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In this post I would like to share with you the AZ-900 test, which is FREE, and some of the data area are in the Beta phase (80% discount). We will take advantage of these discounts and the fact that we are in quarantine to study, improve our skills and the curriculum.
Remembering that the tests can be done ONLINE and REMOTE, from your home. To learn more about how certification exams work, read my article Microsoft Certifications - Tips, Links, and Study Materials for SQL Server 2016 MCSA and MCSE Tests.
Now is the time to search for new certification evidence from the Microsoft data area, because as was released in this post here, the MCSA and MCSE tests are being DISCONTINUED and replaced by other tests. This deadline for deactivating the tests was scheduled for June 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft released this post here where she informs that the new deadline will be in January 2021.
If you want to know more about the changes in Microsoft certifications, watch the video below where I participated in a live on this topic on the Coding Night channel:
If you are still a student and want to start with the first exam in the data area, which is the MTA, download the study materials and find out how this exam works in my article Microsoft Certifications - Portuguese Study Material for Your First Certification (MTA).
It is worth remembering that in beta tests, as you may know, the result does not come out on time (takes 3 to 4 months), there may be errors in the questions, there is only the option of language in English or Japanese, the tests have a lot more questions than the “final” tests, but being approved in a beta té test gives the same benefits of being approved in a “final” test (you don't need to retake the test when it is official).
In addition, beta tests have an even greater value than being approved in a “final” test, as there are no dumps (copies of the tests used by DRAGONS and dishonest people), nor official material, so the person in fact proves that they have knowledge.
AZ-900 exam: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
This exam measures your ability to understand the following concepts: cloud concepts; essential Azure services; security, privacy, compliance and trust; and Azure pricing and support.
It is the first test for anyone going to work with Azure. Accessing this link HERE until the 21/04, you will be able to take the official FREE training and you will still receive a voucher of 100% discount in this event.
After that day, access this link here to look for other free official trainings that are giving you a 100% discount voucher too.
Test link + learning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/pt-br/learn/certifications/exams/az-900
Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator (beta)
This exam measures your ability to perform the following technical tasks: manage Azure identities and governance; implement and manage storage; deploy and manage Azure computing resources; configure and manage virtual networks; and monitor and back up Azure resources.
This race is in BETA phase, with 80% discount in value and is limited to only 300 people worldwide (so run and don't waste time). The race must be scheduled until 31/05/2020.
Use the discount code AZ104WAGONER on the last screen of the exam schedule to access the discount.
Test link + learning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-104
Exam DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure (Beta)
This exam measures your ability to perform the following technical tasks: plan and implement data platform resources; implement a safe environment; monitor and optimize operational resources; optimize query performance; perform task automation; plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery environment (HADR); and perform administration using T-SQL.
This race is in BETA phase, with 80% discount in value and is limited to only 300 people worldwide (so run and don't waste time). The race must be scheduled until 31/05/2020.
Use the discount code DP300CAMDEN on the last screen of the exam schedule to access the discount.
Test link + learning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/dp-300
Exam DA-100: Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI (Beta)
This exam measures your ability to perform the following technical tasks: prepare the data; model the data; view the data; analyze the data; and deploy and maintain deliveries.
This race is in BETA phase, with 80% discount in value and is limited to only 300 people worldwide (so run and don't waste time). The race must be scheduled until 31/05/2020.
Use the discount code DA100MARION on the last screen of the exam schedule to access the discount.
Test link + learning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/da-100
That's it folks!
I hope you liked this tip, book your exams, good studies and good luck !!
Unfortunately I registered and received this feedback from them:
Thank you for your interest in an upcoming Microsoft Azure Fundamentals event. Due to the popularity of this event we are unable to accommodate all participants.
Please refer to the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Learning Path, until we are able to schedule more digital events.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Is it possible for me to receive the voucher in any way?
I completed the link training link az-900, how do I redeem the voucher?
I completed the course of the informed link for the az-900 how do I get the voucher?
Ronaldo, Microsoft said on its website that people will receive it. I believe it is a matter of waiting
Good night!
Is the 100% AZ-104 exam voucher still working? as far as I can remember they always release it with an X amount. Thanks!
I found the AZ900 link - it is necessary to participate in the ONLINE event that will take place on April 28 (there is another date).
The link:
https://info.microsoft.com/WE-AzureINFRA-WBNR-FY20-04Apr-27-MicrosoftAzureTrainingDayMaster-SRDEM16864_LP01Registration-Forminhero.html
Where exactly does the link for the free trial appear? I finished the course, went to the certification link and found nothing. Can you inform? Thank you.
The AZ-900 exam on the 21st of April was canceled… at least I got the warning. 🙁
where did you see it was canceled?
I took the flying course to take the test…
Link appears to be no longer available
Dirceu, thank you very much for the tip! I managed to subscribe to the databases ?
Thanks for sharing
There is no advantage in doing this beta from ms, aws without a voucher with nothing from the 50% discount on betas exams ms kept the same value, az900 is worth it! very good post and success
Daniel, you are wrong. Microsoft Beta tests have 80% no discount using the voucher (as long as it is still valid) and you still get a note in your transcript stating that you obtained certification through beta test (Charter).
As I mentioned in the article, beta tests are more valued by the fact that the person passed without having yet available material and obscure techniques, such as dumps.
Very good post. But it would be nice to warn that the 80% discount for the Az-104 beta test is no longer valid, the code sold out a few days ago.
Hey Luna, thanks for the info.
There are only 300 vouchers for the whole world. This post alone has seen over 700 views in less than 2 hours. It is inevitable that it would end quickly .. 🙂
It is still valid. Too bad I saw it just now and I was forced to schedule the race for 3 hours from now. Thanks for the day!