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AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Expert Training

Both the AZ-304 and AZ-303 exams replace the old AZ-301 and AZ-300 examinations which will retire on 30th Sept 2020. These two examinations are sections of the MS role-based certification program.

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Course Overview

Note: AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions is the replacement course for AZ-303T00: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies Expert and AZ-304T00: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Expert.

AZ-303T00 and AZ-304T00 was retired on March 31, 2022.

Microsoft constantly updates its role-based exams and subsequently on the list is AZ-304. This is the advanced version of AZ-301 and was introduced in June end of 2020.

Exam AZ-304: MS Azure Solution Architect exam has been mainly built for cloud DBAs, cloud administrators, and candidates to execute solutions. The follow the concept of survival of the fittest in the current market you have to keep yourself updated and preferred candidates, with certifications. The certifications assist to prove your expertise to your management and stand out in the market. 

Both the AZ-304 and AZ-303 exams replace the old AZ-301 and AZ-300 examinations which will retire on 30th Sept 2020. These two examinations are sections of the MS role-based certification program. Those who will pass both examinations will get the MS Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.

Those who are appearing for this examination must have subject matter understanding to design and implement solutions that run on Azure, comprising aspects such as network, compute, security, and storage. They also need to know the data platform, budgeting, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, and governance. They should have expert-level skills in Azure administration and have an understanding of DevOps processes as well as Azure development processes. 

This training is designed based on the objectives of the course variant AZ-304T00-A.

Mode of Training

🏫 Classroom 💻 Live Online 🧪 Blended 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Private Group

What you will learn

  • Learn how to minimize costings by implementing solutions.
  • Learn the best solution for Qualified Contact covering security multi factor authorization.
  • Learn the perfect solution for hybrid identity covering Azure AD Connect.
  • Learn how to grab the best solution when utilizing Azure Policy.
  • Learn how to grab the best solution for Azure AD Managed Identities.
  • Learn how to get best storage solution.
  • Designing solution for Azure Site Recovery.
  • Recommending the best solution for auto-scaling.
  • Migrating application and VMs.
  • Learn how to grab the best solution for migration of databases.

Who Should Attend This Course?

The target audience for this training are Microsoft Azure Solutions Architects. However, IT professionals, Azure administrators, IT professionals, DevOps professionals and developers can sign up for this training.

 

Prerequisites

It is recommended to complete the following prerequisite before enrolling in this training:-

  • Virtualization and Operating Systems.
  • Storage and Cloud-based infrastructures.
  • Networking, Virtualized Networking, and hard disks.
  • Network configuration covering DNS, VPNs, encryption technology, and firewalls.
  • Active Directory Fundamental concepts likewise replication, Kerberos protocols, LDAP, and controlling of the domain.
  • Disaster recovery and resilience likewise restore and backup procedures.

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📘 AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Expert Outline

In this module, you will learn about the appropriate compute technologies, including virtual machines, App Services, Service Fabric, Azure Functions, Windows Virtual Desktop, and containers.

  • Recommend a Solution for Compute Provisioning
  • Determine Appropriate Compute Technologies
  • Recommend a Solution for Containers
  • Recommend a Solution for Automating Compute Management

Lab: Implementing Containers on Azure

  • Implement containers running in Azure VMs
  • Deploy containers to Azure Container Instances
  • Deploy containers to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Refer solution for automating compute management
  • Recommend the appropriate compute technologies, including virtual machines, and App Services
  • Recommend the approrioate AKS and ACI and the configurations

In this module, you will learn about solutions for network addressing and name resolution, network provisioning, and network security.

  • Recommend a Solution for Network Addressing and Name Resolution
  • Recommend a Solution for Network Provisioning
  • Recommend a Solution for Network Security
  • Recommend a Solution for iInternete Connectivity and On-Premises Networks
  • Recommend a Solution for Automating Network Management
  • Recommend a Solution for Load Balancing and Rraffic Routing

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Solutions for network addressing and name resolution
  • Solutions for network security including private endpoints, firewalls, and gateways
  • Recommendations for network connectivity to the Internet, on-premises networks, and other VNets
  • Recommendations for load balancing and traffic routing

In this module, you will learn about recommend a solution for migrating applications and VMs and a solution for migration of databases.

  • Assess and On-Premises Servers and Applications for Migration
  • Recommend a Solution for Migrating Applications and VMs
  • Recommend a Solution for Migration of Databases

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Assess on-premises servers and applications for migration
  • Suggest solutions for migrating applications and VMs
  • Determine migration scope, including redundant, related, trivial, and outdated data

In this module, you will learn how to provide Identities to services and understand the hierarchy of Management Groups and Subscriptions.

