Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Expert Program

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Course Overview: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Expert Program

Nvidya’s Azure DevOps Certification Program, powered by Microsoft, prepares you for success in high-demand DevOps roles. Gain in-depth knowledge of cloud fundamentals, build scalable applications on Azure, and apply advanced DevOps practices through a balanced mix of expert-led instruction and hands-on labs.

Key Features

  • Exam Voucher Included

    Prepare with confidence and take the official Microsoft certification exam at no extra cost.

  • Microsoft-Verified Certification

    Receive a certificate of completion directly from Microsoft through the Azure Learn portal.

  • Learn Live with Experts

    Experience 8X more interaction in online sessions led by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs).

  • Earn Recognition on Microsoft Learn

    Collect course completion badges and track your progress with official Microsoft credentials.

  • Master 30+ Job-Ready Skills

    Dive into 20+ Azure services and tools essential for real-world DevOps roles.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Stay on track with help from a dedicated Nvidya Learner Success Manager.

  • Practice with Real Tools

    Get hands-on experience using top Azure DevOps tools embedded in every stage of the curriculum.

Skills Covered

  • Tool integration strategy
  • License management strategy
  • Endtoend traceability
  • Site reliability engineering
  • Continuous integration
  • Azure pipelines
  • Instrumentation strategy
  • Failure prediction strategy
  • Configure repositories
  • Source control management
  • Azure content delivery network
  • Azure resource manager

Career Benefits of Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Expert Program

Earning your Azure DevOps certification with Nvidya can significantly enhance your career prospects in the cloud and DevOps domain. Certified professionals are in high demand and often command higher salaries compared to their non-certified peers. This program also equips you with the advanced skills needed to step into senior and leadership roles in DevOps engineering and cloud infrastructure management.

Power Your DevOps Career with Microsoft Azure – Certified by Experts, Delivered by Nvidya.

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Eligibility for Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Expert Program

To enrol in this Azure DevOps certification program, learners should have a high school diploma or an undergraduate degree. This course is ideal for:

  • DevOps Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers
  • Software Developers
  • System Administrators
  • Release Managers
  • Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
  • Build and Release Engineers
  • IT Operations Professionals
  • Automation Engineers
  • Infrastructure Engineers

Prerequisites

While prior IT knowledge is not mandatory, a basic understanding of cloud computing or general IT concepts will help you navigate the course more effectively.

Course Content: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Expert Program

Lesson: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Section 01: Cloud Concepts

1.01 Introduction
1.02 What Is Cloud Computing
1.03 What Is CC
1.04 Benefits of Cloud Computing
1.05 Key Concepts and Terminology
1.06 Economies of Scale
1.07 Capex vs Opex
1.08 Public Cloud
1.09 Characteristics of Public Cloud
1.10 Private Cloud
1.11 Characteristics of Private Cloud
1.12 Hybrid Cloud
1.13 Characteristics of Hybrid Cloud
1.14 Review and What Next
1.15 IaaS
1.16 Use Cases of IaaS
1.17 What Is PaaS
1.18 Common Scenarios: PaaS
1.19 What Is SaaS
1.20 Shared Responsibility Model

2.01 Introduction
2.02 Azure Regions
2.03 Special Azure Regions
2.04 Region Pairs
2.05 Feature Availability Region-Wise
2.06 Availability Zones
2.07 Availability Sets
2.08 What Are Resource Groups
2.09 Azure Resource Manager
2.10 Azure Core Services and Products
2.11 What Is Azure Compute
2.12 Azure Virtual Machines – Audiocast Only
2.13 Virtual Machines I – Lab
2.14 Virtual Machines II – Lab
2.15 Virtual Machines III – Lab
2.16 Virtual Machines IV – Lab
2.17 Virtual Machines V – Lab
2.18 Virtual Machines VI – Lab
2.19 What Are Containers
2.20 Containers (Lab Activity)
2.21 What Are Virtual Networks
2.22 Virtual Networks – Lab
2.23 Azure Load Balancer
2.24 VPN Gateway
2.25 Azure Application Gateway I
2.26 Azure Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
2.27 Azure Storage Services
2.28 Structured Data
2.29 Semi-Structured Data
2.30 Unstructured Data
2.31 Azure Database Services
2.32 Azure SQL – Lab Demo
2.33 Azure Marketplace
2.34 What Is Internet of Things (IoT) – Intro
2.35 IoT Hub
2.36 Azure Big Data and Analytics
2.37 Azure SQL Data Warehouse
2.38 Azure HDInsight
2.39 Azure Data Lake Analytics
2.40 Machine Learning
2.41 What Is Serverless Computing
2.42 The Concept of DevOps
2.43 Azure Management Tools
2.44 Creating Resources with PowerShell – Lab Activity
2.45 Creating Resources with Azure CLI – Lab Activity
2.46 Provision Resources Using Cloud Shell – Lab Activity
2.47 Azure Advisor
2.48 What Did We Learn

