azure subscription do best.
03. How many questions are on the AZ-104 exam and how long is it?
You get 100 minutes of exam time, about 120 minutes including instructions. Microsoft typically gives 40 to 60 questions but does not fix the exact number.
04. What is the passing score for AZ-104?
You need 700 on Microsoft’s 1 to 1,000 scaled score. This does not mean 70 percent of answers correct.
05. How much does the AZ-104 exam cost in India?
The exam costs $165 in the US and roughly ₹4,800 in India. Microsoft applies regional pricing, so confirm the amount at checkout.
06. Does AZ-104 expire?
Yes. The Azure Administrator Associate certification is valid for 12 months, and renewal is free.
07. How do I renew AZ-104?
Pass a free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn. It opens six months before your certification expires.
08. What changed in AZ-104 in 2026?
Microsoft updated the skills outline on 17 April 2026. Study guides report a higher weighting for identities and governance and more emphasis on Bicep and ARM templates, Azure Container Apps and Microsoft Entra terminology.
09. What are the AZ-104 exam domains and their weights?
Identities and governance is 20–25%, compute is 20–25%, storage is 15–20%, virtual networking is 15–20%, and monitoring and maintenance is 10–15%.
10. Does AZ-104 have lab questions?
The exam can include interactive lab tasks alongside case studies, multiple-choice and drag-and-drop questions, and the mix varies. Hands-on practice prepares you for all of them.
11. Do I need AZ-900 before AZ-104?
No. Microsoft does not require AZ-900, but it is recommended if you are new to cloud because AZ-104 assumes you know the basics.
12. How long does it take to prepare for AZ-104?
Most working professionals need about 6 to 8 weeks of structured study and labs. Our course runs 6 to 8 weeks part-time.
13. Do I need coding skills for AZ-104?
Not heavy coding, but basic scripting with the CLI or PowerShell and the ability to read Bicep or ARM templates help.
14. Can I take the AZ-104 exam online?
Yes. You can sit AZ-104 as an online proctored exam or at a Pearson VUE test centre.
15. Is AZ-104 worth it in 2026?
Yes, if you want an Azure administrator or infrastructure role. It costs about ₹4,800, renews free and pays off most when paired with hands-on lab experience.
16. What should I take after AZ-104?
Most people move to AZ-305 for architecture or AZ-400 for DevOps. SC-500 suits security, and DP-700 or AI-103 suit data and AI.
17. What jobs can I get after AZ-104?
Common roles include Azure administrator, cloud support engineer, infrastructure engineer and junior DevOps engineer.
18. How much do AZ-104 certified professionals earn in Hyderabad?
Illustratively, junior administrators earn around ₹5–7 LPA and administrators with 3 to 6 years of experience around ₹9–14 LPA. See the salary table and verify against current listings.
19. Can I take AZ-104 training in Hyderabad while working full-time?
Yes. We run weekend and evening batches built around job timings, with labs you can complete outside live sessions.
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