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AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator - Complete Exam Prep (Udemy.com)

AZ-104 certification prep covering identity, networking, storage, compute & monitoring

Created by: Scott Duffy

Last updated June 2026

Our take

Based on the ratings of 58,239 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in June 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is a certification-prep course, not a general Azure class. Scott Duffy walks through the AZ-104 objectives in order, Entra ID and RBAC, subscriptions and governance, storage, virtual machines, networking, monitoring and backup, across 187 lectures and about 18 hours. It ships with a free study guide PDF and a 3-hour cram review for the day before the test. The audience notes say it is aimed at people with some Azure exposure already, not first-time cloud users.

Reviewers who passed the exam credit Scott's clear, detailed explanations and the way the course tracks the official objectives lecture by lecture, David Smith called the organization consistent with the exam and said it helps beyond just passing. But a real slice of lower-rated reviews say the course runs shallow on Bicep, the CLI and scenario-heavy topics, with a few reviewers estimating 40 to 50 percent of tested material gets thin coverage. Others flag an outdated portal in spots and a disjointed flow where features get split across lessons instead of covered together.

At this price it is still a reasonable spine for exam prep, and with 58,000-plus reviews and a 4.5 average it clearly works for a lot of people. But treat it as one input, not the whole plan: pair it with Microsoft Learn or practice exams if you want real confidence on exam day, especially for CLI and Bicep questions. Recently updated in mid-2026, which helps, but the portal-mismatch complaints suggest keeping an eye on Azure's own docs alongside the videos.

Best forWorking Azure admins who need the material organized around the exact exam objectives.
Skip it ifTotal Azure newcomers who need deep hands-on labs before facing scenario-based exam questions.

Pros

  • Structured section by section to match the actual AZ-104 exam objectives
  • Includes a free study guide PDF and a 3-hour last-minute cram review
  • Reviewers say Scott Duffy explains things clearly and takes time on details
  • Recently refreshed, last updated June 2026

Cons

  • Several reviewers say Bicep, CLI and scenario-based topics get shallow treatment
  • Some interfaces and Entra ID screens no longer match the current Azure portal
  • One reviewer says hands-on labs cost extra beyond the course itself
Excellent organization and presentation of material, consistent with exam objectives.
David Smith, a student

Billed as intermediate, and reviewers agree it fits people already touching Azure at work, not first-timers.

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What you will learn

  • Know how to implement solutions for the Microsoft Azure platform
  • Pass the Microsoft AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator test the first time
  • Achieve the Azure Administrator Associate badge
  • Understand the main concepts of Azure, beyond the ones you normally use
  • Be up-to-date on the latest updates to this ever-changing platform

Course content

26 sections · 187 lectures · 18 hours of video 1 quiz, 1 practice test, 24 articles

  1. 1Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Course 3 free previews10 lectures · 25 min
  2. 2Azure Concepts4 lectures · 19 min
  3. 3PowerShell and CLI 2 free previews5 lectures · 31 min
  4. 4Introduction to Azure Active Directory (Azure AD or Microsoft Entra ID)9 lectures · 42 min
  5. 5Manage Microsoft Entra users and groups9 lectures · 40 min
  6. 6Manage role-based access control (RBAC) 1 free preview8 lectures · 42 min
  7. 7Manage subscriptions and governance 1 free preview13 lectures · 1.1 hours
  8. 8Configure access to storage14 lectures · 1.2 hours
  9. 9Manage data in Azure storage accounts4 lectures · 14 min
  10. 10Configure Azure files2 lectures · 12 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Senior technical people with exposure to Azure
  • Those interested in passing the Azure AZ-104 test
  • Operations team who want to learn more about implementing cloud solutions
  • Does not cover development or architecture

What you need before you start

  • A free or paid subscription to Microsoft Azure
  • Excitement to learn Microsoft's constantly growing cloud platform

How it compares

Against the other 848 rated Udemy courses in IT Certifications on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 43% of them
  • Reviews58,239#8 of 849 by number of reviews
  • Length18.1 hourslonger than 79% of them
  • Last updatedJune 2026more recently than 67% of them

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Course Description

The AZ-104 exam doesn’t test theory. It tests whether you can actually administer Azure.

This course is designed to take you from “I kind of know Azure” to confidently managing identities, networking, storage, compute, and monitoring in real Azure environments.

