AZ-104 - Compute and Virtual Machines Flashcards
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 Flashcards

| Front | Back |
| Availability sets | Group VMs to distribute them across multiple fault and update domains for higher uptime |
| Custom images | Create custom images to deploy pre-configured operating systems and applications |
| Managed disks | Use Azure-managed storage for VMs to simplify storage management and provide availability |
| Scale sets | Automatically increase or decrease the number of VM instances based on demand or schedule |
| Security for Azure VMs | Use Network Security Groups, firewalls, and Azure Bastion for secure access |
| VM backup and restore | Use Azure Backup or snapshots to safeguard data and restore VMs when needed |
| VM creation methods | Use the Azure portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, or ARM templates to deploy VMs |
| VM encryption | Apply Azure Disk Encryption or client-side encryption to protect data at rest |
| VM extensions | Run configuration tasks or automate software installations post-deployment |
| VM sizing and families | Choose sizes based on CPU, memory, storage, and workload requirements |
About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate exam provide a focused review of Azure virtual machine concepts and core terminology. Cards summarize VM deployment methods (Azure portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, ARM templates), sizing and families, and availability patterns such as availability sets and scale sets.
They also cover operational and management tasks tested on the exam: VM extensions, custom images, managed disks, backup and restore, and security controls like Network Security Groups, firewalls, Azure Bastion, and disk encryption. Use the deck to practice recall of definitions, configuration steps, and key ideas before test day.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- VM deployment methods
- VM sizing and families
- Availability sets and scale sets
- VM extensions and custom images
- Managed disks and backups
- Security and encryption