AZ-400 - Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert Study Guide 2026

Key Competencies (3)

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  Design and Implement Appropriate Metrics and Queries for DevOps

  Develops metrics and queries for monitoring DevOps processes.

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  Design and Implement Traceability and Flow of Work

  Ensures that workflows are efficient and work items are traceable.

• 3

  Configure Collaboration and Communication

  Sets up tools and processes to enhance team collaboration.

Key Competencies (2)

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  Design and Implement Branching Strategies for the Source Code

  Develop and apply effective branching strategies.

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  Configure and Manage Repositories

  Sets up and maintains repositories for efficient code management.

Key Competencies (3)

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  Design and Implement Pipelines

  Develop and set up pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.

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  Design and Implement a Testing Strategy for Pipelines

  Create and apply effective testing strategies for code quality.

• 3

  Design and Implement a Package Management Strategy

  Develop strategies for software package management and distribution.

Key Competencies (3)

• 1

  Automate Security and Compliance Scanning

  Implement automated tools to ensure security and compliance.

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  Design and Implement a Strategy for Managing Sensitive Information in Automation

  Handle sensitive data securely in automated processes.

• 3

  Design and Implement Authentication and Authorization Methods

  Manages access and permissions securely.

Key Competencies (2)

• 1

  Configure Monitoring for a DevOps Environment

  Set up monitoring tools to track DevOps processes.

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  Analyze Metrics from Instrumentation

  Interpret metrics to improve DevOps practices.