Azure Administration
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Microsoft Revises AZ-104 Exam: Governance and Identity Take Center Stage Starting April 2026
Microsoft has updated the AZ-104 Azure Administrator certification with a revised study guide effective April 17, 2026. The refresh reshapes the exam blueprint to emphasize identity management,...
AI Agents That Run for Days: Microsoft Foundry’s Managed Hosting Goes Live
Microsoft moved its hosted agent service to general availability this week, giving developers a managed runtime for AI workflows that need hours, days, or weeks to complete. The release, part of...
Microsoft Retires AI-102 Exam on June 30, 2026: What It Means for Azure AI Engineers
Microsoft has set June 30, 2026, as the effective retirement date for the AI-102: Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution exam. Anyone currently studying for this certification or planning to...
Azure Administration Skills in 2026: Security, Cost Control, and Identity Mastery Are Non-Negotiable
Microsoft reports that 95% of Fortune 500 companies now rely on Azure, and global cloud spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2026. This isn’t a gradual shift—it’s a tidal wave of...
Azure Storage Explorer: Microsoft's Free Cross-Platform Tool for Storage Management
Azure Storage Explorer remains one of Microsoft's most practical desktop tools for Azure administrators, developers, and support engineers who need hands-on control over storage data without writing...
Microsoft Certification Renewal by Assessment: How IT Pros Are Adapting to the 2026 Changes
Microsoft certifications will require renewal every year starting in 2026, a fundamental shift from the previous two-year cycle that has IT professionals reevaluating their certification strategies....