*April 2026* AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator

Learn how to manage and monitor Azure services with detailed, hands-on demonstrations designed for administrators. Prepare to take, and pass, the Microsoft Azure AZ-104 exam through structured sections, modules, and practical labs. Develop a comprehensive understanding of core Azure services, governance, and management, with real-world scenarios that equip you to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of an Azure Administrator confidently.

What You Will Learn *Reviewed & Updated April 2026*

Azure Setup & Administration

Master the core tasks of Azure administration, including using Azure PowerShell and CLI to manage resources. Set up and manage accounts, subscriptions, and Azure Active Directory (AD) identity objects. Implement governance and policies to secure and maintain compliance across your Azure environment.

Networking, Monitoring, and Backup

Design and implement robust network architectures for your Azure environment. Learn how to monitor performance, detect threats, and optimize your infrastructure using Azure tools like Azure Monitor and Network Watcher. Deploy and manage backup solutions to ensure data protection and disaster recovery readiness.

Infrastructure and Application Management

Manage Azure resources efficiently by deploying and configuring various storage types and virtual machines (VMs) tailored to specific workloads. Automate resource deployment using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, run containerized applications for optimized performance, and configure scalable web apps.

Join the Refactored Community

Connect with fellow students and industry professionals through the Refactored community, where you can share insights, collaborate on challenges, and expand your Azure expertise.

Welcome to the AZ-104, Azure Administrator 2026 course taught by renowned instructor Nick Colyer. Nick is an IT veteran with decades of experience and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). This course continues to be well received by thousands of students all over the globe who continue to get certified using the Refactored teaching formula "Educate, Enable, Empower". 

Wherever you are in your journey, you can be sure that we have the material here to ensure your success. If that wasn't enough, there's also a Facebook group to join where you can chat with Nick Colyer and fellow students to get help where needed. This is a high quality Facebook group by invitation only, where people are there to help you along your Cloud journey so you can succeed in your career.

Thanks for joining us and good luck!