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Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Questions
40–60 *
Duration
100–120 min *
Passing score
700 / 1000
Price (USD)
$165 *
Validity
12 months; free online renewal

What this exam is like

Who it's for

Senior engineers and architects.

Prerequisites

Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).

What it tests

Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions25-30%
Design data storage solutions20-25%
Design business continuity solutions15-20%
Design infrastructure solutions30-35%

Prep roadmap

  1. 1
    Read the study guideWeek 1–2

    Go through the official skills-measured list on Microsoft Learn and tick off each objective.

  2. 2
    Build a labWeek 3–6

    Use a free Azure account or Microsoft 365 trial tenant and practise every objective hands-on.

  3. 3
    Cover the domainsWeek 7–9

    Start with the heaviest domains: Design infrastructure solutions and Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions.

  4. 4
    Practice assessmentWeek 10–12

    Take the free Microsoft Learn practice assessment until you consistently score 80%+.

  5. 5
    Book and sit the exam

    Schedule through Microsoft Learn with Pearson VUE — online proctored from home or at a test centre. Take the free Microsoft Learn practice assessment first.

  6. ✓
    Certified 🎉

    Add it to LinkedIn and your CV — then pick the next step on the certification path.

What you can do after

  • ✓Deploy and manage Azure resources
  • ✓Design secure, reliable Azure solutions
RolesAzure AdministratorCloud EngineerSolutions Architect
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