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Exam Ref AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond, 3rd Edition

Administrator Beyond: Exam Ref AZ-104 is a third-edition guide to Microsoft Azure administration and preparation for the AZ-104 certification exam. It covers identity and governance, storage, compute, networking, monitoring, backup, and recovery, with chapter practice questions and claimed online mock exams and flashcards. The listing describes practical labs, while the book's contents are presented as useful for both exam study and day-to-day administration.

At a glance

Exam-oriented coverage of Azure identity, access control, governance, storage, virtual machines, containers, app services, networking and monitoring.
Chapter practice questions and advertised access to online mock exams, interactive flashcards, exam tips and an eBook PDF.
Topics include Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep, backup and recovery, and monitoring with Azure Monitor.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines certification-topic study with practical administration subjects such as network configuration, storage management and resource monitoring.
Practice questions are described as included in chapters, with additional online exam-prep resources claimed with purchase.
The contents span identity, governance, compute, networking, storage and recovery rather than focusing on a single Azure service.

Cons

The book is a substantial 824-page print reference, so it may be less convenient for readers seeking a brief exam-cram guide.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Edition	3rd ed.
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	September 30, 2024
Language	English
Print length	824 pages
ISBN-13	978-1805122852

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	3.06 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.86 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

The listing describes both hands-on labs and practical examples, and says purchase unlocks mock exams, flashcards, exam tips and an eBook PDF. Confirm current access and resource availability with the selected edition before relying on them. The stated AZ-104 alignment is a listing claim, not a guarantee that content reflects any later exam changes.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Candidates preparing for the Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 exam.
Cloud administrators and IT professionals seeking a structured reference across Azure administrative tasks.
Readers who want exam preparation alongside material on practical Azure operations.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a short revision booklet rather than a full-length study reference.
Readers seeking a guide with customer feedback indicating uniformly easy readability.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 69 ratings

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4 stars16%16%
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Customer feedback describes the book as a useful AZ-104 preparation resource and notes that its coverage helps clarify what to study. Readability receives mixed comments, with reports ranging from easy to follow to hard to follow. For buyers, that difference may matter when working through a long 824-page reference. Aggregate ratings are generally positive but also include lower-star ratings, so they do not establish that every reader will find the material clear.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as a helpful resource for AZ-104 preparation and study planning.

Mixed feedback

Readability feedback is divided, with some describing an easy read and others finding it difficult to follow.

Frequently asked questions

Which exam is this book designed to help prepare for?

The listing identifies the Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 exam and says the material follows its exam objectives.

What Azure topics does it cover?

Listed subjects include identity and governance, storage, virtual machines, containers, app services, virtual networking, monitoring, and backup and recovery.

Are online study resources included?

The listing claims purchase provides access to online mock exams, interactive flashcards, exam tips and an eBook PDF. Confirm the access terms for the selected copy.

Is this suitable for readers new to Azure?

The listing says a basic understanding of Azure is needed, while noting that readers without platform experience may work through its examples.