Hey folks,
I just passed one of the Microsoft certifications (AZ-104), and I wanted to drop in and share what actually worked for me—hoping it helps someone else on the same journey.
What works:
What didn't help:
Take your time, study smart, and don't just memorize—understand.
I just passed one of the Microsoft certifications (AZ-104), and I wanted to drop in and share what actually worked for me—hoping it helps someone else on the same journey.
What works:
- Microsoft Learn – it's free and surprisingly in-depth
- Practice tests from reputable sites (not just question banks, but ones that explain the why )
- Labs and hands-on practice – spinning up a free Azure account helped a lot
- Joining study groups on Reddit and Discord—super helpful for motivation and tricky concepts
What didn't help:
- I stumbled across sites sharing “ microsoft dumps ” and honestly, it was more distracting than useful. Besides the ethical concerns, most of that content was outdated or flat-out wrong. You're better off building actual knowledge—it pays off during the exam and later on the job.
Take your time, study smart, and don't just memorize—understand.