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How to Prepare for the Azure DevOps Engineer Expert Exam (AZ-400)

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Introduction:

Preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (Exam AZ-400) is a significant step for professionals aiming to validate their expertise in implementing DevOps practices using Microsoft technologies. This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap to help you navigate through the preparation process effectively.

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Understanding the AZ-400 Exam

The AZ-400 exam assesses your ability to design and implement DevOps practices for version control, compliance, infrastructure as code, configuration management, build, release, and testing using Azure technologies. It is intended for professionals who have experience working with people, processes, and products to enable continuous delivery of value in organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

– Implementing DevOps strategies for continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring.

– Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Developers, Site Reliability Engineers, and Security Professionals.

– Designing and implementing infrastructure as code and configuration management.

Roadmap:

Here is the official roadmap:

The Journey to Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert

Prerequisites:

– Proficiency in Azure Administration (AZ-104) and Azure Development (AZ-204).

– Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub.

– Familiarity with Agile practices and CI/CD processes.

Exam Skills Outline

Design and implement processes and communications (10–15%)

– Implementing DevOps development processes.

– Designing and implementing collaboration and communication strategies.

Design and implement a source control strategy (10–15%)

– Designing and implementing a branching strategy.

– Configuring repositories.

Design and implement build and release pipelines (50–55%)

– Designing and implementing build pipelines.

– Designing and implementing release pipelines.

– Implementing a package management strategy.

– Implementing a container build strategy.

Develop a security and compliance plan (10–15%)

– Designing and implementing a secure development process.

– Implementing compliance and security scanning.

Implement an instrumentation strategy (5–10%)

– Monitoring and logging.

– Implementing telemetry and feedback mechanisms.

Official Learning Resources

– Self-Paced Learning Paths: Explore modules on Microsoft Learn covering various DevOps practices.

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert – Certifications | Microsoft Learn

– Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in the AZ-400 – Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions course.

Connect with an Authorized Microsoft Training Partner.

– Practice Assessments: Test your knowledge with free practice assessments.

Practice Assessment | Microsoft Learn   (MS Learn Login required)

– Exam Sandbox: Familiarize yourself with the exam interface using the exam sandbox.

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2226877

Study Tips

Hands-On Practice: Set up your own Azure DevOps environment to practice creating pipelines, managing repositories, and implementing CI/CD processes, OR enroll in the training to get official AZ-400 Course Lab Access from an Authorized Microsoft Training Partner at CloudThat.

– Understand the Concepts: Focus on understanding the ‘why’ behind each DevOps practice, not just the ‘how.’

– Use Official Documentation: Refer to the Azure DevOps documentation for in-depth information.

– Join Study Groups: Engage with the community through forums like Microsoft Q&A to discuss topics and clarify doubts.

– Regular Reviews: Periodically review each topic area to reinforce your understanding and identify areas needing improvement.

Exam Details

Exam Code: AZ-400

Certification: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Languages Available: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Traditional), Italian

Passing Score: 700

Price: Varies by country/region

Schedule Exam: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/az-400/#schedule-exam

Certification Renewal

Microsoft certifications are valid for one year. You can renew your certification by passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn before it expires. For more information, visit the Certification Renewal page. 👇🏻

Renew your Microsoft Certification – FAQ | Microsoft Learn

Embarking on the journey to become an Azure DevOps Engineer Expert is both challenging and rewarding. With the right preparation and resources, you can achieve certification and advance your career in DevOps.

For the most up-to-date information and resources, always refer to the official Exam AZ-400 page.

Exam AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions – Certifications | Microsoft Learn

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WRITTEN BY Rohit Tiwari

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