Azure Articles
6 articles on Azure certifications.
- Jun 13, 2026
What's Actually Tested on AZ-305
The real AZ-305 domain split and where candidates lose points.
Read more - Jun 8, 2026
Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400): What's Actually Tested
The Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) is an expert cert that needs AZ-104 or AZ-204 first. Real cost: $165. Real time: 100 minutes on CI/CD, Git, IaC, and monitoring. Most candidates need 8 to 12 weeks. Here's the honest overview.
Read more - Jun 5, 2026
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900): What's Actually Tested
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is the entry point to the entire Azure cert path. Real cost: $99. Real time: 45 minutes for roughly 40 to 60 questions. Most candidates need 2 to 4 weeks. Here's the honest overview.
Read more - May 14, 2026
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator: What's Actually Tested
AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator) costs $165, runs 100 minutes, has 40-60 questions, and requires 700 out of 1000 to pass. Most candidates need 8-12 weeks of focused study. Here's the honest breakdown of what's actually on the exam.
Read more - May 14, 2026
AZ-104 Study Guide: A 12-Week Plan for Microsoft Azure Administrator
The AZ-104 exam covers 5 Azure administration domains in 40-60 questions over 100 minutes. Most candidates need 8 to 12 weeks of focused study to pass on the first try. This is the week-by-week plan and the exam-day mistakes that cost people their $165 voucher.
Read more - May 10, 2026
AZ-900 vs AZ-104: Which Azure Certification Should You Take First?
AZ-900 is a 60-minute fundamentals exam. AZ-104 is a 150-minute technical exam. Most people benefit from taking AZ-900 first, but experienced cloud engineers can skip directly to AZ-104. Here's the decision guide.
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