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Microsoft AZ-103 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Azure Administrator |
| Exam Number: | AZ-103 |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired August 31, 2020 (no longer available for scheduling) — Previously certification validity followed Microsoft's role-based renewal requirements |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scaled score) |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by country/region) |
| Available Languages: | French, English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional), Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), German |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based, Drag and drop |
| Related Certifications: | AZ-104 Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Microsoft Learn testing partners (retired) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites, but recommended professional experience administering Azure environments and familiarity with PowerShell/Azure CLI. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/az-103 |
Microsoft AZ-103 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Manage Azure Subscriptions and Resources | - Manage resource groups and subscriptions - Configure role-based access control (RBAC) |
| Topic 2: Manage Identities | - Configure access and identity services - Manage Microsoft Entra ID users and groups |
| Topic 3: Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines (VMs) | - Manage VM availability and backups - Create and configure VMs |
| Topic 4: Configure and Manage Virtual Networks | - Implement VNETs and connectivity - Configure network security and routing |
| Topic 5: Implement and Manage Storage | - Implement backup and data replication - Configure storage accounts and access |
Microsoft AZ-103 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
Microsoft Azure Administrator is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code AZ-103. A passing result earns you the Microsoft Azure certification at the Associate level. It also ties into Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, AZ-104, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 40–60 questions inside 150 minutes on the Microsoft Azure Administrator exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing Microsoft Azure Administrator requires 700 (scaled score), and the official registration fee is USD 165 (varies by country/region). Retakes charge the full USD 165 (varies by country/region) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
No formal prerequisites, but recommended professional experience administering Azure environments and familiarity with PowerShell/Azure CLI.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
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The Microsoft Azure Administrator syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines (VMs), Implement and Manage Storage, and Manage Azure Subscriptions and Resources. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Microsoft Azure Administrator Sample Questions:
Question 1
Click to expand each objective. To connect to the Azure portal, type https://portal.azure.com in the browser address bar.
When you are finished performing all the tasks, click the 'Next' button.
Note that you cannot return to the lab once you click the 'Next' button. Scoring occur in the background while you complete the rest of the exam.
Overview
The following section of the exam is a lab. In this section, you will perform a set of tasks in a live environment. While most functionality will be available to you as it would be in a live environment, some functionality (e.g., copy and paste, ability to navigate to external websites) will not be possible by design.
Scoring is based on the outcome of performing the tasks stated in the lab. In other words, it doesn't matter how you accomplish the task, if you successfully perform it, you will earn credit for that task.
Labs are not timed separately, and this exam may have more than one lab that you must complete. You can use as much time as you would like to complete each lab. But, you should manage your time appropriately to ensure that you are able to complete the lab(s) and all other sections of the exam in the time provided.
Please note that once you submit your work by clicking the Next button within a lab, you will NOT be able to return to the lab.
To start the lab
You may start the lab by clicking the Next button.
You need to deploy an Azure virtual machine named VM1004a based on the Ubuntu Server 17.10 image, and then to configure VM1004a to meet the following requirements:
* The virtual machine must contain data disks that can store at least 15 TB of data.
* The data disks must be able to provide at least 2,000 IOPS.
* Storage costs must be minimized.
What should you do from the Azure portal?
Question 2
You create an Azure Migrate project named TestMig in a resource group named test-migration.
You need to discover which on-premises virtual machines to assess for migration.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, select the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Question 3
You need to implement App2 to meet the application? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Question 4
You have an Azure subscription.
You enable multi-factor authentication for all users.
Some users report that the email applications on their mobile device cannot connect to their Microsoft Exchange Online mailbox. The users can access Exchange Online by using a web browser and from Microsoft Outlook 2016 on their computer.
You need to ensure that the users can use the email applications on their mobile device.
What should you instruct the users to do?
A. Reset the Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) password
B. Reinstall the Microsoft Authenticator app
C. Enable self-service password reset
D. Create an app password
Question 5
You have an Azure subscription that contains the following users in an Azure Active Directory tenant named contoso.onmicrosoft.com:
User1 creates a new Azure Active Directory tenant named external.contoso.onmicrosoft.com.
You need to create new user accounts in external.contoso.com.onmicrosoft.com.
Solution: You instruct User1 to create the user accounts.
A. No
B. Yes
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 2 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 3 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |
