Candidates for this exam should have subject matter expertise in implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization’s Microsoft Azure environment, including virtual networks, storage, compute, identity, security, and governance.

An Azure administrator often serves as part of a larger team dedicated to implementing an organization's cloud infrastructure. Azure administrators also coordinate with other roles to deliver Azure networking, security, database, application development, and DevOps solutions.

Candidates for this exam should be familiar with operating systems, networking, servers, and virtualization. In addition, professionals in this role should have experience using PowerShell, Azure CLI, the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates (ARM templates), and Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra.

You may be eligible for ACE college credit if you pass this certification exam. See ACE college credit for certification exams for details.

Purpose of this document

An Azure administrator often serves as part of a larger team dedicated to implementing an organization's cloud infrastructure.

Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, mastering the basics in Microsoft Azure can help you jump-start your career and prepare you to dive deeper into the many technical opportunities Azure offers.

The certification validates your basic knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Azure. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of cloud concepts, along with Azure services, workloads, security, privacy, pricing, and support. 

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• The English language version of this exam was updated on January 20, 2023. Download the study guide in the preceding “Tip” box for more details about the skills measured and latest changes.
• Describe cloud concepts (5–10%)
• Describe core Microsoft 365 apps and services (45–50%)
• Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365 (25–30%)
• Describe Microsoft 365 pricing and support (10–15%)