3.01 What to Expect in Module 3
3.02 Azure Firewalls
3.03 Azure Firewall – Lab Activity – Notes
3.04 Azure Firewall – Lab Activity
3.05 Azure DDoS
3.06 Network Security Groups
3.07 Application Security Groups
3.08 Which Network Security Solution to Choose From
3.09 Authentication and Authorization
3.10 Azure Active Directory
3.11 Multi-Factor Authentication
3.12 Azure Security Center
3.13 Azure Security Center – Lab Activity
3.14 Azure Key Vault
3.15 Azure Information Protection
3.16 Azure Advanced Threat Protection
3.17 What Is Azure Policy
3.18 Azure Policy – Lab Activity
3.19 Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
3.20 Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – Lab Activity
3.21 Azure Locks
3.22 Azure Locks – Lab Activity
3.23 Azure Blueprints
3.24 Subscription Governance
3.25 Azure Tags
3.26 Azure Monitoring
3.27 Azure Monitoring – Lab Activity
3.28 Azure Service Health
3.29 Monitoring Applications and Services
3.30 Compliance Terms and Requirements
3.31 Microsoft Privacy Statement
3.32 Microsoft Trust Center
3.33 Service Trust Portal
3.34 Azure Government Services
3.35 Azure Germany Services
3.36 Azure China

4.01 Introduction – What to Expect in This Module
4.02 Azure Subscriptions
4.03 What Are Management Groups
4.04 Purchase Azure Products and Services – Available Options
4.05 Usage Metrics
4.06 Factors Affecting Costs
4.07 The Concept of Zones for Billing
4.08 Azure Pricing Calculator
4.09 Azure Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
4.10 Ways to Minimize Costs in Azure
4.11 Azure Cost Management
4.12 Azure Support Plans
4.13 Alternative Support Options
4.14 Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
4.15 Composite SLAs
4.16 Improving Application SLAs
4.17 Public and Features
4.18 Providing Feedback
4.19 General Availability
4.20 Azure Updates, Announcements, and Roadmaps
4.21 Conclusion

1.01 Welcome to the Course
1.02 Certification Overview
1.03 Skills Overview
1.04 Azure Overview

2.01 Provision Virtual Machines (VMs)
2.02 Configure, Validate, and Deploy ARM Templates
2.03 Configure Container Images for Solutions
2.04 Publish an Image to the Azure Container Registry
2.05 Run Containers by Using Azure Container Instance

3.01 Create an Azure App Service Web App
3.02 Enable Diagnostics Logging
3.03 Deploy Code to a Web App
3.04 Configure Web App Settings Including SSL, API Settings, and Connection Strings
3.05 Implement Autoscaling Rules Including Scheduled Autoscaling and Autoscaling by Operational or System Metrics: Part One
3.06 Implement Autoscaling Rules Including Scheduled Autoscaling and Autoscaling by Operational or System Metrics: Part Two

4.01 Create and Deploy Azure Functions Apps
4.02 Implement Input and Output Bindings for a Function
4.03 Implement Azure Durable Functions

5.01 Select the Appropriate API and SDK for a Solution
5.02 Implement Partitioning Schemes and Partition Keys
5.03 Perform Operations on Data and Cosmos DB Containers
5.04 Set the Appropriate Consistency Level for Operations
5.05 Manage Change Feed Notifications

