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Student's Guide to Free Microsoft Azure Certification: How to Boost Your Resume Without Breaking the Bank

Younus Saberi — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:28:59 +0000

Introduction: The Benefits of Microsoft Azure Certification for Students

Hello Folks, Many of the students are interested in Cloud Computing and DevOps but there are unsure about the correct roadmap and not sure from where to start their learning journey in the cloud.

Certification helps you to learn the concepts in a detailed and structured manner and also get a broad perspective on which domain you are interested in and get expertise in the early stage of life

So here I am to help you folks let's get started kick start your journey in the cloud

Exploring Free Azure Certification Options for Students

Microsoft has a website specially designed and maintain for the student. The website name is Cloud Ready Skills, here you can find a lot of pathways for certification in azure in various domains. Some of them are Artificial intelligence, Data Science Fundamentals, Security compliance, and also on Microsoft Office Suite application

Before getting enrolled in the course follow below steps for getting certification free of cost.

Log in to the portal through your Microsoft account
It will redirect to the MS Learn profile and will try to make a profile
While making the profile, make sure you submit your Student ID card issued from your university or your Student Email ID provided by the university
It takes some time for the verification as a student

After getting verified as a student, let us go and select your pathway for the Cloud Journey

How to Prepare for a Microsoft Certification Exam: Tips and Resources

If you are still overwhelmed with lots of certifications. They are a total of 8 azure certifications and as a beginner, it can be confusing which certificate to pursue, So I suggest you go with the Azure Fundamentals (AZ900). It's the most basic and easier certification for a beginner to get your first cloud certification.

A detailed blog is coming up for each certification...

Strategies for Incorporating Certification into Your Career Goals

Now you have decided to give the AZ900 certification and Click on start journey which will direct you to another page.

To clear the certification, Cloud Ready Skill have divided into three parts and they are as follows

Learn: The website will provide you with all of the resources to get ready and crack the exam by re-directing you to the MS Learn Profile page and Exam Cram session held by Microsoft Azure Instructor
Prepare: After learning the theoretical concepts, the website has it own practice session to get prepared for the examination
Certify: At least you will get a discount coupon in the portal itself, Use the coupon and schedule the exam at the PearsonOnVue

I will be making a detailed blog about how I cleared AZ900 with some tips and strategies I followed up on. So Please Stay tuned for that

Success Stories: Real-World Examples of Students Who Boosted Their Careers with Microsoft Certification

Microsoft Azure Certification has proven to be a game-changer for many students looking to advance their careers in the technology industry. By obtaining Azure Certification, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to take on high-demand roles such as cloud architects, engineers, and administrators.

Real-world success stories of students who have obtained Azure Certification demonstrate the transformative impact it can have on their career prospects. These stories highlight how Azure Certification has helped students land coveted job offers, secure higher salaries, and gain recognition as experts in their field. By leveraging the power of Azure Certification, students can position themselves for long-term career success in the rapidly evolving technology industry.

Conclusion: Taking the Next Steps to Your Certification Journey

In conclusion, obtaining a Microsoft Azure Certification can be a highly valuable asset for students looking to boost their career prospects in the technology industry.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, students can obtain their certification for free and gain access to a wide range of benefits including increased employability, higher earning potential, and recognition as a skilled professional.

Whether you're just starting your career journey or looking to take the next step, Microsoft Azure Certification can help you achieve your goals.

So why not start your certification journey today and take advantage of the many opportunities that await? With determination, dedication, and the right resources, you can succeed in obtaining your Microsoft Azure Certification and unlock the door to a bright future in the technology industry

PS: Hey, just a friendly tip! While certifications are great, don't forget to also focus on getting hands-on experience and working on real-world projects. This will not only make you a better Cloud Engineer, but it can also be a valuable addition to your resume and help you stand out to potential employers. So, keep learning and building your skills through practical experience!

Feel Free to connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter 🙌

See you in the Cloud ☁️

Introduction to Open Source with Github

Younus Saberi — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:09:49 +0000

Introduction

Open source software has been around for decades, but it's only recently that the term "open source" has come to be recognized as a buzzword. The idea behind open source is simple: It allows users to modify a piece of code without asking for permission or paying for it. In this guide, we'll show you how easy it is to contribute to an open-source project on Github and why that matters.

