Five real Azure Administrator projects mapped directly to the AZ-104 exam objectives. Mark a step complete and HandsOnCert commits the evidence — screenshots, configs, RBAC assignments — straight to your own GitHub repo. The portfolio employers actually click into.
$49 one-time · Project 1 free · No subscription
Every project maps to an official AZ-104 exam domain. Each one ends with evidence committed to your GitHub repo automatically.
Create Microsoft Entra ID users and groups, assign RBAC roles, and build an Azure Policy that enforces tagging. Commit your role assignments and policy JSON to GitHub.
Identity & Governance — 20-25% of examDeploy storage accounts, configure blob lifecycle management, set up Azure Files shares, and apply network restrictions. Commit your storage configuration screenshots.
Storage — 15-20% of examDeploy a VM, configure a VM scale set with autoscale rules, and deploy an Azure App Service web app. Commit deployment templates and scaling configurations.
Compute — 20-25% of examBuild a virtual network with subnets, configure NSGs, deploy a load balancer, and set up a site-to-site VPN gateway. Commit your network topology diagrams and rule sets.
Networking — 20-25% of examConfigure Azure Monitor alert rules, build a Log Analytics query, and set up an Azure Backup policy with a test restore. Commit your alert configs and backup verification.
Monitor & Maintain — 10-15% of examEvery completed step auto-commits evidence to your own repo. No fake portfolio templates — real configs, real screenshots, real history.
No simulators. You work in the actual Azure portal and CLI, the same tools you'll use on the job and in the AZ-104 exam.
Stuck on a step or an exam concept? Cert Buddy is trained on AZ-104 objectives and helps you debug and understand — not just copy-paste.
Every chargeable resource has a clear alert telling you exactly when to stop, deallocate, or delete — so a lab break doesn't become a surprise bill.
Get the full AZ-104 lab guide as a PDF — step-by-step instructions, screenshots to capture, and an exam quick-reference section.
$49 once. No subscription, no recurring charges. Or get All-Access to all 21 cert paths for $199.
Are the AZ-104 hands-on labs free?
Project 1 (Identity and Governance) is completely free, including unlimited access to Cert Buddy for that project and the manual GitHub commit workflow. The remaining 4 projects unlock for a one-time payment of $49.
Do I need an Azure subscription to complete these labs?
Yes, you need an Azure free trial or pay-as-you-go subscription. Most AZ-104 lab resources fit within Azure's free tier or cost only a few dollars total if cleaned up promptly. Each project includes a cost alert showing exactly which resources to deallocate or delete after use.
How does the GitHub portfolio auto-commit work for AZ-104?
When you mark a lab step complete, HandsOnCert commits your screenshot evidence directly to your own GitHub repository via OAuth. Each project gets its own folder with a unique enrollment code, so your portfolio reflects real, traceable work an employer can review.
How long does the AZ-104 path take to complete?
The 5 projects take approximately 8 hours total, covering Identity and Governance, Storage, Compute, Networking, and Monitoring and Backup — the same domains tested on the AZ-104 exam.
Does HandsOnCert replace the AZ-104 exam study material?
No. HandsOnCert is hands-on lab practice that complements exam study material like Microsoft Learn. The labs build practical experience and a GitHub portfolio while reinforcing the same objectives the exam covers.
Is AZ-104 a good certification to start with?
AZ-104 is the most common entry point for Azure administrator roles and is HandsOnCert's most popular cert path. If you're new to Azure entirely, AZ-900 (Fundamentals) is a good $29 starting point before AZ-104.
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