{"id":93119,"date":"2024-02-01T06:35:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=93119"},"modified":"2024-02-01T06:35:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:05:02","slug":"dp-900-vs-az-900","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/","title":{"rendered":"DP-900 vs AZ-900: Differences and Similarities\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a newbie in the cloud domain or about to begin your journey with Azure, then the high chances are that you are digging deep into a massive list of certifications and don\u2019t know where to start. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speaking of which, two of the most sought-after certifications are the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-900\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> AZ-900: Microsoft Fundamentals certification<\/a> and DP-900 certification (Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While both these certifications belong to the starter pack of Azure certs and hold some similarities, they differ in terms of skills imparted, domain covered, target audience, scope, and more. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This blog will give a panoramic view of DP-900 vs. AZ-900: certification overviews, similarities, differences, and factors to consider while opting for one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s dig in.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#Overview_of_the_AZ-900_exam\" >Overview of the AZ-900 exam\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#Why_the_AZ-900_exam\" >Why the AZ-900 exam?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#Domains_covered\" >Domains covered\u00a0\u00a0<\/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\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#_Overview_of_the_DP-900_certification\" >\u00a0Overview of the DP-900 certification\u00a0<\/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\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#Why_the_DP-900_certification\" >Why the DP-900 certification?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#Domains_Covered_in_DP-900_Exam\" >Domains Covered in DP-900 Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Similarities\" >DP-900 vs AZ-900: Similarities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#_DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Difference\" >\u00a0DP-900 vs AZ-900: Difference\u00a0<\/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\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#_DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Technical_knowledge_required\" >\u00a0DP-900 vs AZ-900: Technical knowledge required\u00a0<\/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\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Background_Enhancement\" >DP-900 vs AZ-900: Background Enhancement\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Job_Outlook\" >DP-900 vs AZ-900: Job Outlook\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#Factors_to_consider_when_going_DP-900_vs_AZ-900\" >Factors to consider when going DP-900 vs AZ-900\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-vs-az-900\/#Summary\" >Summary\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_AZ-900_exam\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overview of the AZ-900 exam<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">AZ-900 exam or Microsoft Fundamentals certification<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> helps you showcase a fundamental understanding of cloud concepts, focusing on Microsoft Azure. This examination serves as a typical entry point for those pursuing a career in Azure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your proficiency should extend to elucidating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/tips-tricks-az-900-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azure&#8217;s architectural components and services<\/a>, encompassing:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compute<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Networking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Storage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Furthermore, your capabilities should extend to describing the features and tools employed to ensure the security, governance, and administration of Azure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your qualifications should demonstrate competence and practical experience in specific areas of IT, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Infrastructure management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Database management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Software development<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_AZ-900_exam\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why the AZ-900 exam?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main intent of taking AZ-900 certification is to validate foundational knowledge and skills in cloud services and Microsoft Azure specifically. And some other reasons such as:<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhances Fundamental Knowledge<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ideal for those starting a career in cloud computing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strengthens foundational understanding of cloud concepts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Informed Decision-Making<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clarifies areas of specialization within Microsoft, such as administration, solution development, security, data, and Azure AI<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Helps candidates choose a specific focus based on personal interests<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Salary Advancement<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"30\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Increases earning potential compared to non-certified peers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"30\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Positions individuals for higher responsibilities in cloud computing roles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"height: 276px;\" width=\"1033\" data-tablestyle=\"Custom\" data-tablelook=\"0\" aria-rowcount=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>Azure Certified\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>Salary (USD)\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Azure DevOps Engineer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">110365<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Azure Cloud Architect<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">120275<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Azure Data Engineer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">111526<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Azure Cloud Engineer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">114631<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skill Improvement<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhances cloud computing skills, contributing to company security and staying updated on the latest technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Requires yearly renewal to ensure ongoing proficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Access to Higher Certifications<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Serves as a stepping stone to associate-level certificates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Helps