Azure Administrator (AZ-801)
Hands-on Azure administration. You will configure, manage, and troubleshoot real Azure resources — including labs during the exam.
Chapters
| # | Topic | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identity & Access | AAD, RBAC, MFA, managed identities, Conditional Access |
| 2 | Virtual Networking | VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing, VPN, ExpressRoute |
| 3 | Compute | VMs, scale sets, containers, AKS, extensions |
| 4 | Storage & Backup | Blob, Files, backup vault, disaster recovery |
| 5 | Monitoring & Compliance | Azure Monitor, KQL, alerts, Policy, governance |
Exam at a Glance
- Duration: 90–120 minutes
- Questions: 40–50 including case studies + hands-on labs
- Passing Score: ~700/1000 (~70%)
- Cost: ~$165 USD
- Prerequisites: AZ-900 recommended, not required
Topic Weights (approximate)
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Manage Azure identities and governance | 20–25% |
| Implement and manage storage | 15–20% |
| Deploy and manage Azure compute | 20–25% |
| Implement and manage virtual networking | 15–20% |
| Monitor and maintain Azure resources | 10–15% |
The exam includes hands-on lab tasks in the Azure portal. Practice creating and configuring resources — reading alone isn’t enough.