Career Roadmap
Azure DevOps Engineer: Zero to Hero
Build practical DevOps skills first, then validate readiness with certifications. Use ExamOS practice quizzes at every step so progress is measurable before each exam attempt.
Embark on your career roadmap by setting a target and staying accountable
Set targetStep 0 - Learn the basics
Start with foundations before touching Azure DevOps tools.
2-4 weeks2-4 weeks
Step 0 - Learn the basics
Start with foundations before touching Azure DevOps tools.
- Git (branching, merging, pull requests)
- Linux basics (file system, permissions)
- Networking (HTTP, DNS, ports)
- YAML basics
Certifications
💡 Use ExamOS quizzes to validate Git and workflow understanding before attempting GH-900.
Step 1 - Azure fundamentals
Build comfort with core Azure building blocks.
2-3 weeks2-3 weeks
Step 1 - Azure fundamentals
Build comfort with core Azure building blocks.
- Resource Groups
- Virtual Machines
- Storage Accounts
- Virtual Networks
Certifications
💡 Use ExamOS 30-minute quizzes before the exam to identify weak areas.
Step 2 - DevOps concepts
Understand how code moves from development to production.
2-3 weeks2-3 weeks
Step 2 - DevOps concepts
Understand how code moves from development to production.
- CI/CD pipelines
- Build vs release
- Artifacts
- Environments
- Flow: Code -> Build -> Test -> Deploy
Step 3 - Azure DevOps and GitHub
Start working with real DevOps tools and pipelines.
3-4 weeks3-4 weeks
Step 3 - Azure DevOps and GitHub
Start working with real DevOps tools and pipelines.
- Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines)
- GitHub and GitHub Actions
- YAML pipelines
- Automated deployments
💡 Use ExamOS quizzes regularly because this is where concepts start getting tested deeply.
Step 4 - Infrastructure as code
Move from manual setup to repeatable infrastructure using code.
4-6 weeks4-6 weeks
Step 4 - Infrastructure as code
Move from manual setup to repeatable infrastructure using code.
- Bicep
- Terraform
- Deploy full environments using code
Certifications
💡 Use ExamOS quizzes to test scenario-based understanding.
Step 5 - Containers and Kubernetes
Learn how modern applications are packaged and deployed.
4-6 weeks4-6 weeks
Step 5 - Containers and Kubernetes
Learn how modern applications are packaged and deployed.
- Docker
- Container registries
- Kubernetes basics
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Certifications
💡 Use ExamOS quizzes to test Kubernetes concepts and architecture.
Step 6 - Monitoring and logging
Understand what happens after deployment.
2-3 weeks2-3 weeks
Step 6 - Monitoring and logging
Understand what happens after deployment.
- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Application Insights
Certifications
💡 Use ExamOS quizzes for scenario-based monitoring questions.
Step 7 - Security and access control
Add security into every part of your pipeline and infrastructure.
OngoingOngoing
Step 7 - Security and access control
Add security into every part of your pipeline and infrastructure.
- Azure AD / Entra ID
- RBAC
- Key Vault
- Secure pipelines
Certifications
💡 Use ExamOS quizzes to identify security gaps before the exam.
Final Step - Certification and practice
Before booking your exam, run multiple timed ExamOS quizzes, review weak areas, and repeat until your scores stay consistent.
Final Step - Certification and practice
Before booking your exam, run multiple timed ExamOS quizzes, review weak areas, and repeat until your scores stay consistent.
Certifications
Realistic timeline
- 2 hours/day: around 5-6 months
- 3-4 hours/day: around 3-4 months
- Consistency matters more than occasional long sessions.
Embark on your career roadmap by setting a target and staying accountable
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