Is 70-583 (Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications) still worth?

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  The 70-583 is the "PRO" exam that deals with designing Windows Azure applications, as compared with the "TS" exams that deal with the technology (how to write the code). It was a requirement for the MCPD certification, which is now being retired (and was based on Visual Studio 2010).

  In contrast, the new MCSD certication does not include such a "design" exam. Instead, the new Azure exam is 70-487 "Developing Windows Azure and Web Services", which is mostly about technology although it does cover some design topics. This exam is in the path for obtaining the "MCSD: Web Applications" certification, and it is (currently) based on Visual Studio 2012.

  • Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Sunday, February 9, 2014 6:05 PM
  • Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8:56 AM

  Sunday, February 9, 2014 7:28 AM
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  Hi Danny,

  Thanks for your reply. I am more interested in learning the design aspects (how it works) of Azure. Do you know if there will be any certification coming up in this area as a replacement for 70-583?

  Monday, February 10, 2014 4:37 PM
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  Hi,

  As far as i know there are no plans for any additional Azure exams or a direct replacement for 70-583.

  Most resources are for development on Azure as Alberto already explained.

  You can track all MS learning news on http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/, keep looking there to see if new exams or resources are announced for Azure.

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  Danny van Dam

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  http://www.dannyvandam.net

  
  

  • Edited by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:34 AM
  • Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8:56 AM
  • Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8:56 AM

  Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:34 AM

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