This course is built around the exact skills Microsoft expects an Azure Administrator to use day to day. You’ll work through Azure administration end-to-end, learning how subscriptions, identity, networking, storage, compute, and monitoring fit together in practice, not just as isolated services. Every section aligns with the current AZ-104 exam objectives and reflects how Azure is actually configured and managed in real environments.

Rather than focusing on memorization, the course emphasizes understanding and decision-making. You’ll see why certain Azure features are used, how they interact, and what tradeoffs administrators need to consider. By the end of the course, you won’t just be prepared to answer exam questions... you’ll be able to manage Azure resources confidently, troubleshoot common issues, and explain your choices in a professional setting.

What you’ll be able to do after completing this course

  • Manage Azure identities and governance

    • Configure Microsoft Entra ID users, groups, and role-based access control (RBAC)

    • Assign roles at the subscription, resource group, and resource level

    • Manage subscriptions, policies, and resource locks to enforce governance

  • Implement and manage Azure storage

    • Create and configure storage accounts, containers, file shares, and access tiers

    • Secure storage using shared access signatures, access keys, and identity-based access

    • Configure redundancy, lifecycle management, backups, and recovery options

  • Deploy and manage Azure compute resources

    • Create and manage virtual machines, disks, images, and availability options

    • Configure VM scale sets for scalability and resiliency

    • Manage backups, monitoring, and basic automation for compute workloads

  • Implement and manage virtual networking

    • Design and configure virtual networks, subnets, and IP addressing

    • Secure network traffic using network security groups, routing, and service endpoints

    • Configure VPN gateways, peering, and hybrid connectivity scenarios

  • Monitor and maintain Azure resources

    • Use Azure Monitor, alerts, and logs to track performance and availability

    • Configure diagnostic settings and analyze metrics for troubleshooting

    • Implement basic cost management and resource optimization strategies

COURSE BONUS: Free study guide PDF available for download inside the course.

SECOND BONUS: 3-hour last-minute exam cram videos for when you want to go through all the topics in a half-day before taking the exam.

Latest 5-stars review - "Scott is a great tutor, and this course completely lives up to my expectations. I think it is well organized to match the syllabus and clarified a lot of issues in the first few lectures. Also currently the Microsoft official learning resources are pretty useless ..."

Complete preparation for the Azure AZ-104 exam - "Microsoft Azure Administration".

Get your questions answered in the course. This course is of great value as it gets continually improved as the exam requirements change. This course will be ready for you when you're ready to take the exam.

The opportunity in cloud computing is clear. Most companies are implementing or investigating how to implement cloud technologies within their operations. Don't be left behind. Be ahead of the curve by getting Azure certified, and be ready for the opportunity to advance your career.

The next time your resume is on someone's desk—be it a promotion at work or a new job opportunity—you cannot afford to have such an obvious gap in knowledge. Industry trends show that supporting applications that have cloud-hosted components is becoming the in-demand skill of tomorrow. Having Azure skills on your resume will only help you get in front of more hiring managers, and land more jobs.

This course goes through all of the skills needed to take and pass the Microsoft certification exam, AZ-104 exam: Microsoft Azure Administrator. While other online resources cover bits and pieces of the topic, I can confidently say this course goes deep on everything you need to know for this exam. 

Skills at a glance

  • 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%)

Microsoft introduced a new exam AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator exam, and this course covers those requirements. Free upgrade for all existing students.

This course teaches all of the requirements for each exam, one by one. Each of the things that Microsoft tests will be covered in this course.

You get lifetime access to the course, and so there are no silly "30-day" countdowns that require you to pay more to extend access. This course will be here when you need it.

Enroll today!

Version History

V1.0-1.9 Covering 70-533 exam contents.

V2.0-2.9 Covering AZ-103 exam contents.

V3.0-3.4: Covering AZ-104 exam contents.

V4.0 Mar 2023 Updates. Re-recorded the Azure Active Directory, access control, subscriptions and governance, and access to storage sections. Re-recorded virtual machines and VMSS sections.

V5.0 Oct 2023 Updates. Azure Cache for Redis, ACR, Docker Desktop, Azure AD now Entra ID.

V6.0 May 2025. Updates. New videos for Storage, VMs. Practice test updated.