GitHub is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. The site hosts software development projects that are built by individuals or companies who use it as an online collaborative platform to share code and manage projects collaboratively

Why Open Source?

Open source is a way of sharing knowledge with the world. Some people contribute because they want to help others, some do it for their own learning, and others do it because they're passionate about the project itself.

Different types of Contribution roles in Open Source

Contributions range from documentation to development, testing and design.

Documentation:

Contributors are encouraged to submit articles on open-source projects that they are working on or have experience with. This can be as simple as adding new sections in existing documents or writing a completely new one.

Development:

Contributors can contribute code by improving existing features of the project or creating entirely new ones. Some open source projects have strict rules about how you can use the code that they release; others don't care if someone uses their code for their own purposes, so long as they keep giving back when asked! The latter type tends to attract more contributors because it gives them an opportunity to see firsthand what goes into building something like this up from scratch (which is usually much harder than people realize).

The Eight Phases of Contribution

Before moving forward note that I am using Gitbash for demonstration in the below section. You can download the GitBash from here

In summary, if you want to contribute to a project, the simplest way is to:

Step 1. Find a project you want to contribute to

Find a project you want to contribute to below is an example of my repo

[https://github.com/Younus-Saberi/GetStartedwithOS]

you can try it to get hands-on experience on GitHub

Step 2.Fork it

The repo will be forked to your GitHub repo and you can start to add the project to your local system

Step 3.

Clone it to your local system

Open git bash and type these command

git clone https://github.com/<Username>/<RepoName>/

In my case it is

git clone https://github.com/Younus-Saberi/GetStartedwithOS

Later open the project via any code editor , I am using the VScode Editor

Step 4. Make a new branch

Branch help to keep your code separate from the main branch and Later help the maintainer to easily merge your pull request(pr) into their main branch

Below is the command to make a branch and switch on it directly

git checkout -b <branch_name>

in my case, I am creating a branch with the name new_branch

git checkout -b new_branch

Create a new remote for the upstream repo with the command:

git remote add upstream https://github.com/Younus-Saberi/GetStartedwithOS In this case, "upstream repo" refers to the original repo you created your fork from.

Step 5. Make your changes

You need to make changes as per the task assigned to you. If you're following my repo you can add your GitHub username, skills and any message you would to share. After changes have been done you need to add the file in the stagging state below is the command for it

git add <Filename>

In my case it is

git add contribute.md

Younus@MSI MINGW64 ~/OneDrive/Desktop/GetStartedwithOS (new_branch)
$ git status
On branch new_branch
Changes not staged for commit:
  (use "git add <file>..." to update what will be committed)
  (use "git restore <file>..." to discard changes in working directory)
        modified:   contribute.md

no changes added to commit (use "git add" and/or "git commit -a")

Younus@MSI MINGW64 ~/OneDrive/Desktop/GetStartedwithOS (new_branch)
$ git add contribute.md

Step 6. Push it back to your repo

You can need to commit the changes before pushing them to the main branch git commit -m "first commit"

Later push the code to the main branch

git push -u origin new_branch

It will show a corresponding output if all the things went well

$ git push -u origin new_branch
Enumerating objects: 5, done.
Counting objects: 100% (5/5), done.
Delta compression using up to 8 threads
Compressing objects: 100% (3/3), done.
Writing objects: 100% (3/3), 332 bytes | 332.00 KiB/s, done.
Total 3 (delta 1), reused 0 (delta 0), pack-reused 0
remote: Resolving deltas: 100% (1/1), completed with 1 local object.
remote: 
remote: Create a pull request for 'new_branch' on GitHub by visiting:
remote:      https://github.com/Younus-Saberi/GetStartedwithOS/pull/new/new_branch
remote:
To https://github.com/Younus-Saberi/GetStartedwithOS
 * [new branch]      new_branch -> new_branch
Branch 'new_branch' set up to track remote branch 'new_branch' from 'origin'.

Step 7. Click the Compare & pull request button

You will see a pull request notification on your fork repository, you can click on Compare and pull request

Step 8. Click Create a pull request to open a new pull request

And That's how you have created your first Pull Request 💫🚀

If the maintainer asks for changes, repeat steps 5 and 6 to add more commits to your pull request and later he will merge your PR if all changes look alright

Happy coding!

If you find any changes or mistakes in the above blog, feel free to contact me.