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  3. AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design - Certification Program

AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design - Certification Program

Build Realistic and Complex / fault-tolerant Architectures easily on Microsoft Azure.

Anand Rao Nednur
Anand Rao Nednur
Cloud | core | 11 hours 30 minutes |   Published: Aug 2021
In partnership with:  Coursera

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Overview

1.3KSTUDENTS*
93%RECOMMEND*

This certification includes:

  • 11+ hours of on-demand video
  • 6 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion
The AZ-304 exam is targeted at experienced IT experts, the exam covers a variety of subjects and services, all of which are covered in this latest course updated as per Microsoft Exam Curriculum. In order to understand core architect technologies, This course will lead you through a series of sections, modules, and demos to prepare you for taking, and ultimately passing, the Microsoft Azure AZ-304 exam.  This course curriculum is as follows: 
  • Design monitoring (10-15%) 
  • Design identity and security (25-30%) 
  • Design data storage (15-20%) 
  • Design business continuity (10-15%) 
  • Design infrastructure (25-30%) 
This course will educate you on the fundamental terms and principles of the Azure platform and demos will  enable  you with a hands-on experience using scenarios to empower you in the real world. This course goes through all of the requirements of the Microsoft exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design. Multiple videos are devoted to each sub-objective, and we cover the topic thoroughly. If you are already an expert at many Azure topics, you can easily skip the sections that you already know and focus on the ones you have not yet had much exposure to.  

Skills You Will Gain

AZ – 304
Azure Certification
Microsoft Azure

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)

  • Understand how to design solutions for the Microsoft Azure platform 
  • Understand the primary concepts in Azure in order to architect solutions for an organization 
  • Pass the Microsoft AZ-304 Azure Architect Technologies test in your first attempt. 
  • Stay updated on the latest updates to Azure’s ever-changing platform 
  • Discover and consume enterprise data assets with Azure Catalog. 

 

Prerequisites

  • A subscription to Microsoft Azure Platform 
  • Excitement to learn and implement Microsoft’s constantly evolving cloud platform 

Who Should Attend

  • T Administrators 
  • Software Developers 
  • Cloud administrators 
  • Software Architects

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*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
1Welcome to the course!
2Module 1: Course Introduction
3Module 2: Design Monitoring
4Module 3: Design Identity and Security
5Module 4: Design Data Storage
6Module 5: Design Business Continuity
7Module 6: Design Infrastructure

