Many people ask me whether Microsoft Azure and Office 365 are the same. They are also confused about Azure and Office 365 certifications and related resources.
In this article, I will give an overview of Microsoft Azure and Office 365 and their certifications.
Microsoft Azure
I have written an article on a Deep Dive into Microsoft Azure. Go to the URL to read the article.
As per Microsoft:
Microsoft Azure is a growing collection of integrated cloud services, which developers and IT professionals use to build, deploy and manage applications through our global network of data centers. With Azure, you get the freedom to build and deploy wherever you want, using the tools, applications, and frameworks of your choice.
The various features of Azure are,
- Deploy anywhere with your choice of tools
- Build your apps, your way
- Connect on-premises data and apps
- Extend the cloud on-premises
- Protect your business with the most trusted cloud
- Achieve global scale in local regions
- Detect and mitigate threats
Guided Learning Path in Azure
- Azure Administrator
- Azure Solution Architect
- Node.js Developer on Azure
- .Net Developer on Azure
- AI Developer on Azure
Azure Certifications
| Exam Code | Exam Name |
| 70-473 | Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions |
| 70-475 | Designing and Implementing Big Data Analytics Solutions |
| 70-532 | Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions |
| 70-533 | Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions |
| 70-534 | Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions |
Important Links on Azure
Office 365
As per Microsoft,
"Office 365" refers to subscription plans that include access to Office applications and other productivity services that are enabled over the Internet (cloud services). Office 365 includes plans for use at home and for business.
For complete information about Office 365, refer to this link.
Office 365 Certification
MCSA: Office 365 (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
Summary
In a nutshell, we can say that Microsoft Azure is kind of Infrastructure in the Cloud where users need to create and patch the configurations of their software. Microsoft Office 365 is a Software as a Service (SaaS) which is managed and routinely upgraded by Microsoft.