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What should i do to become a certified Azure Solutions Architect?
I want to become a certified Azure Solutions Architect because I am interested in cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. Certification will give my skills and knowledge industry recognition and open ne...
You need to pass the Azure Solutions Architect AZ-305 exam to become an Azure Certified Solutions Architect. It is essential to pass the az-104 exam first before taking the AZ-305 exam because it covers the basic Azure administration skills that are necessary for the AZ-305 certification exam. For AZ-305 exam preparation i recommend you take https://bit.ly/3V9UQD7. This practice test will help understand key concepts and you will pass the test with ease.
Hi antoniolucas ,
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification requires you to pass two exams:
- AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
- AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator (This is a prerequisite for AZ-305, and it validates your skills in managing cloud services such as storage, security, networking, and compute capabilities within Microsoft Azure.)
Each exam has a detailed skills outline that covers the topics and skills you need to know. Review these outlines to understand what areas you'll need to focus on:
- AZ-104 covers:
- Manage Azure identities and governance
- Implement and manage storage
- Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
- Configure and manage virtual networking
- Monitor and back up Azure resources
- AZ-305 covers:
- Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions
- Design data storage solutions
- Design business continuity solutions
- Design infrastructure solutions
Gain Practical Experience
- Hands-on experience is crucial. Make sure you spend time working with Azure services, either through your current job or by setting up a personal lab environment.
- Consider using Azure Sandbox environments or free-tier services to practice.