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1.6. Reflection Checkpoint: Setting the Stage

You’ve completed the foundational phase of your AZ-104 journey. Before diving into the technical depths, pause to reflect and consolidate your understanding of the core principles that govern all effective cloud administration.

Scenario: You've just finished reviewing the core Azure concepts and interfaces. You need to consolidate your understanding and prepare for the next phase of detailed implementation.

Self-Assessment Prompts:
  • Can you explain the purpose of a Resource Group versus a Subscription?
  • What is the key difference between Microsoft's and the customer's responsibility for an IaaS Virtual Machine?
  • When would you choose to use the Azure CLI over the Azure Portal, and why?
  • How do Regions and Availability Zones work together to provide resilience?

Reflection Question: How does actively reflecting on these foundational concepts and self-assessing your understanding prepare you to integrate them into more complex administrative tasks and troubleshooting scenarios in the upcoming phases?