Microsoft is well-known for making changes to its existing certification pathways. This was exactly what it did at the Ignite Conference 2018. The company announced some major changes to its Azure track, and made it more role-based. Microsoft is also removing some of the exams that were part of the Azure credential path. This blog post will cover everything you need to know about Microsoft Azure certification. Let’s take a look at the top 7 new certificates that will help you build a great career.
1)Azure Fundamentals
Azure Fundamentals is the foundational-level exam for the new Azure certification path. Its code is AZ900. This exam is intended for individuals who wish to demonstrate their basic knowledge of Cloud services with Microsoft Azure. This Microsoft exam is easy to pass. You don’t need to have a lot technical knowledge to succeed. This exam is the first step and there are no prerequisites. The exam costs approximately $99 and you will need to be able to understand the topics.
*Azure Pricing & Support;*Security Privacy, Compliance, Trust;*Core Azure Services,*Cloud Concepts.
2)Azure Administrator Associate
To earn the Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate certificate, you will only need to pass one exam. This is Microsoft AZ-103. This exam covers the domains AZ-100 & AZ-101. This certification exam is also required to obtain the Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert credential.
If you have a basic knowledge of network components, prior knowledge of operating system and Azure applications, this will be a benefit for the Microsoft AZ-103 exam. This exam covers a variety of topics. These skills are covered in the objectives:
*Manage Identities;*Configure and Manage Virtual Networks;*Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines;*Implement and Manage Storage;*Manage Azure Subscriptions and Resources.
3)Azure Developer Associate
To become an Azure developer, you must pass the Microsoft AZ-203 exam. You will receive the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate credential after passing it.
The AZ-203 certification exam, which was first announced in September 2018, is the only requirement to become a certified Azure developer. You must meet a few requirements before you can take this Microsoft exam. First, you must be able to create applications and services using Azure tools. A minimum of one year experience in this field is required. You must also be proficient in at least one Cloud-supported languages. These are the topics for Microsoft AZ-203:
*Consume and connect Azure Services;*Monitor and Optimize Azure Solutions;*Implement Azure Safety;*Develop Azure Platform as Service Compute Solutions.
4) Expert in Azure Solutions Architect
The new Azure certification path requires that you pass two exams to become an Azure solutions architect expert. The first exam is Microsoft AZ-300. The second is Microsoft AZ-301. These tests require knowledge in IT operations, data management, security and identity. To be eligible for this certificate, you must also have at least one year of relevant experience. These are the topics covered in the AZ300 exam:
*Develop for Cloud.
