Microsoft announced some key changes in Azure certification in the Ignite conference in 2018.
These changes were implemented to make the Azure certifications more role-based.
These roles are as follows:Azure fundamentalsAzure Administrator AssociateAzure Developer AssociateAzure DevOps Engineer ExpertThe abovementioned roles are few of the options available for cloud developers looking to diversify or further specialize their skills.
This article will guide you through the tiers and discuss the various certifications and exams available by Microsoft Azure at every level and the options Cloud professionals have at Fundamental, Associate, and Expert levels.Microsoft Azure FundamentalsThis certification consists of one exam (AZ-900), passing this exam will earn a Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification.Microsoft offers a foundational course aimed at individuals with a foundational knowledge of various cloud services and how these serviced are offered through the Microsoft Azure platform.
Furthermore, candidates should be familiar with the Azure Portal, ARM Templates, OS, cloud infrastructure, storage structures, and networking.Exam Az-100 consists of topics such as Manage Azure subscriptions and resources, implement manage and storage, deploy and manage virtual machines; configure and manage virtual networks; and manage identities.Exam AZ-101 includes such topics as Evaluate and perform server migration to Azure; Implement and manage application services; implement advanced virtual networking, and secure identities.Azure Developer AssociateThis Azure Developer certification can be had through passing just one certification exam: Exam AZ-203: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.
These cloud professionals take part in all the stages of deployment of cloud solutions, ranging from solution design to development and deployment, to monitoring, scrutiny, and maintenance of cloud solutions.