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Microsoft AZ-303 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies |
| Exam Number: | AZ-303 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer available; replaced by AZ-305) |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | AZ-304 AZ-305 AZ-104 |
| Exam Price: | 165 USD (varies by region) |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, Korean, English, French, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, German |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Build list / sequence, Drag and drop, Multiple response, Case study |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Recommended Training: | Azure Solutions Architect Expert Path (AZ-305) Microsoft Learn AZ-303 Learning Path (Archived) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Exam Registration Microsoft Certification Dashboard |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or test center (Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent hands-on Azure experience. AZ-303 + AZ-304 were historically required for Expert certification; now replaced by AZ-305. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/az-303/ |
Microsoft AZ-303 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Implement solutions for apps | 15% | - App services and containers
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| Implement management and security solutions | 25% | - Implement security solutions
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| Implement and manage data platforms | 10% | - Data storage and integration
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| Implement and monitor an Azure infrastructure | 50% | - Implement storage and compute infrastructure
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Everything About Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, Asked and Answered
Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies is an official Microsoft certification exam, listed under the code AZ-303. Passing it earns you the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (legacy path) certification, positioned at the Expert level. It also connects to AZ-304, AZ-305, AZ-104. For anyone aiming at a leadership track in IT, this credential is one of the clearest markers of verified skill.
Passing Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies takes 700 (out of 1000), and the official registration fee is 165 USD (varies by region). Retakes charge the full 165 USD (varies by region) again, which is why accuracy in preparation matters more than volume. Validate your readiness with repeated ValidVCE practice scores above the requirement before committing to a date.
The Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies exam contains 40-60 questions to answer within 180 minutes. The SOFT engine from ValidVCE imitates the real test scene on your computer and uses special methods to help you master questions and answers, so the official time limit becomes a practiced routine rather than a surprise.
Recommended: AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent hands-on Azure experience. AZ-303 + AZ-304 were historically required for Expert certification; now replaced by AZ-305.
Vendor requirements are revised periodically, so confirm the current conditions before registering via the official exam page.
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Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies is structured into 4 official domains. The leading ones are Implement solutions for apps (15%), Implement and manage data platforms (10%), and Implement and monitor an Azure infrastructure (50%). The full topic breakdown appears above; accurate preparation starts with an accurate map.
Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies Sample Questions:
You have an Azure subscription that contains 20 virtual machines. The virtual machines require authenticated access to several Azure resources.
You need to ensure that the virtual machines can authenticate by using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
Solution: You configure the Identity settings for each virtual machine.
Does this meet the goal?
- A. No
- B. Yes
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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You have an app named App1 that uses data from two on-premises Microsoft SQL Server databases named DB1 and DB2.
You plan to move DB1 and DB2 to Azure.
You need to implement Azure services to host DB1 and DB2. The solution must support server-side transactions across DB1 and DB2.
Solution: You deploy DB1 and DB2 to SQL Server on an Azure virtual machine.
Does this meet the goal?
- A. Yes
- B. NO
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You have several Azure virtual machines on a virtual network named VNet1.
You configure an Azure Storage account as shown in the following exhibit.
Use the drop-down menus to select the answer choice that completes each statement based on the information presented in the graphic.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Reference:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-how-to-use-files-windows
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-backup-now-supports-storage-accounts-secured-with-azure-storage-firewalls-and-virtual-networks/
You have a hierarchy of management groups and Azure subscriptions as shown in the following table.
You create the Azure resources shown in the following table.
You assign roles to users as shown in the following table.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point
Correct Answer:
Reference:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/built-in-roles#contributor
You have an Azure subscription that contains the respond groups shown in the following table.
You have the Azure SQL servers shown in the following table.
You create an Azure SQL database named DB1 on Sql1 in an elastic pool named Pool1.
You need to create an Azure SOL database named DB2 In Pool 1.
Where should you deploy DB2?
- A. Sql 4
- B. Sql1
- C. Sql 3
- D. Sql 2
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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