Microsoft Azure Roadmap 2026
6 phases · 14 weeks · build one project in every phase.
Step-by-step plan
- Cloud service models
- Subscriptions and resource groups
- Regions and availability zones
- Azure Portal and CLI
- Pricing and SLAs
Project: Create a tagged resource group structure and a cost budget for a sample company.
- Virtual machines and scale sets
- App Service and slots
- Azure Functions
- Blob Storage and tiers
- Managed disks and backup
Project: Host a web app on App Service storing user uploads in Blob Storage with lifecycle rules.
- VNets, subnets and NSGs
- Peering and hub-spoke
- Load balancers and Front Door
- Private endpoints and DNS
- VPN Gateway basics
Project: Build a hub-spoke network with Bastion, a firewall route and a private endpoint.
- Entra ID and RBAC
- Managed identities and Key Vault
- Azure Policy
- Azure SQL Database
- Cosmos DB basics
Project: Connect an app to Azure SQL with a managed identity and secrets in Key Vault.
- Bicep templates and modules
- Terraform with remote state
- Azure DevOps YAML pipelines
- GitHub Actions with OIDC
- AKS and ACR basics
Project: Deploy the full app stack from a Bicep repo through a multi-stage pipeline with approvals.
- Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- KQL queries
- Application Insights
- Site Recovery and DR
- Mock interviews and AZ-104 prep
Project: Add dashboards, KQL alerts and a disaster recovery test plan to your deployed app.
Practise each topic
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn Microsoft Azure?
Following this roadmap takes about 14 weeks with regular practice. Working professionals usually need a little longer.
What should I learn first in Microsoft Azure?
Start with phase 1: Cloud service models, Subscriptions and resource groups, Regions and availability zones. Build the phase project before moving on.
How do I know I am job-ready in Microsoft Azure?
When you can finish all phase projects on your own, solve the medium questions in the topic sheets and clear the mock interview comfortably.