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AZ-500 is three security certs in one — here is how to study it

AZ-500 packs identity management, platform security, and data-and-app security into a single exam. That is why it feels harder than the blueprint suggests. Here is the study split.

Gagan Walia·Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 PM·6 min read

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AZ-104 or AZ-305 first? The answer depends on one job-title question

Microsoft positions AZ-104 as the gateway to AZ-305. That is wrong for about 40% of candidates. Here is the job-title test that tells you which one to take first.

Apr 23, 2026, 2:05 PM · 6 min read