Azure Solutions Architect - Expert
Become an expert in designing solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Advanced
About this Course
This advanced course prepares you for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. You will learn to design solutions for infrastructure, data, security, and applications on Azure.
What You'll Learn
- Design robust, scalable, and secure solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Master Azure services for compute, storage, networking, and databases.
- Implement advanced security, identity, and monitoring solutions.
- Plan and execute cloud migration strategies.
- Prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
Course Modules
Module 1: Designing Infrastructure Solutions
- Designing compute solutions (VMs, Containers, Serverless)
- Designing network solutions (VNet, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway)
- Designing storage solutions (Blob, Files, Disks, Data Lake)
- Designing backup and disaster recovery solutions
Module 2: Designing Data Platform Solutions
- Designing relational data solutions (Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL)
- Designing NoSQL data solutions (Cosmos DB, Table Storage)
- Designing data integration solutions (Azure Data Factory)
- Designing data warehousing solutions (Azure Synapse Analytics)
Module 3: Designing for Security and Identity
- Designing identity solutions (Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access)
- Designing platform protection (Azure Security Center, Azure Firewall)
- Designing security for data (encryption, Azure Key Vault)
- Designing monitoring solutions (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
Module 4: Designing for Application Architecture
- Designing message-based solutions (Service Bus, Event Hubs)
- Designing event-driven solutions (Event Grid)
- Designing caching solutions (Azure Cache for Redis)
- Designing microservice solutions (AKS, Service Fabric)
Module 5: Designing for Migrations
- Assessing and planning for migration
- Migrating databases to Azure
- Migrating applications to Azure
- Migrating virtual machines to Azure
Module 6: DevOps and Optimization
- Implementing Azure DevOps practices
- Cost optimization strategies in Azure
- Performance optimization techniques
- Governance and compliance in Azure
Module 7: Exam Preparation & Case Studies
- Review of exam objectives for AZ-303 and AZ-304 (or latest equivalents)
- Scenario-based design challenges
- Practice exams and discussion
Course Overview
Prerequisites
- Extensive experience with Azure administration and development.
Target Audience
- Experienced Azure Administrators
- Azure Developers
- Cloud Solution Architects
- Anyone preparing for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
Technologies Covered
Azure VMsAzure StorageAzure NetworkingAzure ADAzure DevOps