The AZ-400 exam measures a candidate’s ability to design and implement DevOps practices using Microsoft Azure technologies. It is intended for professionals who combine people, processes, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable products and services.
Candidates for this exam are expected to have experience working with Azure administration and development, as well as strong skills in implementing DevOps methodologies.
Skills Measured
The exam evaluates the following technical areas:
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Develop an instrumentation strategy
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Implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) strategies
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Develop a security and compliance plan
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Manage source control
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Facilitate communication and collaboration
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Define and implement continuous integration (CI)
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Define and implement continuous delivery (CD)
Exam Details
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Exam Code: AZ-400
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Certification: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
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Exam Duration: Approximately 120 minutes
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Question Types: Multiple choice, case studies, and scenario-based questions
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Passing Score: 700 out of 1000
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Prerequisites: Candidates must earn one of the following certifications:
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Azure Administrator Associate
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Azure Developer Associate
Target Audience
This exam is designed for DevOps professionals responsible for:
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Designing DevOps strategies
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Implementing development processes
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Managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines
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Ensuring security, compliance, and monitoring
About the Certification
Earning the Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert certification demonstrates expertise in:
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Azure DevOps practices
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Automation and infrastructure management
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Collaboration between development and operations teams
