{"id":3694,"date":"2022-04-24T10:35:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T10:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/?p=3694"},"modified":"2022-04-24T10:57:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-24T10:57:46","slug":"resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources and Tips for Azure AZ-305 Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2162823fa0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2162823fa0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification\/#Exam_AZ-305_Target_Audience\" title=\"Exam AZ-305 Target Audience\">Exam AZ-305 Target Audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification\/#AZ-305_Exam_Details\" title=\"AZ-305 Exam Details\">AZ-305 Exam Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification\/#AZ-305_Exam_Content\" title=\"AZ-305 Exam Content\">AZ-305 Exam Content<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification\/#Important_Exam_Topics\" title=\"Important Exam Topics\">Important Exam Topics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification\/#Resources_To_Prepare_for_AZ-305_Certification\" title=\"Resources To Prepare for AZ-305 Certification\">Resources To Prepare for AZ-305 Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/resources-and-tips-for-azure-az-305-certification\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Azure is one of the leading cloud platform besides AWS. It is a cloud provider used by top companies like Adobe, Hewlett Packard, Rolls Royce, 3M Informatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, is one of the exam needed to achieve Azure Architect badge. It is expected that an Azure Architect should have experience in Azure administration, Azure development, and DevOps processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft transitioned from AZ-303: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, and the AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design certification exams to AZ-104: Azure Administrator and AZ-305 to achieve the coveted Azure Architect badge. Not a lot has a changed in terms of preparation and I believe the right step in streamlining the content with certifications. The exam is not tough if you have done your due diligence in following the outline as suggested by Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for details on how to prepare for AZ-305, you&#8217;ve come to the right place.&nbsp;Let&#8217;s dive into more details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_AZ-305_Target_Audience\"><\/span>Exam AZ-305 Target Audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An architect is able to bridge the gap between stakeholders and development team. It is expected that an Azure architect has extensive experience using Azure core cloud services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An Azure architect should be able to advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into designs for secure, scalable, and reliable Azure solutions. Additionally Azure solutions architect partners with developers, administrators, and other roles responsible for implementing solutions on Azure. Clearing AZ-305 certification exam demonstrates mastery of most of Azure cloud concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Candidates for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification should have subject matter expertise in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security.<\/li><li>Candidate for this certification should have advanced experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AZ-305_Exam_Details\"><\/span>AZ-305 Exam Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the exam requirements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong> None. However, please remember that to get the Azure Architect badge, you need to pass AZ-104 certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exam Fee:<\/strong> $165 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Languages:<\/strong>&nbsp;English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Italian, Indonesian (Indonesia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Time<\/strong> &#8211; 120 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Passing Score<\/strong> &#8211; 700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AZ-305_Exam_Content\"><\/span>AZ-305 Exam Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AZ-305 is an expert level certification and gauges your Azure technical knowledge to its core. Make sure you attempt AZ-104 associate level before moving to this. Additionally, don&#8217;t rely completely on online guides with links to Azure learning material. With the regular changes to certifications, chances are these online guides might not be 100% accurate. So, make sure you read the latest and greatest topics covered in the certification exam. At the time of writing this blog, here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com\/cms\/api\/am\/binary\/RWLFRU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a> for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions (25-30%)<\/li><li>Design data storage solutions (25-30%)<\/li><li>Design business continuity solutions (10-15%)<\/li><li>Design infrastructure solutions (25-30%)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Exam_Topics\"><\/span>Important Exam Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you attempt this Azure Cloud Certification, it is expected that you already have basic knowledge of most Azure services. While all topics listed in the exam outline are important, below are some of the topics you should pay more emphasis, as you would see quite a few questions from here &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/architecture\/guide\/technology-choices\/data-store-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Storage services<\/a> and Azure data solutions including, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/azure-sql\/database\/sql-database-paas-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure SQL database<\/a> and data processing<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cloud-adoption-framework\/migrate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Migration scenarios<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/managed-identities-azure-resources\/overview\">identity solutions<\/a> &#8211; including <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/paths\/architect-migration-bcdr\/?WT.mc_id=modinfra-44663-thmaure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business continuity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/availability-zones\/az-region\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high availability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/benchmark\/azure\/baselines\/virtual-network-security-baseline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Security<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/key-vault\/about-keys-secrets-and-certificates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure key vault scenarios<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/identity-protection\/overview-identity-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Active Directory Identity Protection<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/governance\/policy\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Policy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/networking\/fundamentals\/architecture-guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">networking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/traffic-manager\/traffic-manager-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traffic Manager<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/application-gateway\/configuration-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Gateway<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/web-application-firewall\/ag\/ag-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WAF<\/a>, Load Balancers and their differences and features<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resources_To_Prepare_for_AZ-305_Certification\"><\/span>Resources To Prepare for AZ-305 Certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your practical experience in clearing this certification will be very beneficial. Below are some free and paid resources you can leverage to fill in the gaps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/exams\/az-305?tab=tab-learning-paths#certification-exams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Training Videos<\/a> from Microsoft Learning Path.\u00a0<\/li><li>John Savill&#8217;s AZ-305 Cram on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vq9LuCM4YP4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> &#8211; This is a useful place to help get your learnings organized and validated.<\/li><li>Free and Paid Practice Exams on ReviewNPrep. Link <a href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/marketplace\/details\/az-305\/35\/EXAM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li><li>Azure hands-on experience on challenges. Practice these labs at least twice in Azure Portal. Link <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/users\/cloudskillschallenge\/collections\/gm3rb6oxggjx?WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_5DE75E0E-3181-4EC4-ADC7-FACADCED7EB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital transformation has become the buzz word these days and the demand for Microsoft Azure Certified Solutions Architect Expert is on a high rise worldwide. A Microsoft Azure Certified Solutions Architect Expert certification will propel you forward in your career along with becoming more productive than your peers. It not only ensures higher pay but immense recognition by employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Further Reading<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-azure-architect-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to prepare for Azure Architect Certification<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/reviewnprep.com\/blog\/az-104-study-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AZ-104 Study Guide<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With all companies moving to the cloud, Azure Architects are in great demand. 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