Becoming an Azure Administrator (AZ-104): A Hands-On Journey to AZ-104 Success - 2026 Edition

Master Microsoft Azure administration and prepare confidently for the AZ-104 certification exam with this hands-on 2026 edition from Algenix Consult.Becoming an Azure Administrator: A Hands-On Journey to AZ-104 Success - 2026 Edition is designed for IT professionals, cloud beginners, system administrators, help desk technicians, network engineers, and anyone ready to build practical Azure administration skills.This guide explains the core responsibilities of an Azure Administrator in clear, practical language. You will learn how to manage Azure identities, configure governance, deploy and manage virtual machines, work with Azure storage, secure virtual networks, monitor resources, automate deployments, configure backups, and prepare for real-world cloud administration tasks.Inside this book, you will explore:• Microsoft Entra ID users, groups, roles, MFA, and Conditional Access• Azure subscriptions, resource groups, management groups, RBAC, tags, and policies• Azure storage accounts, Blob Storage, Azure Files, redundancy, access tiers, SAS tokens, and lifecycle management• Azure virtual machines, disks, snapshots, scale sets, custom images, and availability options• Virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, private and public IP addressing, DNS, VPN Gateway, VNet peering, Azure Bastion, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts, action groups, Azure Backup, Recovery Services Vault, and Azure Site Recovery• ARM templates, Bicep, Azure Automation Runbooks, and practical cloud administration workflows• Study strategies, practice guidance, career pathways, interview preparation, and post-certification growth optionsThis 2026 edition reflects current Azure administration concepts and updated terminology, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Update Manager, Template Specs, Deployment Stacks, and modern Azure governance practices.Whether you are preparing for the AZ-104 exam, building a cloud career, or strengthening your hands-on Azure skills, this book gives you a structured path from beginner-level understanding to administrator-level confidence.This publication is independently produced and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft. Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and related product names are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Read more