individuals qualify for advanced topics, associate-level, and Azure administrator certifications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW124107751 BCX9\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124107751 BCX9\">Also Read: Tips for passing the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW124107751 BCX9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pro-tips-az-900-microsoft-azure-fundamentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW124107751 BCX9\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124107751 BCX9\">AZ-900 exam: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domains_covered\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Domains covered\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Microsoft Fundamentals certification covers three domains:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"Custom\" data-tablelook=\"0\" aria-rowcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>Domains\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>Weightage\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Azure architecture and services\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">35\u201340%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud concepts\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25\u201330%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Azure management and governance\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30\u201335%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Overview_of_the_DP-900_certification\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overview of the DP-900 certification<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-dp-900\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The DP-900 Certification or Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">allows you to showcase your understanding of core data concepts and associated Microsoft Azure data services. As an exam candidate, you are expected to be acquainted with the self-paced or instructor-led learning materials of Exam DP-900.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Designed for individuals entering the realm of cloud-based data work, this exam requires familiarity with:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Relational and non-relational data concepts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Various data workloads, including transactional and analytical tasks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While Azure Data Fundamentals serve as valuable preparation for other Azure role-based certifications like Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate, it is not a prerequisite.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_DP-900_certification\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why the DP-900 certification?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Knowledge Enrichment with Azure Data Fundamentals Certification<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gain a comprehensive understanding of data management in the Azure cloud.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn how to implement data concepts using relevant Azure services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pathway to Associate-Level Certifications<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Attaining Azure DP-900 certification opens doors to applying for associate-level certifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Validation of Skills through Certification<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DP-900 certification validates your skills in the database field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhance career prospects with recognized proficiency in Azure data management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comprehensive Database Knowledge<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gain insightful knowledge of various database types, including semi-structured, unstructured, and structured.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lucrative Salaries in Database Roles:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Azure Data Engineer and Azure Database Administrator roles offer average salaries of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talent.com\/salary?job=azure+database+administrator#:~:text=The%20average%20azure%20database%20administrator%20salary%20in%20the%20USA%20is,up%20to%20%24141%2C375%20per%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">$140,000 and $110,000 per year<\/a>, respectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Combine Azure Data Fundamentals with role-based certifications for competitive fresher salaries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mandatory Certification for Entry into the Data Field:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience is crucial for growth, but Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 certification is mandatory for entry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Essential for individuals passionate about understanding and working with data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domains_Covered_in_DP-900_Exam\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Domains Covered in DP-900 Exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Certification covers four domains.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"Custom\" data-tablelook=\"0\" aria-rowcount=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>Domains\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>Weightage\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core data concepts\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25\u201330%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">considerations for non-relational data on Azure\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15\u201320%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Analytics workload on Azure\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25\u201330%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Considerations for Relational Data on Azure\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20\u201325%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Similarities\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DP-900 vs AZ-900: Similarities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The AZ-900 exam and DP-900 certifications cater to individuals seeking an entry-level understanding of Azure&#8217;s diverse services and cloud computing principles. Despite their distinct focuses, DP-900 and AZ-900 share several commonalities, making them accessible gateways for beginners exploring the expansive realm of Microsoft Azure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Foundational Level<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Both DP-900 and AZ-900 are foundational certifications designed for those new to Azure and eager to establish fundamental knowledge of Microsoft&#8217;s cloud services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">No Prerequisites<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates can pursue DP-900 and AZ-900 without stringent prerequisites, making these certifications accessible to individuals without prior Azure experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understanding Azure Basics<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Both exams assess candidates&#8217; grasp of crucial Azure concepts, services, and fundamental cloud computing principles, ensuring a solid foundation