Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Start learningPass the AZ-104 exam
Pass the AZ-104 against the current blueprint, not last year's. Learn identity, compute, storage, and networking the way the exam asks, so you walk in knowing what to expect.
Overview
Pass the AZ-104 against the current blueprint, not last year's. Learn identity, compute, storage, and networking the way the exam asks, so you walk in knowing what to expect. Octo builds this course around your role, your experience, and what you already know, so the version you get isn't the same one a beginner across the hall is reading.
What you'll learn
By the end, you'll be able to do these, not just have read about them.
Pass AZ-104 with depth in identity, compute, storage, and networking
Master Azure CLI, ARM, and Bicep the way the exam expects
Apply RBAC, governance, and policy at admin depth
Avoid the AZ-104 traps that catch even experienced admins
Who this is for
You're a working software engineer leveling up beyond CRUD.
You're preparing for senior+ technical interviews.
You're a self-taught engineer filling in the gaps a CS degree usually covers.
Prerequisites
Working familiarity with the basics of the topic, the kind of thing you'd pick up in a beginner course.
Some real-world reps, even if informal.
Suggested chapters
This is the typical chapter list. Your version is generated against your background and adapts as you go. It may compress, expand, or reorder these.
- 01
Foundations of Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
The mental model and shared vocabulary you'll lean on for the rest of the course.
- 02
Core building blocks
The handful of moves that show up everywhere, drilled until they feel obvious.
- 03
Working through real examples
Applied patterns on examples close to the kind of work you actually do.
- 04
Edge cases & failure modes
Where the simple version breaks, and how to recognize it before it bites you.
- 05
Putting it together
Combining what you've learned into something end-to-end and defensible.
- 06
Capstone
A small project tied to your real work that proves you can use the material, not just recall it.
Real-world projects
- 01Apply azure administrator (az-104) to a small problem from your actual work or studies.
- 02Produce one written or built artifact you can put on your resume, portfolio, or in a review packet.
- 03Run a self-graded capstone against an Octo-provided rubric.
Tools & concepts
Real tools and ideas covered. Octo brings them in when they fit your stack.
- Git
- HTTP
- Databases
- Caches
- Queues
- Load balancers
- Observability
Where this leads
- 01
Senior+ engineering roles and promo cases
- 02
Stronger architectural voice in your current team
- 03
Foundation for adjacent specialties
Common questions
Is this a fixed course, or is it built for me?
Built for you. The chapter list below is a typical outline. Your actual course is generated against your role, experience, and what you already know, then adapts as you go.
How long does it take?
Most learners finish in 2–6 weeks at a normal pace, depending on the topic. Octo compresses where you're strong and slows down where you're weak.
Is there a fixed schedule or cohort?
No. You start when you start. There's no live session, no calendar, no deadline.
Can I ask questions while I'm learning?
Yes, every module has an AI Sidekick in the margin. Ask for a different example, push back, or get a clarifying analogy without leaving the page.
What do I get at the end?
A verifiable, HMAC-signed certificate with a public verify page. It records the modules passed, scores, and capstone, not just attendance.
How much does it cost?
Octo is in research preview, courses are open. We'll be transparent before pricing changes.
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