Segment - 01 - Course Welcome

Segment - 02 - Course Introduction

Segment - 03 - Introduction to Design for Cost Optimization

Segment - 04 - Azure Cost Calculator and Azure Cost Management

Segment - 05 - Minimize Compute Costs - I

Segment - 06 - Minimize Compute Costs - II

Segment - 07 - Minimize Identity Costs

Segment - 08 - Minimize network costs

Segment - 09 - Minimize Storage Costs

Segment - 10 - Module Review

Segment - 11 - What should be your monitoring strategy

Segment - 12 - What is Compliance and what should be the compliance strategy

Segment - 13 - Understand the Azure monitoring Service

Segment - 14 - Azure Application Insights

Segment - 15 - Azure Monitor - Use Cases

Segment - 16 - Achieving compliance with Azure Policy

Segment - 17 - Azure Sentinel

Segment - 18 - Azure Sentinel - Lab Activity

Segment - 62 - Storage Fundamentals

Segment - 63 - Azure File Shares

Segment - 64 - Azure Store Simple

Segment - 65 - Data Management Introduction

Segment - 66 - Building Azure SQL Database- I

Segment - 67 - Building Azure SQL Database- II

Segment - 68 - CosmosDB

Segment - 69 - SQL DatawareHouse

Segment - 70 - Azure Synapse Analytics

Segment - 71 - Azure Data Lake Storage

Segment - 72 - Data Flow Introduction

Segment - 73 - Azure data flow fundamentals

Segment - 74 - Azure Data Factory

Segment - 75 - Azure Data Bricks

Segment - 76 - Azure Storage

Segment - 77 - Azure Storage account

Segment - 78 - Standard and premium storage accounts

Segment - 79 - Storage types

Segment - 80 - Creating Storage Account - Lab Activity

Segment - 81 - Create storage account - PS - LAB

Segment - 82 - Azure storage explorer

Segment - 83 - Azure Blob Containers

Segment - 84 - Storage performance tiers

Segment - 85 - Uploading Blobs

Segment - 86 - Blob Access Policies

Segment - 87 - Files VS Blobs

Segment - 88 - Storage security

Segment - 89 - Authorization options

Segment - 90 - Shared Access signatures

Segment - 91 - Shared Access signatures - Lab Activity

Segment - 92 - SAS Best Practices

Segment - 93 - Blob Public Level access

Segment - 106 - Deployment Migration and Integration Introduction

Segment - 107 - Deployment Strategies

Segment - 108 - Azure Resource Manager Templates

Segment - 109 - Azure Automation

Segment - 110 - Fundamentals of Data protection

Segment - 111 - Azure SQL Data protection

Segment - 112 - Azure SQL Data Network Security

Segment - 113 - Data protection for Azure data warehouse

Segment - 114 - Data protection for Cosmos DB

Segment - 115 - Migration Introduction

Segment - 116 - Migration Fundamentals

Segment - 117 - Azure Import Export Service

Segment - 19 - Design Identity and Security - Module Introduction

Segment - 20 - Introduction to Identities

Segment - 21 - What is an Access controls .

Segment - 22 - Azure AD on LightBoard

Segment - 23 - Azure Active Directory - Introduction

Segment - 24 - Authentication and Authorization

Segment - 25 - Authentication authorization and protocols

Segment - 26 - Options Available in Azure AD authentication

Segment - 27 - Single SIgn On

Segment - 28 - SSO Lab Activity

Segment - 29 - All About MFA in Azure

Segment - 30 - OpenID and OAUTH2 - Lab Activity

Segment - 31 - Conditional Access - Lab Activity

Segment - 32 - Azure AD Connect

Segment - 33 - Azure AD connect Health

Segment - 34 - Monitoring Azure AD

Segment - 35 - Self Service

Segment - 36 - Azure AD B2B

Segment - 37 - Azure AD B2C

Segment - 38 - Choosing the right authentication method

Segment - 39 - Design Authorization - Introduction

Segment - 40 - Azure Management Groups

Segment - 41 - Azure Subscriptions

Segment - 42 - Azure Subscription Usage

Segment - 43 - RBAC Concepts

Segment - 44 - RBAC ROLES

Segment - 45 - Azure AD Roles and Permissions

Segment - 46 - Role Definitions

Segment - 47 - Role Definitions - Powershell

Segment - 48 - RBAC Hierarchical Structure

Segment - 49 - Access Reviews Feature

Segment - 50 - Security and Risk Management for Identities

Segment - 51 - Azure AD Identity Protection

Segment - 52 - Monitoring in PIM and Azure AD identity protection

Segment - 53 - Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Segment - 54 - Azure AD password protection

Segment - 55 - Azure AD Licensing

Segment - 56 - Just In Time - JIT

Segment - 57 - Organizing Resource

Segment - 58 - Meeting Compliance with Azure Policy

Segment - 59 - Azure BluePrints

Segment - 60 - Azure key vault

Segment - 61 - Azure AD Managed Identities

Segment - 94 - Introduction to Site recovery

Segment - 95 - Principles of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Segment - 96 - Azure Site Recovery : Replication

Segment - 97 - Azure Site Recovery : Backup

Segment - 98 - Design for Archival - Introduction

Segment - 99 - Design for Archival - Fundamentals of Archival

Segment - 100 - Design for Archival - Azure Storage Account & Using Account Tiers

Segment - 101 - High Availability - Introduction

Segment - 102 - Concepts of High Availability

Segment - 103 - High Availability for Azure Data Centers

Segment - 104 - High Availability for Azure Storage

Segment - 105 - High Availability for Connectivity

Anand Rao Nednur

Anand Rao Nednur

He is a distinguished expert in cloud computing and cybersecurity with a deep passion for advancing IT infrastructure and security solutions. With extensive experience in Active Directory, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, he has led numerous projects that integrate complex cloud technologies and enhance security measures.

His background spans a diverse range of roles, from senior cloud architect to cybersecurity consultant, where he has designed and implemented scalable cloud solutions, conducted security assessments, and guided organizations through successful cloud migrations. His expertise includes managing and optimizing cloud environments, with a focus on Azure governance, monitoring, and compliance.

He has a proven track record in advising on cloud security frameworks, identity and access management, and developing automation scripts to streamline processes. His approach is rooted in practical, hands-on experience, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is grounded in real-world application and addresses the latest challenges in cloud and security domains.

Committed to sharing his knowledge and insights, he delivers comprehensive training programs and consulting services to equip professionals with the skills needed to excel in cloud environments and cybersecurity. Whether through hands-on labs, practical case studies, or strategic consultations, his goal is to empower individuals and organizations to navigate the complexities of modern IT landscapes effectively.

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