Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions AZ 400 Certification Guide

Get practical, exam-focused guidance to help you become a certified Azure DevOps Engineer.

Key Features

Master the full AZ-400 syllabus with clear coverage of all exam objectives and formats
Apply key DevOps concepts through real-world scenarios, flashcards, and examples
Prepare with mock exams and free hands-on labs hosted in updatable source control

Book DescriptionThe AZ-400 certification proves your ability to design and implement DevOps practices on Microsoft Azure, making it a key step forward for cloud engineers and DevOps professionals. This comprehensive study guide is designed to help you pass the AZ-400 exam on your first attempt, covering every objective in detail.
You'll find clear explanations, end-of-chapter review questions, full-length mock exams, and hands-on solutions that reinforce your understanding. Key topics include continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, containerization, security, and automation.
Through practical labs and real-world scenarios, you'll gain the experience needed to apply these concepts in live environments. The book also explores advanced topics such as site reliability engineering, cloud transformation strategies, and compliance.
By the end, you will have a solid foundation in Azure DevOps, the ability to deliver secure and reliable deployments, and the confidence to excel in the AZ-400 exam and your DevOps career.What you will learn

Plan project workflows, traceability, and team collaboration
Manage branching and repos using Git and Azure Repos
Build and deploy CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps tools
Integrate security and compliance into DevOps pipelines
Monitor metrics and app performance to improve reliability
Automate cloud infra using Terraform and ARM templates
Use blue-green deploys and feature flags to reduce downtime
Prepare with mock exams, practice tests, and exam strategies

Who this book is forThis book is for cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and IT practitioners aiming to pass the AZ-400 exam and master Azure DevOps. Ideal for those with 1-2 years of IT experience, a basic understanding of Azure, and familiarity with DevOps concepts, Git, and CI/CD. Readers will gain practical skills in real-world DevOps implementation, exam strategy, and hands-on labs. It's perfect for those looking to boost their credentials and advance their careers in cloud and DevOps roles.