  • Tips for Identity and Access Management
  • Recommend a Solution for Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Five Steps for Securing Identity Infrastructure
  • Recommend a Solution for Single-Sign On (SSO)
  • Recommend a Solution for a Hybrid Identity
  • Recommend a Solution for B2B Integration
  • Recommend a Hierarchical Structure for Management Groups

Lab: Managing Azure AD Authentication and Authorization

  • Deploy an Azure VM hosting an AD DS domain controller
  • Create and configure an Azure AD tenant
  • Integrate an AD DS forest with an Azure AD tenant

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Recommend hierarchy of Management Groups and Subscriptions.
  • Configure custom RBAC Role definitions and assignments
  • Plan for a MFA Deployment
  • Recommend a Solution for Single-Sign On (SSO)
  • Recommend a Solution for a Hybrid Identity

In this module, you will learn apply an Azure Policy, Identify non-compliant resources, and manage tag governance with Azure Policy.

  • Recommend a Solution for using Azure Policy
  • Recommend a Solution for using Azure Blueprint

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Organize Policies with Initiatives
  • Manage Tag Governance with Azure Policy
  • Provide guidance on Azure Blueprints

In this module, you will be able to recommend the appropriate data store and recommend Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance Service tiers.

  • Select an Appropriate Data Platform Based on Requirements
  • Overview of Azure Data Storage
  • Recommend Database Service Tier Sizing
  • Dynamically Scale Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances
  • Recommend a Solution for Encrypting Data at Rest, Transmission, and In Use

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Recommend Database Service Tier Sizing
  • Recommend a Solution for Encrypting Data at Rest, Transmission, and In Use
  • Understand Azure Data Lake Store and Azure Blob Storage containers

In this module, you will learn about recommend a design a strategy for using tiered storage and manage tiered Storage using Azure tools.

  • Understanding Storage Tiers
  • Recommend a Storage Access Solution
  • Recommend Storage Management Tools

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Recommend tools for working with Azure Storage
  • Design for Azure Blob Storage access tiers

In this module, you will learn about data flows using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics architecture.

  • Recommend a Data Flow
  • Recommend a Solution for Data Integration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Implement Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Describe how data flows using Azure Data Factory
  • Demonstrate hjow to use Azure Data Factory to load data into SQL Data Warehouse

In this module, you will learn about Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, and Azure Sentinel. You will be able to monitor Azure Resources with Azure Monitor and collect and analyze resource Logs for Azure.using Azure tools.

  • Azure Monitoring Services
  • Azure Monitor

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Monitor Azure resources with Azure Monitor
  • Collect and analyze Resource Logs for Azure resources
  • Understand how Azure Sentinel collects data on the devices, users, infrastructure, and applications

In this module, you will learn about solutions for site recovery capacity and site failover and failback. You will be able to recommend solutions for recovery in different regions.

  • Recommend a Recovery Solution for Hybrid and On-Premises Workloads
  • Design and Azure Site Recovery Solution
  • Recommend a Solution for Recovery in Different Regions
  • Recommend a Solution for Azure Backup Management
  • Design a Solution for Data Archiving and Retention

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Recommend solutions for Azure hybrid and on-premises workloads that meets recovery objectives
  • Recommend a solution for site recovery capacity
  • Recommend storage types and methodology for data archiving
  • Identify requirements for data archiving

In this module, you will learn about solutions for application and workload redundancy, including compute, database, and storage.

  • Recommend a Solution for Application and Workload Redundancy
  • Recommend a Solution for Autoscaling
  • Identify Resources that Require High Availability
  • Identify Storage Tpes for High Availability
  • Recommend a Solution for Geo-Redundancy of Workloads

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Recommend a solutions for autoscaling
  • Identify storage types for high availability
  • Recommend a solutions for geo-redundancy of workloads

In this module, you will learn how to optimize costs from recommendations, breakdown costs by Azure Service, and download and review usage details. 01-View

  • Recommend Solutions for Cost Management
  • Recommended Viewpoints for Minimizing Costs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Optimize with Azure Cost Management
  • Design with Cost in mind
  • Optimize Costs from recommendations

In this module, you will learn about solution for deployment of applications including ARM templates, Logic Apps, or Azure Functions. You will also learn about microservices architecture including Event Grid, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Storage Queues, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and webhooks.

  • Recommend a Microservices Architecture
  • Recommend an Orchestration Solution for Deployment of Applications
  • Recommend a Solution for API Integration

Lab: Implement Azure Logic Apps Integration with Azure Event Grid

  • Integrate Azure Logic Apps with Event Grid
  • Trigger execution of Logic Apps in response to an event representing a change to a resource within a

After completing this module, students will understand :

  • Recommend deployment solutions using ARM templates, Logic Apps, or Azure Functions
  • Recommend a solution for monitoring automation
  • Recommend a hosting structure for API management

In this module, you will learn about solution for deployment of applications including ARM templates, Logic Apps, or Azure Functions. You will also learn about microservices architecture including Event Grid, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Storage Queues, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and webhooks.

  • Security for Applications and Services
  • Recommend a Solution using Key Vault
  • Recommend Solutions using Azure AD Managed Identities

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Understand Key Vault authentication and authorization
  • Understan Azure Key Vault availability and redundancy
  • Understand how Blueprints differ from Resource Manager Templates and Azure Policy

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