Azure Solutions Architect Career Roadmap
By Karthick Selvam · Published
The path towards an Azure solutions architect role.
Foundations
Networking, identity, Windows and Linux, and Azure fundamentals.
Administration
Hands-on with compute, storage, networking and Entra ID (AZ-104 level).
Architecture
Design for identity, governance, data storage, business continuity and infrastructure (AZ-305 level).
Soft skills
Requirements gathering, cost estimation and communicating trade-offs.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
It varies widely; most architects have several years of hands-on experience.
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