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Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

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AZ-305 Microsoft Azure Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Identity and Governance DesignYou are here

Architect identity, policy, and monitoring strategy patterns.

22
hours
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Phase 2: Data and Continuity Design

Design storage and business continuity solutions under real constraints.

22
hours
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Phase 3: Infrastructure Design

Build end-to-end infrastructure architecture decision confidence.

24
hours
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Phase 4: Expert Scenario Practice

Practice long-form architecture scenarios and tradeoff explanations.

20
hours
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Phase 5: Final Timed Runs

Perform timed mixed-domain runs and fix recurring design gaps.

16
hours
Estimated total study time
104 hours
That's about 11 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the AZ-305 Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
Microsoft states candidates should have advanced IT operations knowledge and Azure administration/development/DevOps experience
Additional Requirements
  • Passing score is 700
  • To earn the Azure Solutions Architect Expert credential, AZ-104 is required as a prerequisite certification
  • Certification requires annual renewal to remain active

AZ-305 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

7-12 weeks for most candidates with prior Azure implementation experience

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

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Retake Policy

After a first failed attempt, retake is allowed after 24 hours. If you fail a second time, wait 14 days between subsequent retakes. Maximum five attempts in a 12-month period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeUS$165
Total Estimated CostUS$165-US$330
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AZ-305 Exam Details

Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

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700/1000
Passing Score
Typically
Questions
100
Minutes
US$165 (United States)
Exam Fee
Study time: 90-140 hours
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite to take AZ-305, but to earn Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification you must also hold Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Valid for: 1 year (free annual renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Microsoft content outline

Design Identity, Governance, and Monitoring Solutions25-30%

Architect identity, governance, and monitoring capabilities for enterprise Azure environments

Design Data Storage Solutions20-25%

Select and design storage architectures for performance, resilience, and compliance

Design Business Continuity Solutions15-20%

Plan backup, recovery, and continuity strategies for mission-critical workloads

Design Infrastructure Solutions30-35%

Design compute, networking, and platform architecture aligned to business requirements

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