6.01 Create a Storage Account
6.02 Move Items in Blob Storage Between Storage Accounts or Containers
6.03 Set and Retrieve Properties and Metadata
6.04 Perform Operations on Data by Using the Appropriate SDK
6.05 Implement Storage Policies, and Data Archiving and Retention

7.01 Authenticate and Authorize Users by Using the Microsoft Identity Platform
7.02 Authenticate and Authorize Users and Apps by Using Azure Active Directory
7.03 Create and Implement Shared Access Signatures

8.01 Secure App Configuration Data by Using App Configuration and Azure Key Vault
8.02 Develop Code That Uses Keys, Secrets, and Certificates Stored in Azure Key Vault
8.03 Implement Managed Identities for Azure Resources
8.04 Implement Solutions That Interact with Microsoft Graph

9.01 Configure Cache and Expiration Policies for Azure Redis Cache
9.02 Implement Secure and Optimized Application Cache Patterns Including Data Sizing, Connections, Encryption, and Expiration

10.01 Configure an App or Service to Use Application Insights
10.02 Analyze and Troubleshoot Solutions by Using Azure Monitor
10.03 Implement Application Insights Web Tests and Alerts

11.01 Create an APIM Instance
11.02 Configure Authentication for APIs
11.03 Define Policies for APIs

12.01 Implement Solutions That Use Azure Event Grid
12.02 Implement Solutions That Use Azure Event Hubs

13.01 Implement Solutions That Use Azure Service Bus
13.02 Implement Solutions That Use Azure Queue Storage Queues

1.01 Welcome to AZ-400 Course
1.02 Certification Overview
1.03 Skills Covered
1.04 Azure Overview

2.01 Assess and Configure a Logging Framework
2.02 Design a Storage Strategy
2.03 Design a Log Aggregation and Query Strategy
2.04 Manage Access Control to Logs
2.05 Integrate Crash Analytics

3.01 Design and Implement Distributed Tracing
3.02 Inspect Application Performance Indicators
3.03 Inspect Infrastructure Performance Indicators
3.04 Define and Measure Key Metrics
3.05 Implement Alerts on Key Metrics

4.01 Configure and Integrate Container Monitoring
4.02 Configure and Integrate with Monitoring Tools
4.03 Create Feedback Loop from Platform Monitoring Tools

5.01 Identify and Recommend Metrics on Which to Base Alerts
5.02 Implement Alerts Based on Application Health Checks
5.03 Analyze Combinations of Metrics
5.04 Implement Alerts for Self-Healing Activities

6.01 Analyze Behavior of System with Regards to Load and Failure Conditions
6.02 Calculate When a System Will Fail Under Various Conditions
6.03 Measure Baseline Metrics for System

7.01 Analyze System Dependencies to Determine Which Dependency Should Be Included in Health Check
7.02 Calculate Healthy Response Timeouts Based on SLO for the Service
7.03 Integrate Health Check with Compute Environment

8.01 Design an Access Solution
8.02 Implement Service Principals and Managed Identity
8.03 Design an Application Access Solution Using Azure AD B2C
8.04 Configure Service Connections

9.01 Evaluate and Configure Vault Solution
9.02 Manage Security Certificates
9.03 Formulate a Plan for Deploying Secret Files as Part of a Release

10.01 Automate Dependencies Scanning for Security
10.02 Automate Dependencies Scanning for Compliance
10.03 Assess and Report Risks
10.04 Design a Source Code Compliance Solution

11.01 Implement Azure Policies to Enforce Organizational Requirements
11.02 Implement Container Scanning
11.03 Design Break-the-Glass Strategy for Responding to Security Incidents

12.01 Define Pull Requests (PR) Guidelines to Enforce Work Item Correlation
12.02 Implement Branch Merging Restrictions
12.03 Define Branch Strategy
12.04 Design and Implement a PR Workflow

13.01 Configure Permissions in the Source Control Repository
13.02 Organize the Repository with Git Tags
13.03 Plan for Content Recovery in All Repository States

14.01 Integrate GitHub with DevOps Pipelines
14.02 Integrate GitHub with Identity Management Solutions

15.01 Create Dashboards Combining Boards and Pipelines
15.02 Design a Cost Management Communication Strategy
15.03 Integrate GitHub as Repository with Azure Boards

