Microsoft AZ-305 - Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Exam Prep)

Day 1:

Introduction to Azure and Cloud Computing + Virtual Machines & Networking

Introduction to Cloud Computing and Microsoft Azure 

• Overview of cloud computing and its benefits

• Introduction to Microsoft Azure and its key features

• Understanding Azure subscriptions and management groups

• Exploring the Azure portal and Resource Manager

• Introduction to Azure PowerShell and CLI

Azure Virtual Machines and Networking 

• Creating and managing Azure virtual machines

• Understanding virtual machine sizes and types

• Configuring virtual machine availability sets and scale sets

• Introduction to Virtual Networks (VNet) and Subnets

• Exploring Azure networking services: Load Balancer, Application Gateway

Day 2:

Azure Storage & Identity Management

Azure Storage and Data Services

• Introduction to Azure storage services: Blobs, Files, Tables, Queues

• Managing Azure Blob Storage and File Storage

• Implementing data backup and recovery strategies in Azure

• Integrating Azure storage services into solutions

Azure Identity and Access Management 

• Introduction to Azure Active Directory (AD)

• Configuring Azure AD tenants and directories

• Managing users, groups, and roles in Azure AD

• Implementing multi-factor authentication and conditional access

• Securing resources with Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Day 3:

Azure App Services and Containers

Azure App Services

• Introduction to Azure App Services and components

• Deploying and managing web apps in Azure

• Configuring App Service Plans and scaling options

• Implementing Azure Functions for serverless applications

• Troubleshooting and monitoring Azure App Services

Azure Containers and Serverless Computing

• Introduction to containerization in Azure

• Deploying containers using Azure Container Instances and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Exploring Azure Functions and Logic Apps for serverless computing

• Scaling and managing serverless applications in Azure

Day 4:

Azure Security, Compliance, and Monitoring

Azure Security and Compliance

• Securing Azure resources using Network Security Groups and Azure Firewall

• Configuring Azure Key Vault for secrets management

• Implementing Azure Security Center and Azure Policy

• Ensuring compliance and governance in Azure

Azure Monitoring and Diagnostics 

• Implementing Azure Monitor for alerts and metrics

• Using Azure Application Insights for app performance monitoring

• Analyzing and troubleshooting solutions with Azure Monitor logs

• Implementing Log Analytics for centralized log management

Day 5:

Solutions Design, Architecture, and Exam Preparation

Azure Solutions Design and Architecture

• Designing solutions for availability, scalability, and resilience

• Planning and implementing data migration to Azure

• Designing hybrid cloud solutions using Azure Arc and Azure Stack

• Evaluating and selecting appropriate Azure services for different scenarios

Review and Exam Preparation

• Reviewing key concepts covered throughout the training

• Discussing best practices and real-world scenarios

• Exam preparation tips, strategies, and practice questions

• Final Q&A session