LEARNING PATH

Azure network engineer path

Network engineers bringing their skills to Azure, and Azure admins who want to go deeper on networking.

Goal: Azure Network Engineer Associate (Associate). 2 to 3 exams, about 8–22 weeks with our study plans.

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The path, step by step

  1. Optional start: skip if you know the basics

    AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

    A quick grounding in Azure itself before the networking detail. · leads to Azure Fundamentals · study plan: 3 weeks or 6 weeks

    Cover of AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  2. Our suggestion

    AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

    Not required, but AZ-700 builds on the virtual networking it covers, and most network roles need the admin basics too. · leads to Azure Administrator Associate · study plan: 4 weeks or 8 weeks

    Cover of AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

    Ultra Transcenders AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

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  3. Required

    AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions

    Hybrid connectivity, routing, private access, load balancing and network security in depth. · leads to Azure Network Engineer Associate · study plan: 4 weeks or 8 weeks

    Cover of AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions

Microsoft requires: AZ-700. Everything else is our advice on the order that makes each exam easier. The time is a rough guide: the shorter plans suit people who already work with the technology, the longer ones people who are new to it. Certification details on Microsoft Learn.

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