16.01 Notify Stakeholders about Key Metrics, Alerts, Severity Using Communication and Project Management Platform
16.02 Integrate Build and Release with Communication Platforms

17.01 Implement Quality Gates
17.02 Design a Testing Strategy

18.01 Recommend Package Management Tools
18.02 Design an Azure Artifacts Implementation Including Linked Feeds
18.03 Design a Versioning Strategy for Deployment Artifacts

19.01 Assess a Configuration Management Mechanism for Application Infrastructure
19.02 Define and Enforce Desired State Configuration for Environments

20.01 Monitor Pipeline Health
20.02 Optimize Build

21.01 Manage Self-Hosted Build Agents
21.02 Create Reusable Build Subsystems

22.01 Design and Implement Infrastructure as Code
22.02 Develop Application Deployment Process
22.03 Develop Database Deployment Process

23.01 Design the Release Pipeline to Ensure Reliable Order of Dependency Deployments
23.02 Organize Shared Release Configurations and Process
23.03 Design and Implement Release Gates and Approval Processes

24.01 Design a Release Strategy
24.02 Implement the Release Strategy Using Azure Traffic Manager
24.03 Plan for Minimizing Downtime During Deployments Using Azure Load Balancer

In this course, you will learn how to manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer the infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor your solution.

Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Expert Program Projects

Project 1: Azure Function Listening to a Queue

Design and deploy an Azure Function using Visual Studio that integrates Queue Binding. Learn how to automate the deployment directly from the Visual Studio environment.

Leverage Azure DevOps to implement agile planning by configuring and automating the deployment pipeline for builds across various stages within a company’s development lifecycle.

Exam & Certification FAQs

What benefits do learners gain by enroling in Nvidya’s Azure DevOps Certification in collaboration with Microsoft?

When you enrol in Nvidya’s Azure DevOps Certification program, you unlock exclusive benefits including an official certificate of completion from Microsoft, access to Microsoft Learn-hosted course certificates, and guidance from certified Microsoft instructors. The program also features hands-on projects, career-oriented training modules, and access to job support services tailored for learners in specific regions.

This course provides in-depth training on Azure and DevOps methodologies. You will earn a Microsoft-recognized certificate upon successful completion, gain practical experience through industry-relevant projects, and benefit from instructor-led sessions by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs). In addition, learners receive access to Microsoft Learn content, personalized guidance, and optional job support services in select countries.

Yes, obtaining your Azure DevOps Certification is a strategic move for anyone seeking a career in cloud and DevOps roles. This certification proves your ability to design, deploy, and manage Azure-based solutions. With public cloud adoption accelerating across industries, certified professionals are in high demand and positioned to command higher salaries and leadership opportunities.

Microsoft allows candidates to retake an Azure DevOps exam 24 hours after their first failed attempt. For every additional retake, a 14-day wait is required. You may attempt the same exam up to five times within a 12-month period. If you reach this limit, you'll need to wait a full year from your first attempt. Passed exams cannot be retaken unless the certification has expired, and retake fees may apply.

Yes, the expiration policy varies by certification type. Microsoft Fundamentals certifications (such as AZ-900) never expire. However, role-based certifications, including associate, expert, and specialty credentials like AZ-104 or AZ-305, are valid for one year. To maintain your certification, you must complete a renewal assessment before it expires. For more details, you can contact Nvidya's support team.

This program is designed to build expertise in planning and executing DevOps practices using Azure tools. You’ll learn to implement source control, manage artifacts, set up secure pipelines, automate deployments, optimize database environments, handle secrets securely, and build robust release strategies—all aligned with real-world DevOps scenarios and cloud project environments.

An Azure DevOps Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining infrastructure, automating build and release processes, securing cloud environments, managing CI/CD workflows, ensuring code quality, troubleshooting deployment issues, integrating monitoring solutions, and enhancing collaboration between development and operations teams. They also enforce compliance standards and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

You will develop a wide range of technical and strategic skills, including telemetry and health check design, secure access and identity management, build automation, version control, repository configuration, alerting and monitoring integration, and deployment scripting. You'll also learn to create branching strategies, manage source control tools, communicate effectively across DevOps teams, and build scalable infrastructure using Azure-native services.

