How to Pass the Azure AZ-700: Resources and Tips

I recently studied for, took, and passed the AZ-700 exam. I was able to pass the exam by using the resources I listed below.

A Note on My Experience with the Exam

The exam was challenging. It felt much harder than AZ-104. The case study questions were the biggest challenge for me. While they weren’t difficult, they required me to keep track of a lot of information. It was one of the few times in recent exams that I used the markers and laminated graph paper they gave us for the exam.

Tim Warner’s AZ-700 Class on PluralSight

Here is where I started. Tim Warner’s course: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions (AZ-700) is where the bulk of my training took place. I spent hours watching his videos and following along in my Azure lab. I took this route on this exam because it felt more structured around the objectives. This may not be the route you want to go because PluralSight does have a cost.

John Savill’s Technical Training on YouTube

John Savill’s training is free on his YouTube channel. This may be the best route for those who prefer not to pay for study materials. I focused mainly on the cram video. I did pick through some subjects in his playlist. I used his videos to help me with concepts that were harder for me to nail down, like load balancing.

Exam Ref AZ-700 Microsoft Azure Administrator

I bought and read through this copy of the exam reference guide. It was helpful for helping to break down concepts that I saw in videos I watched that I quite didn’t understand. I still appreciate having a book in my hand when I study, but people on a budget may be better served by just using the free learning path.

Playing Around in the Azure Environment

As I have done with all my past exams from AZ-104 to AZ-305, I played around in the environment to better understand what I was learning. I built VPN tunnels and even used Terraform to save money. I stood up multiple VNets to better understand pairing. This is a crucial part of pulling all that I was learning together.

Measureup Practice Test

Practice tests are really helpful for me to get a feel for the exam. It is important that I use practice tests that have questions that are close to the actual test but are NOT the actual test. The only test I found was the Measureup practice test. Unfortunately, it is expensive. I am aware that there is a test by Whizlabs, but I am not confident in recommending them.

Conclusion

These tools helped me study for and pass the exam. I hope that they help you along in your Azure certification journey.

How to Pass the VCP-NV 2023 Exam: Tips and Resources

Get tips and resources for passing the VCP-NV 2023 exam, including Pluralsight courses, VMware Hands On Labs, home lab practice, and study materials.

If you’re preparing for the VCP-NV 2023 exam, also known as 2V0-41.20, you might wonder what resources can help you pass. As someone who recently passed the exam, I want to share some of the study resources I used and my tips for success.

Pluralsight

One of the best resources I found was the Pluralsight course, VCP-NV 2022: VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (2V0-41.20). This eight-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of networking concepts and includes labs you can follow. I found this course helpful because it explained how things were done differently in NSX-T compared to previous versions.

Hands-On Labs

If you don’t have the resources to run a full NSX implementation in your home lab, I highly recommend using VMware Hands On Labs. This free resource is a great way to learn by doing.

Using Your Home lab

I spent a lot of time practicing with NSX in my home lab. This allowed me to get hands-on experience with the platform and learn how things work in a production environment. I even found a way to install NSX from vCenter that wasn’t covered in the Pluralsight course.

Practice Exams

Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any official practice exams. Instead, I made notes on everything listed in the exam guide and watched resources like vBrownBag‘s YouTube video on NSX-T. Even though the video was for a previous version, many of the concepts were still relevant.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these study resources were invaluable in helping me pass the VCP-NV 2023 exam. I hope they can be of service to you as well. Remember to practice and study consistently, and you’ll be on your way to passing the exam.

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