Candidates for this exam should have advanced experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance. A professional in this role should manage how decisions in each area affect an overall solution. In addition, they should have experience in Azure administration, Azure development, and DevOps processes.
What you'll learn
Know how to design solutions for the Microsoft Azure platform
Pass the Microsoft AZ-304 AZ-305 Microsoft Azure Architect Design test the first time
Understand the main concepts of Azure, beyond the ones you normally use
Be up-to-date on the latest updates to this ever-changing platform
Intended Audience
IT professionals with 2 years of development experience
IT professionals preparing for Microsoft’s AZ-305exam
Prerequisites
A free or paid subscription to Microsoft Azure
Excitement to learn Microsoft's constantly growing cloud platform
Skills measured
The English language version of this exam was updated on October 28, 2022. Download the study guide in the preceding “Tip” box for more details about the skills measured on this exam.
Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions (25-30%)
Design data storage solutions (25-30%)
Design business continuity solutions (10-15%)
Design infrastructure solutions (25-30%)
Related certifications
There may be certifications and prerequisites related to "Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions"
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Related certification
Azure solution architects have subject matter expertise in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including compute, network, storage, monitor, and security.