Hey folks! I just took the AZ-104 exam for the third time and, sadly, I didn't pass again, scoring 619. Although I've improved from my first attempt in the mid-400s, it still feels rough. This journey has really tested my patience and confidence, but I'm more determined than ever. I believe my breakthrough is coming soon as each attempt teaches me more about thinking like an Azure administrator. I know I'm not alone in facing these setbacks, and I'd love to hear how others finally succeeded with this exam. What resources or strategies made the difference for you? I'm currently studying with Microsoft Learn, Scott Duffy's Udemy course, and using practice tests from Tutorials Dojo.
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I completely understand your struggle! I failed my first attempt too but gathered my courage to retake it later. Currently, I'm prepping with Microsoft Learn and Cloud Academy, which offers a lot of hands-on content. Just keep going, you've got this!
Have you tried getting some hands-on experience with Azure? Setting up your own tenant to experiment with can be really beneficial—the practical exposure might just be what you need to pass this exam!
You might want to check out John Savill's YouTube channel. His explanations really helped clarify a lot of topics for me. You're already on the right path, so just keep pushing!
Getting real-world experience is huge! I use Azure every day, which helped me pass without extensive studying. I’d suggest diving into some labs and gaining as much practical knowledge as you can—it really strengthens your understanding!
Absolutely! I had the same experience. The hands-on practice made the concepts click for me.
I totally relate—I failed my AZ-104 twice too but finally passed on my third try with an 880! Here’s what worked for me: I read the latest Microsoft Press book, did hands-on practice using a fresh student account, and made my own vocabulary flashcards to reinforce key concepts. I also watched training videos to help clarify areas I was struggling with. Don’t forget to get plenty of rest the night before your exam!
Wait, there's an actual Microsoft book for this? I didn't know! Thanks for the tip!
For sure, his videos connected a lot of dots for me as well!