{"id":72604,"date":"2021-07-15T00:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T05:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=72604"},"modified":"2022-08-03T05:50:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T11:20:35","slug":"become-azure-architect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Azure Architect?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an &#8220;Intelligent Cloud&#8221; business, Microsoft Azure has grown by 23% to $15.1 billion according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/Investor\/earnings\/FY-21-Q3\/press-release-webcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">revenue numbers released by Microsoft<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As more and more businesses adopt the IT infrastructure based on Microsoft&#8217;s cloud platform, the requirement for Azure professionals will also rise. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for cloud architects will rise exponentially, opening up to more than 12,000 positions per year through 2024. At this time, getting certified as an <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a golden opportunity. So, let&#8217;s immediately get started with the answers to all queries about being an <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/2116268454873\/WN_vEpVvfaYTMi4CQmZwawhkA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar.png 728w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar-640x79.png 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar-681x84.png 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Core_Skills\" >Core Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Advanced_Skills\" >Advanced Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Understanding_Various_Tools\" >Understanding Various Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Why_Go_For_Architect_Jobs_In_Microsoft_Azure\" >Why Go For Architect Jobs In Microsoft Azure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#How_Can_You_Become_An_Azure_Architect\" >How Can You Become An Azure Architect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Get_your_degree\" >Get your degree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Earn_some_experience\" >Earn some experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Get_certified\" >Get certified<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Scaling_Up_The_Potential_For_Better_Candidature\" >Scaling Up The Potential For Better Candidature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#What_Does_An_Azure_Architect_Do\" >What Does An Azure Architect Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Who_Should_Take_The_Azure_Solutions_Architect_Expert_Exam\" >Who Should Take The Azure Solutions Architect Expert Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Significance_Of_Certification_On_A_Career_Path_As_An_Azure_Architect\" >Significance Of Certification On A Career Path As An Azure Architect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Details_Of_The_Microsoft_Certified_Azure_Architect_Expert_Certification\" >Details Of The Microsoft Certified Azure Architect Expert Certification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Exam_AZ-303_Microsoft_Azure_Architect_Technologies\" >Exam AZ-303: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#AZ-304_Microsoft_Azure_Architect_Design\" >AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Salary_Of_Azure_Architecture_Experts\" >Salary Of Azure Architecture Experts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-azure-architect\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Azure_architect\"><\/span><b>What is an Azure architect?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a specialised cloud architect for developing solutions for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/introduction-to-microsoft-azure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Azure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cloud. The <\/span><b>Azure<\/b> <b>architects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> understand all phases of a software project life cycle along with its detailed technical implementation, management, and team roles. The regular <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also expected to be proficient in Azure testing, development, administration, and DevOps. A responsible <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is present throughout the process, right from budget and planning to backup and recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skills_Every_Azure_Architect_Should_Have\"><\/span><b>Skills Every Azure Architect Should Have<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like every other job profile, an <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also needs to have certain essential skills that define his or her potential to carry out the projects. Here are some of the most basic skill requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Skills\"><\/span><b>Core Skills<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of programming languages like Ruby, Python, and Elixir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A background of IT engineering or equivalent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commendable leadership skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team spirit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good written and verbal communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential to design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Skills\"><\/span><b>Advanced Skills<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding of various complex IT ecosystems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Azure recommended certification to enhance your skills as an <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Various_Tools\"><\/span><b>Understanding Various Tools<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coding and programming languages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good handling of computers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telecommunications systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding important tools of Microsoft Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queueing and caching network and security system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">API management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from these focused skills, you should always make it a point to keep enhancing your awareness in the field of Microsoft Azure as an <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will also have to learn about cloud infrastructure and its operation. So you must gain ample knowledge about Azure&#8217;s cloud infrastructure solutions like PaaS, IaaS, BCDR, OSS, Infra, etc. Also, polish your knowledge about Azure infrastructure design methodologies along with sufficient knowledge of cloud computing.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-certifications-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Role-based Azure Certification Path<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Go_For_Architect_Jobs_In_Microsoft_Azure\"><\/span><b>Why Go For Architect Jobs In Microsoft Azure?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a cloud architect, you have the option of choosing your major platform from various cloud computing platforms. So why should you actually opt for becoming an <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? We&#8217;ve already mentioned the statistics about the increasing growth in popularity of Microsoft Azure with the global pandemic of 2020 and the mass shift to online IT infrastructure. With such huge popularity, there is also an increasing requirement for <\/span><b>Azure architects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the market. Here is a graph from Google Trends showing public interest in Microsoft Azure in the last 365 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79405\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect.jpg\" alt=\"How to Become an Azure Architect?\" width=\"512\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-490x420.jpg 490w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Google Trends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Azure is also one of the most competitively priced, easily scalable, and efficient cloud service providers. This is also contributing to its growing usage, and to the flourishing demand for <\/span><b>Azure architects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with your regular degree, you can highly increase your employability by getting Azure certifications. These certifications can add value to your resume and increase its credibility. If you have a look at the insight of <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trends throughout the world in the last 5 years, you can be sure of finding exciting career opportunities in this field.