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Azure free labs for individuals

Anna Kvetkina 20 Reputation points
2024-04-09T12:19:52.77+00:00

Hello,
I'd like to inquire about the availability of free labs provided by Microsoft for the sc-300, az-500, and sc-200 learning paths. I've come across some GitHub repositories (e.g., https://microsoftlearning.github.io/SC-300-Identity-and-Access-Administrator/), but I haven't found any deployment scripts to set them up on a Virtual Machine. Are these resources exclusively available for Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) using Azure Passes?

My primary aim is to pursue the mentioned courses and engage in exercises without necessarily signing up for an Azure (trial) subscription. Can anyone suggest alternative methods to gain practical experience?

Additionally, I understand that this may not directly relate to training, so I apologize for combining these questions in one post. When a company joins the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, does it automatically receive an Azure sbx tenant, or is it necessary to select a benefits package first? Furthermore, does this sbx tenant provide access to all premium features of an Azure tenant?

Thank you in advance.

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  1. Dan Rios 2,020 Reputation points MVP
    2024-04-09T13:38:39.8133333+00:00

    Hi @Anna Kvetkina

    I would definitely recommend giving the Microsoft Applied Skills a look:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/credentials/browse/?credential_types=applied%20skills

    You can filter the first URL of the applied skills overview to your desired areas and see if any are of interest. They are constantly adding more to do so keep an eye out.

    Whilst the current crop of applied skills exams don't seem to have too many options for SC-300 it does have other content that the AZ-500 may be applicable to.

    Best of all, these are free to do and provide real labs with real-world scenarios. You're then scored at the end automatically.

    So for example, if you do the one above you'll be given a lab VM (free) during the exam and be asked to complete tasks to validate your skills. These applied skills are not proctored and if you do not pass you can retake 24 hours later (see here for more info:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/retake-policy)

    Whilst these aren't labs, they are free and as close as you can get without having to provision yourself in Azure. I would recommend choosing a few and using the study material before trying them so you go in with some confidence.

    As for your second question, this may be best posted separately so it can get the attention from those who will know the answers for you due to the title nature of this one.

    If this answer was useful, please feel free to mark as accepted.

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