Certification · Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) · Released October 2026

Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 Exam Guide by Kai London

This exam guide takes you through the knowledge Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) expects, area by area, in clear language — with worked examples, exam tips and practice questions so you can check your progress as you go.

What the book covers

Identities and governance

Microsoft Entra ID, roles, policy and subscriptions.

Storage

Storage accounts, access and data protection.

Compute

Virtual machines, containers and app services.

Networking

Virtual networks, connectivity and name resolution.

Monitoring and backup

Monitoring resources and protecting them with backup.

Practice and review

End-of-chapter questions with explanations, plus a final review checklist.

This is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Microsoft; exam names are trademarks of their owners. Always check the current official exam outline.

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Who it is for

AZ-104 candidates and Azure administrators.

About the author

Professor Kai London — CISSP, CISM.

An internationally recognised cybersecurity executive, board advisor and Founder & CEO of Quantum AI Systems Security LLC, writing at the convergence of AI, governance and operational resilience. Honorary Professor and Researcher at UCL.