Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Exam (AZ-400)
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Exam (AZ-400)
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions (AZ-400) Exam
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions AZ-400 exam is intended for the DevOps professionals who have already received the badge of Azure Developer Associate or Azure Administrator Associate. Microsoft Azure AZ-400 exam measures the ability of the candidate to design a DevOps strategy and implement - DevOps development processes; dependency management; application infrastructure; and continuous integration, delivery, and feedback. The responsibilities of DevOps professional include streamlining delivery by optimizing practices, improving communications and collaboration, and creating automation. Also professionals design and implement strategies for application code and infrastructure that allow for continuous integration, testing, delivery, monitoring, and feedback.
Who should take AZ-400 Exam?
Candidates appearing for AZ-400 exam are DevOps professionals who combine people, processes, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable products and services that meet end user needs and business objectives. Candidates taking up AZ-400 exam must be proficient with Agile practices. They must be familiar with both Azure administration and Azure development and experts in at least one of these areas. The Azure DevOps professionals must have the ability to design and implement DevOps practices for version control, compliance, infrastructure as code, configuration management, build, release, and testing by using Azure technologies.
Course Structure
This exam was updated on November 24, 2020.
The Microsoft Azure AZ-400 exam covers the following topics -
- Develop an instrumentation strategy (5-10%)
- Develop a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) strategy (5-10%)
- Develop a security and compliance plan (10-15%)
- Manage source control (10-15%)
- Facilitate communication and collaboration (10-15%)
- Define and implement continuous integration (20-25%)
- Define and implement a continuous delivery and release management strategy (10-15%)
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Exam Format and Information
| Exam Name Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions | Exam Code AZ-400 |
| Exam Duration 150 mins | Exam Format Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions |
| Exam Type Cloud Computing | Number of Questions 40-60 Questions |
| Eligibility/Pre-Requisite NIL | Exam Fee $165 USD* |
| Exam Language English | Passing Score 700 (On a scale of 1-1000) |
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Exam (AZ-400) FAQs
Is Microsoft Azure easy to learn?
Microsoft Azure can be considered as a leading cloud service platform that allows various companies and individuals to deploy applications, Servers and IT platforms over the web. Microsoft Azure is easy but complicated to configure. It includes lots of new features and services which cannot be learnt in a day. But it is easy to move around.So to achieve a good career in Azure you need to focus and understand things which automatically will make it easier.
Do Azure Certifications expire?
No, Microsoft Azure certifications do not expire. Previously there were certifications which after 2 or 3 years need recertification but now Microsoft have removed that policy.
How to earn Microsoft Azure DevOps Expert certification?
To be certified as a Microsoft Azure DevOps Expert you need to pass both Microsoft Azure DevOps Solution AZ-400 and Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-103.
How do I prepare for Azure-400 certification?
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions exam is for those who design and implement strategies for application code and infrastructure that allow for continuous integration, testing, delivery, monitoring, and feedback. In this certification you must be expertise in both Azure administration and Azure development. While preparing,
1. Go through the blueprints to get an idea of exams section.;
2. Search for Online Courses, which will help you in understanding things better.;
3. Take as many practice tests as possible to check your strength and weakness.
Who should give AZ-400 exam?
Candidate who have an expert level knowledge in Azure Administration and Azure development. They must be doing agile practices. Az-400 Azure DevOps professional must have the ability to implement DevOps practices for version control, compliance, infrastructure as code, configuration management and testing by using Azure technologies.
How many questions will there be on the exam?
Microsoft certification contains 40-60 questions which need to be completed in 150 minutes.
Is Azure in demand?
1. Microsoft Azure is in high and growing demand among the companies and individuals. According to a survey in Microsoft every day more than 900 new users signup for Azure.
2. Many Fortune 500 companies are using Azure and are increasing. Azure has received the official UK Government accreditation.
3. Introducing Azure has been beneficial for Microsoft as there is an increase in cloud revenue by 104% with an annual run rate of 6.3$ billion.
4. Microsoft Azure has maintained its reputation even having competitors like Amazon and Google. According to a survey, every day around 1000 new users are signing up for Azure.
What is the eligibility requirement for AZ-400 exam?
Az-400 exam is beneficial for those who have already certified as Azure Developer Associate or Azure Administrator Associate and also able to design and implement strategies for application code and infrastructure that allow for continuous integration, testing, monitoring, and feedback.
Is Azure better than AWS?
It is difficult to select which one is better between AWS and Azure. There are some points showing comparison between these two,
1. Amazon with its presence in the field for over a decade became the dominant Cloud Service Provider of all. Azure’s strengths and success lies within the various software that it supports from Dynamics Archive Directory, Window server office, SQL Server, SharePoint, Net, etc.;
2. It has become important to choose the right cloud services. Azure offers Paas, hybrid solutions and many other essential services which are important for cloud. Whereas Amazon is working on hybrid solutions.;
3. Comparing it with AWS, Azure is 4-12% cheaper and also has extra features than AWS. These points which shows Azure is better than AWS.
Can I learn Microsoft Azure without having any programming skills?
Firstly, Microsoft Azure provides you an advantage in terms of programming skills; you need to have any prior skills when just started. Microsoft Azure being a leading cloud platform gives many offers to developers and administrators. Secondly, basic knowledge of any programming language can be an advantage but it is not required because in start you will not need those skills.
What are the main areas to focus in AZ-400?
There are various areas in AZ-400 to work on which includes: -
1. Implement continuous integration;
2. Design a DevOps strategy;
3. Implement DevOps development process;
4. Implement dependency management;
5. Implement continuous delivery;
6. Implement continuous feedback
Does Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions AZ-400 replace any existing exam?
No, this is a new certification introduced by Microsoft.
How many times can you take a Microsoft exam AZ-400?
In a year the candidate can give exam only five times and after then the candidate is eligible for the exam after 12 months. The 12 months period will start the day of the fifth unsuccessful exam. After giving first exam if candidate did not pass then they should have to wait at least a day to give second test.
How much does AZ-400 exam cost?
AZ-400 exam will cost you $165 USD including the additional taxes.
What happens if I fail Azure certification AZ-400 Exam?
If you fail in Azure certification then you have to wait for at least 24 hours to reschedule the exam. You can only give exam for five times in a year after that you have to wait for 12 months to apply.
What is AZ-400: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions?
AZ-400 4xam is for those who are already certified as Azure Developer Associate or Azure Administrator Associate. This exam will check the candidate skills to implement DevOps development process, implement dependency management, application infrastructure and continuous delivery. The DevOps professional is responsible for improving communications and creating automation.
Is there any assistance from Testprep Training in terms of exam preparation?
Yes, Testprep Training offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.
For how long is the license valid after purchase?
Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.
Is there any prerequisite for Exam AZ-400: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Certification?
No, there is no pre-requisite for the Azure AZ 400 Exam. You can directly appear for this Azure certification exam.
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