On October 7, 2021, Microsoft announced the retirement of the Azure AZ-303 and the AZ-304certifications. The certificationsexpired on March 31, 2022. To advance your career as a Microsoft Certified Expert: Azure Solutions Architect, you will need to pass the AZ-305 exam.
The AZ 305 certification was issued on November 16, 2021. The official Microsoft page now contains the learning paths.
You can become an Azure Solutions architect by completing the certification process
To become a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, it is necessary to pass the exams or obtain certifications in one of these ways:
Pass the new AZ 305certification if you have already passed the Azure Administrator Associate certification
You must have passed theAzure AZ303 exam to earn the AZ 305certification
If you don’t hold any certifications: Earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification AZ-104and pass the AZ 305certification
How do you prepare for the AZ 305 exam.
There are two ways you can prepare for the AZ 305certification.
The Microsoft website lists accessible learning paths that you can use to train. These materials are not sufficient to prepare you for the certification. They require strong Network Designing principles.
Consider professional assistance if you are just starting out. NetCom Learning offers certifications to help you prepare for these roles at an industry level.
Who should take this course
Azure Solutions Architects provide advice to businesses and stakeholders on how to scale Azure Solutions in terms security, design, architecture and reliability. They work with administrators and developers to implement solutions to the design, architecture, and security of the Azure system. If you are interested in such roles and responsibilities, you might consider becoming a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect.
Exam requirements
You must have advanced IT operations knowledge in order to take the AZ 305 exam. This includes data recovery, data platform, governance, and security. Additionally, you should have experience in administration, software development, and DevOps. You must have either the AZ-303 certification or the Azure Administration Associate certification to obtain the AZ 305 certificate.
Skills measured
These are the skills required for this job:
Design identity, governance, monitoring solutions
Design business continuity solutions
Design data storage solutions
Design infrastructure solutions
Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework allows you to design and build scalable solutions
Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework helps accelerate cloud adoption
Do I have to take an exam every other year?
Yes, the AZ303 and AZ304 certifications are valid 12 months. Recertifying yourself must be done within the last six months to maintain your certification. You can do this by taking a free renewal exam. You must retake all required exams if you fail to do so.
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