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Microsoft AZ-500 study guide
Exam domains and weights, what to study first, and the jobs asking for Microsoft AZ-500 right now.
Exam domains and weights
How to study for Microsoft AZ-500
- Start with Manage security operations. It is about 31% of the exam.
- Then Secure networking (24%).
- Then Secure compute, storage and databases (24%).
- Take a practice exam, find your weakest domain, and study that next. Repeat until you score comfortably above the pass mark.
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What is on the Microsoft AZ-500 exam?
Microsoft AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) covers 4 domains: Manage security operations (31%), Secure networking (24%), Secure compute, storage and databases (24%), Manage identity and access (20%).
Which Microsoft AZ-500 domain should I study first?
Manage security operations carries the most weight at about 31% of the exam, so it earns the most study time. Then work down the list by weight and spend extra time on any domain where your practice scores are low.
What level is Microsoft AZ-500?
Microsoft AZ-500 is an intermediate-level certification from Microsoft.
Are there jobs that ask for Microsoft AZ-500?
Yes. ReconHire currently lists postings that mention Microsoft AZ-500, such as Platform Engineer at ManyPets; Cyber Security Engineer (m/f/d) at TYTAN Technologies GmbH; Senior Azure Cloud Platform Architect (m/w/d) at think about IT GmbH.
Can I practice for Microsoft AZ-500 for free?
Yes. ReconHire has free Microsoft AZ-500 practice exams on every plan, with a readiness score and a study plan that targets your weakest domains.