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7/3/2026
The original title is: "Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400): What's Actually Tested"
Original: Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400): What's Actually Tested
Short summary
AZ-400 certifies Azure DevOps Engineers with 40-45% exam weight on CI/CD pipelines; success requires 6-12 weeks of hands-on work with YAML syntax, IaC (ARM/Bicep/Terraform), and security practices, with common failures in weeks 4-7. Certified DevOps engineers earn $110K–$185K depending on level. Total cost: $165–$250 including exam, free Microsoft Learn path, and optional study resources.
- •Exam weights pipeline design 40-45%; domains include source control, security, instrumentation, and agile practices
- •Study success demands daily hands-on Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions work; 6-12 weeks typical, heaviest in weeks 4-7 on YAML and IaC
- •Salaries range $110K–$185K; total cost $165–$250; prerequisite AZ-104 or AZ-204 strongly recommended
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