in Azure technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Preparation Materials<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft provides comprehensive, self-paced, and instructor-led learning materials for DP-900 and AZ-900, including documentation, online courses, and practice exams to aid candidates in their preparation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gateway Certifications<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Earning DP-900 or AZ-900 is a gateway to advanced Azure certifications, offering a natural progression for individuals aspiring to delve deeper into specific Azure domains such as data, development, or administration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beneficial for Various Roles<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">DP-900 focuses on Azure&#8217;s data concepts and services, while AZ-900 provides a broader overview of Azure services across various domains. Both certifications, however, prove beneficial for individuals pursuing roles in cloud computing, data, development, or administration within the Azure ecosystem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: Free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-900-certification-exam-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practice Microsoft AZ-900 exam questions<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Difference\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DP-900 vs AZ-900: Difference<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DP-900 certification (Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals) is tailored for those interested in data-related roles within Azure, focusing on core data concepts and services. On the other hand, the AZ-900 exam (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification) provides a generalized overview of Azure services across various domains, suitable for beginners exploring different roles within the Azure ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s a detailed analysis of the differences between DP-900 and AZ-900:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"Custom\" data-tablelook=\"0\" aria-rowcount=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>Aspect\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>DP-900\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><strong>AZ-900\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data-related concepts within Azure<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Broad overview of various Azure services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Content Areas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relational and non-relational data, different types of data workloads, working with data using Azure services<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compute, storage, networking, security, cloud concepts, Azure pricing, basic governance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Target Audience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individuals working with data in the cloud, interested in data-related roles<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individuals seeking a general understanding of Azure services, suitable for beginners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Path to specialization<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foundational step for roles like Azure Data Engineer or Azure Database Administrator<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acts as a foundation but doesn&#8217;t specialize, serves as a stepping stone for various Azure roles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Distinctions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focuses on data-specific aspects of Azure<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offers a broad introduction to Azure services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Technical_knowledge_required\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DP-900 vs AZ-900: Technical knowledge required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The AZ-900 exam and DP-900 certifications demand distinct levels of technical knowledge, aligning with their respective areas of emphasis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The AZ-900 exam is designed for individuals new to cloud computing and Azure services, necessitating minimal technical knowledge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It provides a comprehensive overview of<strong> cloud computing concepts and Azure services, validating foundational understanding without requiring hands-on experience with the Azure platform.<\/strong> The certification avoids delving into technical details, programming languages, or tools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In contrast, the DP-900 certification mandates a basic understanding of data concepts and entails technical knowledge. Covering a wide array of topics related to data and data services on the Azure cloud platform, it includes <strong>core data concepts, data analytics, and data integration. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The DP-900 aims to validate foundational knowledge of core data concepts and their implementation using Azure data services. While not requiring extensive technical expertise or programming skills, it does demand familiarity with data processing concepts and some technical knowledge related to data services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Background_Enhancement\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DP-900 vs AZ-900: Background Enhancement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deciding between the AZ-900 and DP-900 certifications hinges on your background, experience, and career goals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For those with limited to no experience in cloud computing or data services, the AZ-900 certification offers a broad introduction to fundamental concepts, making it an excellent starting point. Individuals aspiring to cloud administration, architecture, or engineering roles will benefit from AZ-900&#8217;s comprehensive coverage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, if you possess some experience in cloud computing or data services, the DP-900 certification may be more fitting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focused on data services, DP-900 requires a <strong>basic understanding of data concepts, catering to those with a foundational technical background<\/strong>. Moreover, for individuals interested in pursuing careers in data analytics or data engineering, the DP-900 certification provides a solid foundation in these areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are uncertain about the best fit, considering taking practice exams for AZ-900 and DP-900 can provide valuable insights into the content covered, aiding you in making a well-informed decision. Ultimately, the choice between these certifications should align with your specific level of experience, professional interests, and long-term career aspirations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Read More: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-microsoft-fundamentals-az-900\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AZ-900 hands-on labs<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DP-900_vs_AZ-900_Job_Outlook\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DP-900 vs AZ-900: Job Outlook\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to research findings, obtaining the Azure Fundamentals certification (AZ-900 exam) can significantly impact salary negotiations, with a salary range spanning $80,000 to $116,500. In 2023, research indicated that individuals holding the Azure Fundamentals certification earned an<strong> average salary of $110,635<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Job opportunities associated with this certification include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Cloud DevOps Engineer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cloud Systems Engineer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cloud Security Engineer <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cloud Consultant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Indeed.com lists specific positions requiring the Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals certification, such as <strong>Microsoft Security Consultant, MS Dynamics 365 CRM Developer, Admin, Engineer, IT Network Administrator, and MSP Consultant specializing in Microsoft 365 &amp; CyberSecurity.