Microsoft
AZ-400 - Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Validates skills in combining people, process, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable products and services that meet end user needs and business objectives. Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing DevOps practices for version control, compliance, infrastructure as code, configuration management, build, release, and testing.
305+Questions
5Domains
13Competencies
Time Limit
120 minutes
Passing Score
700%
Question Bank
305+
Exam Domains
This exam covers 5 domains with 13 competencies. Each domain is weighted to reflect its importance on the actual exam.
1
Design and Implement Processes and Communications
Focuses on the design and implementation of effective processes and communication mechanisms tailored to DevOps.
0.125%
Weight
3 Competencies
- Design and Implement Appropriate Metrics and Queries for DevOps
- Design and Implement Traceability and Flow of Work
- Configure Collaboration and Communication
2
Design and Implement a Source Control Strategy
Covers strategies and practices for managing source code efficiently using version control.
0.125%
Weight
2 Competencies
- Design and Implement Branching Strategies for the Source Code
- Configure and Manage Repositories
3
Design and Implement Build and Release Pipelines
Focuses on developing efficient build and release pipelines to facilitate continuous integration and delivery.
0.525%
Weight
3 Competencies
- Design and Implement Pipelines
- Design and Implement a Testing Strategy for Pipelines
- Design and Implement a Package Management Strategy
4
Develop a Security and Compliance Plan
Establishes effective security measures and compliance protocols within DevOps processes.
0.125%
Weight
3 Competencies
- Automate Security and Compliance Scanning
- Design and Implement a Strategy for Managing Sensitive Information in Automation
- Design and Implement Authentication and Authorization Methods
5
Implement an Instrumentation Strategy
Focuses on setting up effective monitoring tools and analyzing metrics for DevOps processes.
0.1%
Weight
2 Competencies
- Configure Monitoring for a DevOps Environment
- Analyze Metrics from Instrumentation
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