Cheat Sheet
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) Cheat Sheet
By The Exam Atlas Editorial Team · Verified 2026-05-29
A final-revision summary for AZ-104. Study aid only — no notes in the proctored exam.
Resource hierarchy (scope inherits down)
Management group → Subscription → Resource group → Resource.
Identity and access
| Term | Idea |
|---|
| Microsoft Entra ID | Identity service (users, groups) |
| RBAC | Role assignments at a scope |
| Built-in roles | Owner, Contributor, Reader, plus service-specific |
| Azure Policy | Enforces rules and compliance |
Storage redundancy
| Option | Meaning |
|---|
| LRS | Locally redundant (one data centre) |
| ZRS | Zone-redundant (across AZs) |
| GRS | Geo-redundant (paired region) |
| Access tiers | Hot, Cool, Archive |
Compute
| Service | Use |
|---|
| Virtual Machine | Full control over an OS |
| Scale Set | Identical VMs that scale |
| App Service | Managed web app hosting |
| Container Instances / AKS | Containers / Kubernetes |
Networking
| Term | Idea |
|---|
| VNet / subnet | Private network and segments |
| NSG | Stateful firewall rules |
| Peering | Connect VNets |
| VPN Gateway / ExpressRoute | Hybrid connectivity |
| Load Balancer / App Gateway | Distribute traffic (L4 / L7) |
FAQ
- Can I use notes in the AZ-104 exam?
- No. It is proctored. Use this for final revision before exam day only.
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