Appendix: Preparing for Your Microsoft Exam

You have decided to take the steps to get Microsoft certified. The SC-100 exam focuses on the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect certification. This chapter will help you prepare for a Microsoft exam while providing resources that can assist in your learning plan. This chapter will include helpful links along with steps on how to gain access to a trial Microsoft 365 subscription and a month of free Microsoft Azure access for hands-on practice. Once you have completed this chapter, you will have the tools needed to prepare for the exam, follow along in this book, and begin your journey within a security, compliance, and/or identity architect role. More information can be found at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/sc-100.

In this chapter, we will cover the following main topics:

• Preparing for a Microsoft exam
• Resources available and accessing Microsoft Learn
• Creating a Microsoft 365 trial subscription...