Studying for the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals exam (AI-900). I am trying to beat the expiration of the exam:
I plan to take the exam on May 19, 2026.
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Choice log no. 1767127357 – Data+ v2
Adding CompTIA Data+ to my certification to acquire.
Data+ (V2) exam objectives summary
Data concepts and environments (20%)
- Explain data concepts: Database types, data structures, file extensions, and data types.
- Identify data sources: Databases, APIs, website data, files, logs and repositories.
- Recognize infrastructure concepts: Cloud, on-premise, storage, and containerization.
- Identify data tools: Coding environments, BI software, and analysis platforms.
- Understand AI concepts: Identify AI models, natural language processing, and robotic automation.
Data acquisition and preparation (22%)
- Use data acquisition methods: Data integration and queries to gather and combine data.
- Perform data exploration: Find missing values, duplication, redundancy, or outliers.
- Apply data transformation: Cleansing, merging, parsing, and formatting data.
Data analysis (24%)
- Communicate analysis results: Select methods for different audiences.
- Select statistical methods: Apply basic statistical techniques to data.
- Troubleshoot analysis issues: Use tools and resources to resolve problems.
Visualization and reporting (20%)
- Create effective visuals: Use charts, maps, tables, and design elements.
- Deliver reports: Provide dashboards or summaries using appropriate methods.
- Validate reporting accuracy: Apply validation and review to solve reporting issues
Data governance (14%)
- Explain data management practices: Documentation, versioning, and data lineage.
- Summarize compliance requirements: Retention, audits, and regulations.
- Compare privacy and protection strategies: Access control, encryption, and masking.
- Implement quality assurance: Profiling, monitoring, and testing for data quality.
Choice log no. 1767041258 – Linux+ v8
In the New Year, 2026, I am going to hit hard on building my knowledge and skills. I am adding the CompTIA Linux+ v8 to the exams I will study for and take. I read that the Linux+ is one of the most difficult exams that CompTIA has in their exam farm. I am up to the challenge! 😁
Linux+ (V8) exam objectives summary
System Management (23%)
- Linux basics: Identify boot process steps, kernel, filesystems, and architectures.
- Device management: Manage kernel modules, hardware components, and device utilities.
- Storage management: Configure LVM, RAID, partitions, and mounted storage.
- Network configuration: Set up hosts, DNS, interfaces, and network tools.
- Shell operations: Use navigation, editing, redirection, and environment variables.
- Backups and restores: Perform archiving, compression, and data recovery.
- Virtualization: Deploy hypervisors, create VMs, and manage disk images.
Services and User Management (20%)
- Files & directories: Control permissions, create links, and manage special files.
- Account management: Add, remove, and modify users and groups.
- Process control: Monitor states, adjust priorities, and schedule jobs.
- Software management: Install, update, or remove packages and repositories.
- Systems management: Start, stop, and review services, logs, and timers.
- Containers: Operate container runtimes, manage images, and create networks.
Security (18%)
- Auth & accounting: Configure PAM, LDAP, Kerberos, and enable auditing.
- Firewalls: Set firewalls using iptables, nftables, UFW, and zone rules.
- OS hardening: Apply permissions, configure sudo, and secure remote access.
- Account security: Enforce password policies, restrict shells, and enable MFA.
- Cryptography: Encrypt files, use hashing, and manage certificates.
- Compliance: Verify integrity, run scans, and maintain standards.
Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting (17%)
- Automation: Automate tasks with Ansible, Puppet, and CI/CD tools.
- Shell scripting: Write and troubleshoot variables, functions, and logic flows.
- Python basics: Develop scripts using environments, packages, and data types.
- Version control: Manage code with Git workflows and tagging.
- AI best practices: Apply code generation and prompt engineering responsibly.
Troubleshooting (22%)
- System monitoring: Monitor health, logs, and event alerts.
- Hardware/storage: Diagnose boot, mount, and repair issues.
- Networking: Resolve firewall, routing, DNS, and connectivity problems.
- Security: Fix SELinux, permission, and vulnerability issues.
- Performance: Analyze CPU, memory, I/O, and optimize response times.
Choice log no. 1763709538 – JavaScript Essentials 1
I signed up to learn JavaScript Essential. Stacking my learning skills.
I am about to take my first quiz. I will post an update once completed!
JavaScript Essentials 1 Module Test
Update on November 21, 2025:
Pass
Choice log no. 1762981550 – CompTIA Security+ V7 (SY0-701)
I made the choice today to move forward and dedicate myself in pursuing the CompTIA Security+ exam.
I am going to complete this within a six-week period.
Schedule
Week of November 10, 2025: General security concepts (12%)
Week of November 17, 2025: Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations (22%)
Week of November 24, 2025: Security architecture (18%)
Week of December 01, 2025: Security operations (28%)
Week of December 08, 2025: Security program management and oversight (20%)
Week of December 08, 2025: Exam
Study materials:
LinkedIn – CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Cert Prep (2024) by Mike Chapple
Sybex – CompTIA Security+ Study Guide by Mike Chapple and David Seidl
Update on December 14, 2025:
Pass or Fail
Update on December 25, 2025:
I need more help. Ordered this:
