Az-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Updated Jan 2023)

Design and Implement Azure solutions

What you'll learn
Configure intersite connectivity solutions like VNet Peering, and virtual network gateways.
Secure identities with Azure Active Directory and users and groups.
Implement identity solutions spanning on-premises and cloud-based capabilities
Apply monitoring solutions for collecting, combining, and analyzing data from different sources.
Manage subscriptions, accounts, Azure policies, and Role-Based Access Control.
Administer Azure App Service, Azure Container Instances, and Kubernetes.
And more…

Requirements
An understanding of virtualization
An understanding of TCP/IP networking
An understanding of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Prior experience with Azure or have taken the Azure Administrator: AZ-103/AZ-104 course

Description
The AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert course is for students that are becoming subject matter experts in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security.Responsibilities for this role include advising stakeholders and translating business requirements into designs for secure, scalable, and reliable Azure solutions.An Azure solutions architect partners with developers, administrators, and other roles responsible for implementing solutions on Azure.Course topics include:Planning and AssessmentsYou will learn about Azure Governance and PlanningLessonsLanding ZonesAzure AssessmentsGovernanceManagement GroupsManaging Multiple SubscriptionsResource GroupsResource TaggingResource Tagging and Naming ConventionsImplement VMs for Windows and LinuxYou will learn about Azure virtual machines including planning, creating, availability and extensions.LessonsSelect Virtual Machine SizeConfigure High AvailabilityImplement Azure Dedicated HostsDeploy and Configure Scale SetsConfigure Azure Disk EncryptionAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Plan for virtual machine implementations.Create virtual machines.Configure virtual machine availability, including scale sets.Understand High Availability options for VMs in AzureAutomate Deployment and Configuration of ResourcesYou will learn about the tools an Azure Administrator uses to manage their infrastructure. LessonsAzure Resource Manager TemplatesSave a Template for a VMEvaluate Location of New ResourcesConfigure a Virtual Hard Disk TemplateDeploy from a TemplateCreate and Execute an Automation RunbookAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Leverage Azure Resource Manager to organize resources.Use ARM Templates to deploy resources.Create and Execute an Automation RunbookDeploy an Azure VM from a VHDUnderstand Azure encryption technologiesImplement Virtual NetworkingYou will learn about basic virtual networking concepts like virtual networks and subnetting, IP addressing, network security groups, Azure Firewall, and Azure DNS.LessonsVirtual Network PeeringImplement VNet PeeringAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Connect services with Virtual Network PeeringConfigure VNet PeeringModify or delete VNet Peering Implement Load Balancing and Network SecurityYou will learn about network traffic strategies including network routing and service endpoints, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, and Traffic Manager.LessonsImplement Azure Load BalancerImplement an Application GatewayUnderstand Web Application FirewallImplement Azure FirewallImplementing Azure Traffic ManagerImplement Network Security Groups and Application Security GroupImplement Azure BastionAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Select a Load Balancer solutionConfigure Application GatewayImplement Azure FirewallUnderstand Traffic Manager routing methodsConfigure Network Security Groups (NSGs)Implement Storage AccountsYou will learn about basic storage features including storage accounts, blob storage, Azure files and File Sync, storage security, and storage tools.LessonsStorage AccountsBlob StorageStorage SecurityManaging StorageAccessing Blobs Configure Azure Storage Firewalls and Virtual NetworksAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Understand Storage Account services and typesConfigure Blob storage, accounts, containers, and access tiersImplement Shared Access SignaturesUnderstand Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networksImplement Azure Active DirectoryYou will learn how to secure identities with Azure Active Directory, and implement users and groups.LessonsOverview of Azure Active DirectoryUsers and GroupsDomains and Custom DomainsAzure AD Identity ProtectionImplement Conditional AccessConfigure Fraud Alerts for MFAConfigure Trusted IPsConfigure Guest Users in Azure ADAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Add Guest Users to Azure ADConfigure Location Condition ConfigurationConfigure Azure MFA settingsImplement Conditional Access Azure MFA Implement and Manage Azure GovernanceYou will learn about managing your subscriptions and accounts, implementing Azure policies, and using Role-Based Access Control.LessonsCreate Management Groups, Subscriptions, and Resource GroupsOverview of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) RolesAzure AD Access ReviewsImplement and Configure an Azure PolicyAzure BlueprintsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Understand Resource GroupsUnderstand how RBAC worksCreate an Azure AD access reviewCreate and manage policies to enforce complianceCreate a BlueprintImplement and Manage Hybrid IdentitiesYou will learn how to install and configure Azure AD Connect and implement Azure AD Connect Health.LessonsInstall and Configure Azure AD ConnectConfigure Password Sync and Password WritebackConfigure Azure AD Connect HealthAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Implement Azure AD seamless Single Sign-OnPerform an Azure AD Connect installationImplement Azure AD Connect HealthManage Workloads in AzureYou will learn how to perform Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.LessonsImplement Azure BackupAzure to Azure Site RecoveryImplement Azure Update ManagementAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Understand Azure VM backup architectureManage updates and patches for Azure VMsImplement Cloud Infrastructure MonitoringYou will learn about Azure Monitor, Azure Workbooks, Azure Alerts, Network Watcher, Azure Service Health, Azure Application Insights.LessonsAzure Infrastructure Security MonitoringAzure MonitorAzure WorkbooksAzure AlertsLog AnalyticsNetwork WatcherAzure Service HealthMonitor Azure CostsAzure Application InsightsUnified Monitoring in AzureManage Security for ApplicationsYou will learn about Azure Key Vault and implementing authentication using Azure Managed Identities.LessonsAzure Key VaultAzure Managed IdentityAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Explain Key Vault uses such as secrets, key, and Certificate managementUse Managed Identities with Azure resourcesImplement an Application InfrastructureYou will learn how to create an App Service web App for Containers, create and configure an App Service Plan, and create and manage Deployment Slots.LessonsCreate and Configure Azure App ServiceCreate an App Service Web App for ContainersCreate and Configure an App Service PlanConfigure Networking for an App ServiceCreate and Manage Deployment SlotsImplement Logic AppsImplement Azure FunctionsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Configure an Azure App ServiceCreate an App Service PlanCreate a Workflow using Azure Logic AppsCreate a Function App Implement Container-Based ApplicationsYou will learn how to run Azure Container instances and how to deploy Kubernetes with AKS.LessonsAzure Container InstancesConfigure Azure Kubernetes ServiceAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Run Azure Container instancesDeploy Kubernetes with AKSImplement NoSQL DatabasesYou will learn about Azure CosmsoDB.LessonsConfigure CosmosDB APIsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Understand options for Azure Cosmos DBUnderstand high availability using CosmosDBImplement Azure SQL DatabasesYou will create an Azure SQL Database single database, create an Azure SQL Database Managed Instance, and review high-availability and Azure SQL database.LessonsConfigure Azure SQL Database SettingsImplement Azure SQL Database Managed InstancesHigh-Availability and Azure SQL DatabaseAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Create an Azure SQL Database single databaseCreate an Azure SQL Database Managed InstanceRecommend high-availability architectural models used in Azure SQL DatabasePlan an Azure MigrationYou will review the cloud adoption framework, plan a checklist for Azure migrations.  You will discover the migration tools available and which is best suited for specific migration tasks.LessonsReview the cloud adoption framework checklistInitial decisions checklistDetermining your migration strategyDetermining what to migrate and Migration toolsAfter completing this module, students will be able to Use Microsoft tools to assist in Azure migrations

Who this course is for:
Students with a minimum of 12 months Azure experience