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79406\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-2-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-2-1024x887.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-2-768x666.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-2-485x420.jpg 485w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-2-640x555.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Become-an-Azure-Architect-2-681x590.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Google Trends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Become_An_Azure_Architect\"><\/span><b>How Can You Become An Azure Architect?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_degree\"><\/span><b>Get your degree<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A background in science stream is one of the basic necessities to become a cloud architect. The most preferred way to get started is by getting a formal undergraduate degree in science that can help you gear up for the upcoming challenges of the profession. However, even if you are from another stream and have recently grown an interest in becoming an <\/span><b>Azure architect, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can look for diploma and certification courses to establish your candidature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earn_some_experience\"><\/span><b>Earn some experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job of an <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is not an entry-level position. It is mostly mid-level or mid-senior level career points. Therefore you must have significant experience in information technology to show for. Your leadership skills, technical skills, and team collaborative efforts also speak loudly for your potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_certified\"><\/span><b>Get certified<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your experience will not be able to land you a job as an <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alone. You must also enhance your skills with the help of online certifications and courses. There are various certificate programs that you can choose from, directly affiliated with Microsoft exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scaling_Up_The_Potential_For_Better_Candidature\"><\/span><b>Scaling Up The Potential For Better Candidature<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a good education and experience will only give you a boost in the industry, but you have to constantly hustle to scale up your potential for being a better candidate. Some specific skills that you need to gain as an<\/span><b> Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great proficiency in increasing the scalability of your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always focuses on resource effectiveness. This means that they can design and develop an application with minimal resources to reduce the overall resource allocation cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Azure has a plethora of different services, and an ideal <\/span><b>Azure<\/b> <b>architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has a good understanding of selecting the perfect services for their projects. They should have sufficient knowledge about these services so that they can make the right choice based on the client&#8217;s requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_An_Azure_Architect_Do\"><\/span><b>What Does An Azure Architect Do?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you understand what being an <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is all about, you should also have a fair idea of the job description of an <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their work includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with different automation and cloud software<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having ample skills to use the tools and services on Microsoft Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commencing different application development stages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing effective solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building, deploying, and managing applications on the platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examining the application performance and maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Take_The_Azure_Solutions_Architect_Expert_Exam\"><\/span><b>Who Should Take The Azure Solutions Architect Expert Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As already mentioned, the job of an <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is not an entry-level position. The candidates for the certification have advanced experience and knowledge across diverse aspects of budgeting, governance, security, business continuity, networking, identity, virtualization, and disaster recovery. To gain expert skills in this domain, the candidates can also consider getting certification in the following Microsoft cloud technology platforms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCSA: Windows Server 2012<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCSA: Windows Server 2016<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCSA: Cloud Platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCSA: Linux on Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_Of_Certification_On_A_Career_Path_As_An_Azure_Architect\"><\/span><b>Significance Of Certification On A Career Path As An Azure Architect<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no denial of the immense importance of certification in an <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job. Apart from adding value to your resume, you can also explore your advanced potential in this field. It is an approved assurance of your experience and knowledge of Azure cloud services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certification also increases your chances of being hired in the industry. So, if you want to expand your career horizons, you must hustle and strive to get certified as an <\/span><b>Azure architect.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_Of_The_Microsoft_Certified_Azure_Architect_Expert_Certification\"><\/span><b>Details Of The Microsoft Certified Azure Architect Expert Certification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you satisfy all the above-mentioned criteria of becoming an <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you can consider getting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/browse\/?resource_type=examination&amp;products=azure&amp;terms=Azure%20architect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certified by Microsoft<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to become an authentic Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Before appearing for these exams, make sure that you have enough preparation in the networking, security, storage structure, and cloud computing industry. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-az-303-exam-preparation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preparation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tests can help you ace the industry knowledge before taking the certification exam. The two exams offered by Microsoft are Exam <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-303\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AZ-303: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-304\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Note that you can go for Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design only after clearing the Exam AZ-303: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the updated exam guide effective from July 26, 2021, Microsoft has released a general list of the skills they will measure in a prospective <\/span><b>Azure architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Latest Update: With effective from <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:44651}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6467,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:5,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;mmmm d, yyyy&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1513239},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;\\&quot;Segoe UI\\&quot;&quot;}\">March 31, 2022 AZ-303 &amp; AZ-304 name has been changed to AZ-305<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_AZ-303_Microsoft_Azure_Architect_Technologies\"><\/span><b>Exam AZ-303: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Implement and Monitor an Azure Infrastructure (50-55%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement cloud infrastructure monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement storage accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement VMs for Windows and Linux<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate deployment and configuration of resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement virtual networking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement Azure Active Directory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement and manage hybrid identities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Implement Management and Security Solutions (25-30%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage workloads in Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement load balancing and network security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement and manage Azure governance solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage security for applications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Implement Solutions for Apps (10-15%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement an application infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement container-based applications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Implement and Manage Data Platforms (10-15%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement NoSQL databases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement Azure SQL databases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AZ-304_Microsoft_Azure_Architect_Design\"><\/span><b>AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Design Monitoring (10-15%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design for cost optimization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design a solution for logging and monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Design Identity and Security (25-30%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design authentication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design authorization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design governance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design security for applications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Design Data Storage (15-20%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design a solution for databases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design data integration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select an appropriate storage account<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Design Business Continuity (10-15%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design a solution for backup and recovery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design for high availability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Design Infrastructure (25-30%)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design a compute solution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design a network solution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design an application architecture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design migrations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Of_Azure_Architecture_Experts\"><\/span><b>Salary Of Azure Architecture Experts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The attractive salary of <\/span><b>Azure architects <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is also a contributing factor in its popularity. It is indeed one of the greatest accomplishments in the cloud certification industry to get the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/azure-solutions-architect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by clearing its two demanding certification exams. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cio.com\/article\/3562331\/top-15-it-certifications-in-demand-for-2021.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CIO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has even included it in its comprehensive list of most in-demand IT certifications for 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/azure-Solutions-Architect-Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZipRecruiter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average salary of <\/span><b>Azure architects <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is approximately $152,142 in the U.S. This indicates an average hourly income of $73. The salary can start from as low as $132,000 and scale up to $218,000 for the top earners.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79407\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79407\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Azure-Solutions-Architect-Salary.jpg\" alt=\"Azure Solutions Architect Salary\" width=\"512\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Azure-Solutions-Architect-Salary.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Azure-Solutions-Architect-Salary-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Azure-Solutions-Architect-Salary-447x420.jpg 447w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: ZipRecruiter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Solutions_Architect\/Salary\/5b4a11aa\/Microsoft-Azure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayScale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows the average annual salary to swing around $119,487 in the US, but after including all the perks and benefits, the estimated salary can go as high as $188,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Do you know the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-paying-cloud-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Top Paying Cloud Computing Certifications in 2021<\/a>?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These figures can surely motivate an individual to become an <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and start their journey towards a successful career.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this extensive article, we have established the growing demand and profits of being an <\/span><b>Azure architect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2021. This career path is full of opportunities and growth prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Have you checked out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/best-performing-free-tests-from-whizlabs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Performing Free Tests from Whizlabs<\/a>?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember that certifications carry immense value in the cloud certification industry, and with this discussion, we have tried to steer you in a feasible direction. Also, after earning various certifications assured by Microsoft, you can also increase your chances of getting a salary hike. Do check out our training courses for the Microsoft <\/span><b>Azure Architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Technologies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-303\/practice-tests\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam AZ-303<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and Design (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-304\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam AZ-304<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) certifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your preparation now and gear up to become a successful <\/span><b>Azure architect, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by opting for a promising, future-ready career path. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an &#8220;Intelligent Cloud&#8221; business, Microsoft Azure has grown by 23% to $15.1 billion according to the revenue numbers released by Microsoft. As more and more businesses adopt the IT infrastructure based on Microsoft&#8217;s cloud platform, the requirement for Azure professionals will also rise. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for cloud architects will rise exponentially, opening up to more than 12,000 positions per year through 2024. At this time, getting certified as an Azure architect can be a golden opportunity. So, let&#8217;s immediately get started with the answers to all queries about being an Azure architect. 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