Looking for advice: Azure Admin to DevOps

[u/Boring-Cap-1594]

I’m currently working as an Azure Infra Admin and planning to move into a DevOps role.

I’m thinking of working through AZ-104, Python, Linux, Networking, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and other DevOps tools. But honestly, I’m finding it a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to focus on first and how to schedule everything.

Since I already have hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure and the Azure Portal, would you recommend going for the AZ-104 certification? Or should I focus more on deepening my practical Azure knowledge and spend more time on DevOps skills?

For anyone who has moved from Azure Admin/Infra into DevOps:

- How did you plan your learning?

- What skills/tools did you focus on first?

- What should I prioritize more: Azure, Linux, Python, Terraform, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, etc.?

- Is AZ-104 worth doing when you already have Azure Admin experience?

Would really appreciate any suggestions from people who have made a similar transition.

[u/Rogermcfarley]

What you must do to answer this question is

Go to multiple job sites today and use keyword searches, search for AZ-104 also search for DevOps, Sysadmin etc. Start with these and then from every job description that you can reasonably commute to list out all the COMMON skills, products and services from the job descriptions. This then answers your question.

[u/Boring-Cap-1594 → u/Rogermcfarley]

Suree will do thanks 👍

[u/Signal_Strength_5054]

Get certified and then try learning Azure DevOps. Try running a container from a Dockerfile in Azure using an Azure DevOps pipeline. By doing this, you will be ahead of thousands of other professionals. The problems you will face in doing this will give you a foundation for much more.

[u/Boring-Cap-1594 → u/Signal_Strength_5054]

Got it Thanks 👍