Refactored News #5 - New AZ-700 Course & AI-900 Study Guide
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Issue #5 - 3.26.2025
Welcome back to Refactored News, your go-to source for everything happening on Refactored.pro and in the world of tech!
A note from the Refactored Team:
Refactored Community, we wanted to take a moment, before diving into our regular content, to reflect on the dynamic shifts happening in the job market. While it’s true that layoffs in the tech industry have been making headlines, this period of change also marks the beginning of exciting new opportunities. Industries are pivoting, and as AI innovation disrupts the norm, the demand for Cloud migration and other forward-looking technologies is rapidly accelerating. The tech landscape is evolving, and those equipped with the right skills will be at the forefront of this transformation.
At Refactored, we are inspired by the resilience and determination of our community. We understand that transitions can be challenging, but they also open doors to growth and reinvention. Our mission has always been to empower you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in your careers, and now, more than ever, we stand by this commitment.
➡️If you've been laid off, are navigating work challenges, or are unsure of your next career steps, we want to hear from you. We're offering a FREE 1:1 consultation to our Refactored Community members to help you regain momentum and set your course. Simply sign up for our Free Tier to get started ⬅️
If there's a surge in interest, we'll host live sessions to address common needs as a group. We're here to provide guidance, training, and support to help you turn these challenges into steppingstones for success. Our Community Members also have access to our Discord and Facebook groups, where they can connect with others. Together, we can create opportunities, share knowledge, and build a brighter future.
Let’s embrace this exciting era of transformation and innovation—together.
Sincerely,
The Refactored Team
What’s New on Refactored.pro
📚 New Blog Posts
We’ve been busy publishing insights to help you grow:
Utilizing Role-Based Access Control and Azure Policies - Azure provides tools to ensure users can complete tasks with minimal permissions, allowing autonomy while maintaining control over subscription activities.
Best Practices for Naming and Tagging in Cloud Governance - Establishing clear naming and tagging standards is crucial for governance, and it often requires collaborative discussions among team members to create effective guidelines.
Understanding Azure Storage Accounts: A Comprehensive Guide - Curious about Azure Storage Accounts? Azure Storage Accounts provide versatile solutions for storing and managing diverse data types—Blob Storage for unstructured data, Azure Files for file shares, Queue Storage for messages, and Table Storage for non-relational data—ensuring durability, high availability, and secure access with advanced replication strategies.
🎓 Recent Course Launches
AZ-700 - Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate - New course alert!! Discover how to design, implement, optimize secure and scalable network solutions with Azure, and prep for the AZ-700 exam. This comprehensive certification course covers networking fundamentals, hybrid connectivity, network security, and traffic management. Learn how to build resilient cloud networking architectures using Azure services while ensuring performance, security, and compliance.
Foundations of Leadership - New modules on Vision & Direction available now! Continue your leadership training journey and learn how to inspire teams and provide a clear path to success. Make sure you check out the downloadable Strategic Plan Template to get started!
Bonus: AI-900 Ultimate Study Guide is available now! - Looking for the perfect companion to our AI-900 course? Check out our Ultimate Study Guide with helpful tips, links, additional resources, and even a handy study schedule.
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🌩️ Cloud Tech News
Time for a Cloud Check-Up? 20 Key Areas to Review: A Forbes article discussing optimization, automation, and modernization strategies for businesses leveraging cloud technology.
IBM Plans to Lay Off 9,000 Employees: IBM's restructuring efforts impact its Cloud Classic division, with significant layoffs reported.
Google Acquires Wiz for $32 Billion: Google makes its largest acquisition to date, buying Wiz to strengthen its cloud security offerings.
Evroc Raises $55M for a European Hyperscale Cloud: A Swedish startup aims to build a sovereign and sustainable hyperscale cloud infrastructure in Europe.
How Google’s Wiz Deal Redefines Cloud Security: Insights into how Google's acquisition of Wiz reshapes the cloud security landscape.
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Best,
The Refactored Team