Microsoft, Windows, and Microsoft Azure are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This course is not certified, accredited, affiliated with, nor endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.


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Instructor Details

Scott Duffy

Hi there, my name is Scott Duffy. And I love making complex technical topics easy to understand. 

    This has been the basis of my entire career – as a developer, as a development manager, as a software architect – over the past 20 years. I spend half my time in the world of business, explaining complex technical topics to business owners and stakeholders so that they can understand and agree with my approach to solving their business problems with technical solutions. And the other half with developers, explaining the business reasons behind decisions and ensuring that any decisions made on the technical side don't restrict the business in unexpected ways. 

    And I'm here on Udemy to teach what I know in an approachable way. I started teaching courses in 2014, and have taught over 1,600,000 students. I am grateful every day for being able to connect with so many students in almost every country around the world.

    I'm a certified Enterprise Architect and certified cloud architect. I have been developing with Microsoft technologies for 20 years, starting with Classic ASP, and all the versions of .NET. We now live in the cloud era, with Microsoft Azure being prevalent in most large enterprises. I'm certified as an Azure Architect and Developer too. As well as AWS Solution Architect Associate (SAA).

    Microsoft MVP Award winner for 2022-2025.

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Reviews

4.5

58,239 ratings on Udemy

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By Soheb Shaikh on 8/31/2026

Great course, thank you Scott for the efforts. I was able to successfully clear Az104 certification.

By Pedro Lobrigato de Paula on 8/13/2026

Helped me pass the AZ 104 exam. The course is tailored exactly for the exam, there is no wasted content.

By Siva Aluri on 8/11/2026

I feel scott is following proper exam requirement checklist and I like the way he explains . Its very clear.

By Saul de Ponte on 8/11/2026

Although the course covers a lot of material on the Azure console and the CLI, overall I found it very boring—especially because there were many times when there were concepts, key points, and important comments that required me to fast-forward and rewind the videos just to catch those important details. I often found myself wishing there were materials—like slides—with that information, since the console isn’t user-friendly at all. After 16 hours, there are topic-by-topic summaries that were actually helpful. For this reason, I think the course has a lot of room for improvement.

By David Smith on 6/27/2026

Excellent organization and presentation of material, consistent with exam objectives. Scott also provides through explanations that make understanding the context of the material easier, for real world situations, which is useful beyond passing the exam.

By Greg Wilson on 5/24/2026

So far everything looks great. Fantastic moderator. Excellent job explaining all the options and why or why not to select that option.

By Filippos Sotiropoulos on 4/28/2026

I am updating my review. At the beginning, I misjudged the course, but now that I am at section 16, my opinion has changed. This is a fully updated course where everything is on point, and it provides a great approach on how to think, and not only how to 'pass' it

By Todd Green on 4/19/2026

This course did not really help me. Went through it carefully, failed the exam. Areas on storage were blatantly wrong, saying some areas are "not covered in the exam" which then were on the exam. Specific areas such as account deletion, resetting passwords, etc were not covered well. Too much time wasted on things not covered as well.

By Michael Smith on 4/6/2026

I passed AZ-104 today with a score of 833 and wanted to come back and leave a review. Scott's course gave me the foundation I needed to understand Azure administration and build a structured study plan. The material was presented clearly and covered the major exam domains in a way that was easy to follow. My preparation went beyond simply watching the videos. I built and rebuilt Azure trial environments, created resources myself, and tested concepts rather than just reading about them. I also paired this course with a set of six AZ-104 practice exams on Udemy (Shireen Khan), which helped identify weak areas and exposed knowledge gaps that needed additional study. As I progressed, I ultimately created a flashcard deck of approximately 175 cards covering Azure limits, RBAC nuances, networking, storage, monitoring, and common exam traps. I also used ChatGPT as a study partner to walk through Azure lab scenarios, explain difficult concepts, quiz me on weak areas, and help convert missed questions into flashcards. The combination of this course, hands-on Azure labs, practice exams, flashcards, and targeted review ultimately helped me earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification with a score of 833. Thank you, Scott, for providing a strong foundation that made the rest of my preparation possible.

By Jesus Campos on 1/27/2026

Good course, I used it for passing my certification exam on the 1st try. The Scott's practice exams (this one and the ones from his other course) are easier than the actual one, I'd recommend to practice with other exams as complement

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