az400-studies

Key References

• Pluralsight (activate 30 day trial)
• Exam Readiness Zone

  • [Preparing for AZ-400 - Configure processes and communications (1 of 5)

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/exam-readiness-zone/preparing-for-az-400-configure-processes-and-communications-1-of-5)

  • [Preparing for AZ-400 - Design and implement source control (2 of 5)

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/exam-readiness-zone/preparing-for-az-400-design-and-implement-source-control-2-of-5)

  • [Preparing for AZ-400 - Design and implement build and release pipelines (3 of 5)

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/exam-readiness-zone/preparing-for-az-400-design-and-implement-build-and-release-pipelines-3-of-5)

  • [Preparing for AZ-400 - Develop a security and compliance plan (4 of 5)

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/exam-readiness-zone/preparing-for-az-400-develop-a-security-and-compliance-plan-4-of-5)

  • [Preparing for AZ-400 - Implement an instrumentation strategy (5 of 5)

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/exam-readiness-zone/preparing-for-az-400-implement-an-instrumentation-strategy-5-of-5)

• [Study guide for Exam AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions

  Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-400#skills-measured-as-of-july-26-2024)

• AZ-400T00A - Perhaps a better source than Learn
• AZ400-DesigningandImplementingMicrosoftDevOpsSolutions (microsoftlearning.github.io)

• Azure DevOps Labs: [Azure DevOps Hands-On Labs

  Azure DevOps Hands-on-Labs (azuredevopslabs.com)](https://azuredevopslabs.com/)

• Sample Applications
  • dotnet/eShop: A reference .NET application implementing an eCommerce site (github.com)
  • dotnet-architecture/eShopOnContainers: Cross-platform .NET sample microservices and container based application that runs on Linux Windows and macOS. Powered by .NET 7, Docker Containers and Azure Kubernetes Services. Supports Visual Studio, VS for Mac and CLI based environments with Docker CLI, dotnet CLI, VS Code or any other code editor. Moved to https://github.com/dotnet/eShop.
  • MicrosoftLearning/eShopOnWeb: Repository maintained by AZ-400 course and Learn content community. Project used for AZ-400 Labs. Forked from: https://github.com/dotnet-architecture/eShopOnWeb Sample - ASP.NET Core 8.0 reference application, powered by Microsoft, demonstrating a layered application architecture with monolithic deployment model.

Measured Skills

From Study guide for Exam AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | Microsoft Learn

• Design and implement build and release pipelines (50-55%)

  • [AZ-400: Implement CI with Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions - Training

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-400-implement-ci-azure-pipelines-github-actions/) - 6h33m

  • [AZ-400: Design and implement a release strategy - Training

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-400-design-implement-release-strategy/) 7h22m

  • [AZ-400: Implement a secure continuous deployment using Azure Pipelines - Training

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-400-implement-secure-continuous-deployment/) 3h38m

• Design and implement processes and communications (10-15%)

  • [AZ-400: Development for enterprise DevOps - Training

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-400-work-git-for-enterprise-devops/) 6h45m

  • [AZ-400: Implement continuous feedback - Training

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-400-implement-continuous-feedback/) 3h50m

• Design and implement a source control strategy(10-15%)

  • [AZ-400: Design and implement a dependency management strategy - Training

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-400-design-implement-dependency-management-strategy/) 2h48m

• Develop a security and compliance plan (10-15%)

  • [AZ-400: Manage infrastructure as code using Azure and DSC - Training

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-400-manage-infrastructure-as-code-using-azure/) 3h34m

  • [AZ-400: Implement security and validate code bases for compliance - Training

    Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-400-implement-security-validate-code-bases-compliance/) 1h41m

• Implement an instrumentation strategy (5-10%)

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