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Success Stories

Pooja Sharma
Pooja Sharma

““A must-have course for IT teams looking to scale DevOps capabilities.””

“As a Senior Project Manager at a leading IT services firm, I enroled in this course to upskill my team. The curriculum is hands-on, practical, and aligned with real-world scenarios. The live sessions by Microsoft Certified Trainers helped my team grasp complex DevOps tools with ease. It’s now part of our internal learning path for engineering leads.”

Beth Okama
Beth Okama

“"Highly practical and relevant for enterprise DevOps transformation."”

“As part of our organization’s digital transformation strategy, we partnered with Nvidya for this Azure DevOps course. The course design, labs, and real-world use cases gave our DevOps team the confidence to implement CI/CD pipelines on Azure. Our productivity has significantly improved, and we now follow standardized DevOps practices across projects.”

Why Choose This Program?

Develop In-Demand Skills

Gain practical expertise crafted with industry and academic input.

Learn from Seasoned Professionals

Learn from seasoned professionals sharing real-world insights and case studies.

Engage in Applied Learning

Build skills through hands-on projects with real data and virtual labs.

Benefit from Continuous Support

Enjoy 24/7 access to mentors and a supportive learning community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria for enroling in Nvidya’s Azure DevOps Certification Program?

To enrol in this program, learners should have at least a high school diploma or an undergraduate degree. While prior IT experience is not mandatory, having a foundational understanding of technology or general IT concepts will help learners grasp the content more effectively.

After successfully completing the program, you will be awarded a Microsoft-recognized Azure DevOps Solutions Expert certificate, along with individual course completion certificates via the Microsoft Learn portal. These credentials validate your expertise and can enhance your visibility to recruiters and employers worldwide.

Yes, Nvidya provides dedicated learning support throughout your training journey. Our experienced mentors and teaching assistants are available to guide you at every stage—from course onboarding to project completion. They ensure you stay on track, clarify complex concepts, and prepare you to pass your certification exams confidently.

Our instructors are handpicked industry professionals with deep expertise in Azure and DevOps practices. Each trainer undergoes a rigorous screening process that includes resume evaluation, technical assessment, and live demo reviews. Only those who consistently earn top ratings from learners continue to be part of our instructor team.

If you experience access issues, simply reach out to Nvidya’s support team through the contact form available on our website. You can also use the live chat option or visit our dedicated Help & Support section for immediate assistance.

Nvidya provides round-the-clock support via chat, email, and phone. Whether you need technical assistance or course-related guidance, our support team is ready to help. You'll also gain lifetime access to our community forum, where you can connect with peers, ask questions, and get expert answers—even after completing your training.

Azure exam vouchers are available to learners residing in the following countries: India, United States, Canada, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Denmark, Fiji, French Polynesia, Greenland, Guam, Iceland, Kuwait, New Caledonia, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Georgia, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore.

Yes, Nvidya offers tailored corporate training programs for organizations looking to upgrade workforce skills in Cloud, DevOps, AI, and other emerging technologies. These programs include role-based learning paths, instructor-led sessions, and unlimited access to a curated course library to support scalable enterprise learning goals.

No, your course progress will not be affected. Nvidya provides recorded versions of every live session, enabling you to catch up at your convenience. You can access these recordings on the learning platform and continue fulfilling course requirements without interruption.

Learners have found this certification program to be highly beneficial for career growth. They appreciate the structured content, practical approach, and the expertise of instructors. Nvidya's flexible learning model also helps professionals balance learning with their work commitments.

Yes, after completing the Azure DevOps Solutions Expert certification, you can explore additional courses such as AWS DevOps Certification, DevOps Engineer Master’s Program, Cloud Computing Fundamentals, and advanced training in Microsoft Azure to further enhance your technical capabilities.

Nvidya offers the following related programs for learners interested in expanding their expertise:

  • AWS DevOps Certification Program
  • AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
  • DevOps Engineer Master’s Certification
  • Cloud Computing and DevOps Fundamentals Program