What is the AZ-300 exam and has it been replaced?

The AZ-300 (Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies) has been retired and replaced by the AZ-305 (Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions). AZ-305 covers the same core competencies — designing Azure compute, storage, networking, security, and identity solutions — and is the current path to the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.

How many questions are on the AZ-305 Azure Architect exam?

The AZ-305 exam contains 40–60 questions, which may include multiple-choice, case studies, drag-and-drop, and hot-area question types. The exact count varies per exam session. You have 180 minutes (3 hours) to complete the exam.

What score do you need to pass the AZ-305 exam?

A passing score of 700 out of 1000 is required for the AZ-305 exam. Microsoft scores are scaled, so 700 does not equal 70% of questions correct — the exact conversion depends on question difficulty weighting.

What topics are covered on the Azure AZ-305 exam?

AZ-305 covers four main domains: designing identity, governance, and monitoring solutions; designing data storage solutions; designing business continuity solutions; and designing infrastructure solutions. Azure services tested include Azure AD, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Front Door, and Azure Site Recovery.

What prerequisites are needed for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification?

To earn the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, you must pass both AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator) and AZ-305. The AZ-104 exam validates hands-on skills in managing Azure resources, while AZ-305 tests architectural design capabilities.

How long does it take to prepare for the AZ-305 Azure Architect exam?

Most candidates with intermediate Azure experience spend 4–8 weeks preparing for AZ-305, dedicating 1–2 hours daily. Focus on hands-on labs in the Azure portal, Microsoft Learn modules, and practice exams that simulate the case-study format. Prior experience with AZ-104-level tasks is strongly recommended.

Microsoft Azure AZ-300

AZ-300 - Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect By David ChenMay 27, 202616 min read

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David Chen holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University and has earned over 25 professional certifications across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture domains. He works as a solutions architect and now focuses on helping IT professionals pass cloud, security, and technical certification exams.

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