Exam Ref AZ-304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design Certification and Beyond

Master the Microsoft Azure platform and prepare for the AZ-304 certification exam by learning the key concepts needed to identify key stakeholder requirements and translate these into robust solutions



Key Features:

Build secure and scalable solutions on the Microsoft Azure platformLearn how to design solutions that are compliant with customer requirementsWork with real-world scenarios to become a successful Azure architect, and prepare for the AZ-304 exam

Book Description:

The AZ-304 exam tests an architect's ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure solutions in Azure based on customer requirements. Exam Ref AZ-304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design Certification and Beyond offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the AZ-304 exam content to help you prepare for it confidently, pass the exam first time, and get ready for real-world challenges.



This book will help you to investigate the need for good architectural practices and discover how they address common concerns for cloud-based solutions. You will work through the CloudStack, from identity and access through to infrastructure (IaaS), data, applications, and serverless (PaaS). As you make progress, you will delve into operations including monitoring, resilience, scalability, and disaster recovery. Finally, you'll gain a clear understanding of how these operations fit into the real world with the help of full scenario-based examples throughout the book.



By the end of this Azure book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the AZ-304 certification exam and have a handy desktop reference guide.



What You Will Learn:

Understand the role of architecture in the cloudEnsure security through identity, authorization, and governanceFind out how to use infrastructure components such as compute, containerization, networking, and storage accountsDesign scalable applications and databases using web apps, functions, messaging, SQL, and Cosmos DBMaintain operational health through monitoring, alerting, and backupsDiscover how to create repeatable and reliable automated deploymentsUnderstand customer requirements and respond to their changing needs

Who this book is for:

This book is for Azure Solution Architects who advise stakeholders and help translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Junior architects looking to advance their skills in the Cloud will also benefit from this book. Experience with the Azure platform is expected, and a general understanding of development patterns will be advantageous.