Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Specialization

Became as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect. Master in Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

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4 course series

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4 weeks to complete

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 3 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe and deploy key Azure compute services including VMs, Containers, and App Services.
Describe and deploy key Azure compute services including VMs, Containers, and App Services.
Describe the core concepts and services within Azure Data Storage.
Describe Azure migration services and assess on-premises workloads for cloud readiness.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert specialization helps you gain the skills you need to be a successful Azure Solutions Architect. This specialization covers a broad range of topics, including identity, governance, monitoring, data, compute, applications, migration, business continuity, and networking.

This specialization will help you attain the Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification. By preparing for and passing the Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification exam through our specialization, you will hone your skills in areas like:

Design and implement scalable, highly available, and resilient Azure solutions.
Implement identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID.
Design solutions for data storage, compute, and application architecture in Azure.
Implement robust governance, monitoring, and security strategies for Azure environments.
Design and implement solutions for migration, business continuity, and network optimization in Azure.

Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert specialization is broadly divided into four courses. The detail of courses is provided below:

Course 1: Azure Identity, Governance, and Monitoring Solutions
Course 2: Azure Data Storage Solutions
Course 3: Azure Compute and Application Architecture Solutions
Course 4: Azure Migration, Business Continuity, and Networking Solutions

Applied Learning Project

Learners will be provided with Lab Demonstrations based on the topics discussed in the courses that are part of this specialization. They will also have the opportunity to practice labs on their Azure portal/console for hands-on demonstrations. However, these hands-on labs are optional to be performed by learners.

Azure Identity, Governance, and Monitoring solutions

Course 110 hours

What you'll learn

Explore fundamental Azure architectural best practices and monitoring strategies.
Implement robust identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Key Vault.
Apply Azure governance principles, including subscription management and RBAC, to secure and manage resources.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Microsoft Azure

Category: Key Management

Category: Azure Active Directory

Category: Data Governance

Category: Authentications

Category: Authorization (Computing)

Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Category: Cloud Computing Architecture

Category: Cloud Management

Category: User Provisioning

Category: Cloud Computing

Category: Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments

Category: Cloud Solutions

Category: Identity and Access Management

Category: System Monitoring

Azure Data Storage Solutions

Course 28 hours

What you'll learn

Describe key Azure data storage concepts and services.
Create and manage Azure Cosmos DB using the .NET SDK.
Work with Azure SQL solutions including SQL Database, SQL Edge, SQL Server on VMs, and SQL Managed Instance, including data encryption methods.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Storage

Category: Encryption

Category: Azure Synapse Analytics

Category: NoSQL

Category: Data Integration

Category: Data Security

Category: Databricks

Category: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Category: Data Lakes

Category: Microsoft Azure

Category: Cloud Storage

Category: .NET Framework

Azure Compute and Application Architecture Solutions

Course 39 hours

What you'll learn

Utilize Azure Batch for high-scale parallel and batch processing with robust error handling.
Design messaging architectures using Azure Service Bus and Queue Storage for decoupled communication.
Implement event-driven solutions with Azure Event Grid, Event Hubs, and Stream Analytics.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Real Time Data

Category: Event-Driven Programming

Category: Serverless Computing

Category: Virtual Machines

Category: Kubernetes

Category: Microservices

Category: Cloud Computing Architecture

Category: Containerization

Category: Application Deployment

Category: Cloud Applications

Category: Microsoft Azure

Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

Category: Application Programming Interface (API)

Azure Migration, Business Continuity & Networking Solutions

Course 47 hours

What you'll learn

Configure core Azure networking services and build secure, scalable virtual networks.
Evaluate and deploy connectivity options including VPN Gateway, NAT Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
Design traffic management and security architectures using Azure Firewall, Front Door, and Zero Trust principles.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Category: Data Migration

Category: Disaster Recovery

Category: Zero Trust Network Access

Category: Business Continuity

Category: Firewall

Category: Network Security

Category: Microsoft Azure

Category: Load Balancing

Category: Network Architecture

Category: Cloud Security

Category: Cloud Storage

Category: Cloud Computing

Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

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