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"What&#039;s Next After AZ-900? | Azure Certification Path | Whizlabs #shorts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Li98Jkmh-Wk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conversely, Glassdoor reports that the average salary for roles requiring the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900 certification) is approximately<strong> $121,000 annually<\/strong>. The Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals certification is tailored for individuals new to working with data in the cloud.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Azure Fundamentals certification encompasses fundamental Azure concepts, while the DP-900 certification is designed for those new to working with data in the cloud. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with the exam&#8217;s self-paced or instructor-led learning materials. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top job opportunities associated with DP-900 include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cloud Administrator ($95,000 per year)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data Analyst ($71,000 per year)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data Engineer ($117,000 per year)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">BI Developer ($91,000 per year)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cloud Solution Architect ($142,000 per year)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data Scientist ($121,000 per year)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: Free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/dp-900-exam-questions-and-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practice Exam Questions on Microsoft DP-900 Exam\u00a0<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_to_consider_when_going_DP-900_vs_AZ-900\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Factors to consider when going DP-900 vs AZ-900<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The choice between the AZ-900 exam and DP-900 certifications should be made by carefully weighing several factors, including <strong>long-term career goals, prior experience, technical proficiency, available time and resources, and personal interests. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This thoughtful consideration will assist you in determining the certification that aligns best with your circumstances. Key factors to bear in mind include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Career Goals<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">DP-900:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Suitable for those interested in data analytics or data engineering.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">AZ-900:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Ideal for those drawn to cloud administration, cloud engineering, or cloud architecture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prior Experience<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">DP-900:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Suited for individuals with more experience in data services or cloud computing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">AZ-900:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> A good starting point for those with limited experience in either area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Technical Knowledge<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">DP-900:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Requires a basic understanding of data concepts and some technical knowledge related to data services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">AZ-900:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Demands less technical knowledge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Time and Resources<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">DP-900:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> More focused but may require additional time and effort due to its narrower scope.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">AZ-900:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Covers a broader range of topics, potentially necessitating more preparation time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Interests<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:921626,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider your interests and explore which areas of cloud computing or data services intrigue you the most.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summary<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I hope this blog helps you get a holistic view of the DP-900 vs AZ-900 scenario. While both are fundamental courses, helping you step into the Azure world and paving the way for advanced skill sets and certifications, both differ in domain knowledge, job outlook, technical knowledge, and target audience. Also, before you choose one, make sure you know the core concepts covered and if they align with your overall career goals. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to dive deeper into these courses and see which best fits you, join Whizlabs training programs &#8211; nuanced prep gateways for the AZ-900 exam and DP-900 certification. We bring you practice papers with exhaustive answers, video lectures designed by the industry\u2019s best minds, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/azure-cloud-hands-on-labs-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hands-on labs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/azure-sandbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Azure sandboxes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for you to put theory into practice. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a newbie in the cloud domain or about to begin your journey with Azure, then the high chances are that you are digging deep into a massive list of certifications and don\u2019t know where to start. Speaking of which, two of the most sought-after certifications are the AZ-900: Microsoft Fundamentals certification and DP-900 certification (Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals). While both these certifications belong to the starter pack of Azure certs and hold some similarities, they differ in terms of skills imparted, domain covered, target audience, scope, and more. \u00a0 This blog will give a panoramic view of 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