Azure Articles

3 articles on Azure certifications.

• May 14, 2026

  AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator: What's Actually Tested

  AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator) costs $165, runs 100 minutes, has 40-60 questions, and requires 700 out of 1000 to pass. Most candidates need 8-12 weeks of focused study. Here's the honest breakdown of what's actually on the exam.

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• May 14, 2026

  AZ-104 Study Guide: A 12-Week Plan for Microsoft Azure Administrator

  The AZ-104 exam covers 5 Azure administration domains in 40-60 questions over 100 minutes. Most candidates need 8 to 12 weeks of focused study to pass on the first try. This is the week-by-week plan and the exam-day mistakes that cost people their $165 voucher.

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• May 10, 2026

  AZ-900 vs AZ-104: Which Azure Certification Should You Take First?

  AZ-900 is a 60-minute fundamentals exam. AZ-104 is a 150-minute technical exam. Most people benefit from taking AZ-900 first, but experienced cloud engineers can skip directly to AZ-104. Here's the decision guide.

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