Az-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Updated Sept 2022)

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

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Lecture 2 IMPORTANT: Udemy Player Settings

Lecture 3 Playback Speed

Lecture 4 Create an Azure Account

Lecture 5 Courseware Download

Lecture 6 AZ-305 Exam Skills Measured (updated September 2022)

Section 2: Governance

Lecture 7 Module 1 Intro

Lecture 8 Governance

Lecture 9 Management Groups

Lecture 10 Demo: Management Groups

Lecture 11 Multiple Subscriptions

Lecture 12 Examples of when to use Multiple Subscriptions

Lecture 13 Resource Groups

Lecture 14 Resource tagging

Lecture 15 Demo: Resource tagging

Lecture 16 Tagging and Naming Conventions

Lecture 17 Cost Management + Billing

Lecture 18 Cost Management + Billing Resources

Lecture 19 Case Study: Accounting

Lecture 20 Solution- Case Study: Accounting

Section 3: Azure Virtual Networking

Lecture 21 Module 2 Intro

Lecture 22 VNet Planning

Lecture 23 Understanding Virtual Networking in Azure

Lecture 24 VNet Components

Lecture 25 How Resources communicate on VNets

Lecture 26 VNet Peering and ExpressRoutes

Lecture 27 Demo: VNet Peering

Lecture 28 Demo: VNet Peering (Creating VNets)

Lecture 29 Demo: VNet Peering (Creating VMs)

Lecture 30 Demo: VNet Peering (Verifying VNet Peering Connectivity)

Lecture 31 Demo: ExpressRoute

Lecture 32 ExpressRoute FAQ

Lecture 33 Filter VNet Traffic

Lecture 34 Route VNet Traffic

Lecture 35 VNet Peering vs. VPN Gateway (part 1)

Lecture 36 VNet Peering vs. VPN Gateway (part 2)

Lecture 37 Demo: Creating VNets and VMs for VPN Gateway setup

Lecture 38 Demo: Connecting VNets using a VPN Gateway

Lecture 39 Gateway Transit

Lecture 40 Cross-Subscription

Lecture 41 Demo: VNet Documentation

Lecture 42 Virtual Networking on Microsoft Docs

Section 4: Azure Virtual Machines

Lecture 43 Module 3 Intro

Lecture 44 Planning VM Deployments

Lecture 45 Network Planning for VMs

Lecture 46 VM Naming Conventions

Lecture 47 VM Location Considerations

Lecture 48 Sizing VMs

Lecture 49 VM Pricing Model

Lecture 50 VM Disks

Lecture 51 Selecting an Operating System for a VM

Lecture 52 VM Pricing Calculator

Lecture 53 Azure Availability Zones

Lecture 54 Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets

Lecture 55 Azure Availability Sets

Lecture 56 Demo: Creating Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS)

Lecture 57 Azure Dedicated Hosts

Lecture 58 Demo: Dedicated Hosts

Lecture 59 Azure Disk Encryption

Lecture 60 Demo: Virtual Machine Documentation

Lecture 61 Demo: Virtual Machine Settings

Lecture 62 Demo: Creating a Linux VM

Section 5: Azure Templates

Lecture 63 Module 4 Intro

Lecture 64 Azure Resource Manager Templates

Lecture 65 Quickstart Templates

Lecture 66 Demo: Create a VM from a Template

Lecture 67 Demo: Create VM from an existing VHD

Lecture 68 Azure Runbooks and Automation

Lecture 69 Demo: Azure Automation Accounts and Runbooks

Section 6: Azure Load Balancer

Lecture 70 Module 5 Intro

Lecture 71 Implementing Azure Load Balancer

Lecture 72 Availability Sets

Lecture 73 Availability Zones

Lecture 74 Internal and Public Load Balancers

Lecture 75 Traffic Distribution

Lecture 76 Basic vs Standard Load Balancers

Lecture 77 Demo: Azure Load Balancer Deployment

Lecture 78 Demo: Verifying Azure Load Balancer Configuration

Lecture 79 Application Gateway

Lecture 80 Demo: Application Gateway Configuration (part 1)

Lecture 81 Demo: Application Gateway Configuration (part 2)

Lecture 82 Load Balancer vs Application Gateway

Lecture 83 Path Based Routing

Lecture 84 Application Gateway multiple site hosting

Lecture 85 Azure Firewall

Lecture 86 Demo: Azure Firewall prerequisites

Lecture 87 Demo: Azure Firewall Network Setup

Lecture 88 Demo: Creating VMs for Firewall Traffic

Lecture 89 Demo: Azure Firewall Deployment

Lecture 90 Demo: Azure Firewall VNet and Route Configuration

Lecture 91 Demo: Azure Firewall Rules

Lecture 92 Demo: Azure Firewall DNS Configuration

Lecture 93 Demo: Verifying Azure Firewall Filters Traffic

Lecture 94 Traffic Manager

Lecture 95 Traffic Manager Routing

Lecture 96 Demo: Traffic Manager Configuration

Lecture 97 Understanding Network Security Groups (NSG)

Lecture 98 Network Security Groups (continued)

Lecture 99 Demo: Network Security Group

Lecture 100 Application Security Groups

Lecture 101 Demo: Creating an Application Security Group (ASG)

Lecture 102 Demo: Application Security Groups (ASG)

Lecture 103 Azure Bastion

Lecture 104 Demo: Azure Bastion

Section 7: Azure Storage

Lecture 105 Module 6 Intro

Lecture 106 Understanding Azure Storage

Lecture 107 Data Structure

Lecture 108 Storage Tiers

Lecture 109 Storage Services

Lecture 110 Storage Account Types

Lecture 111 Data Redundancy

Lecture 112 Accessing Storage

Lecture 113 Storage Security

Lecture 114 Demo: Creating a Storage Account

Lecture 115 Demo: Create an Azure Blob Container

Lecture 116 Demo: Create an Azure File Share

Lecture 117 Immutable Storage Policies

Lecture 118 DataBox Migrations

Section 8: Identity Management

Lecture 119 Module 7 Intro

Lecture 120 Understanding Identity Management

Lecture 121 Understanding Users and Groups

Lecture 122 Demo: New Users

Lecture 123 Group Management

Lecture 124 Group Expiration

Lecture 125 What is Multi-Factor Authentication

Lecture 126 Demo: MFA Security Defaults

Lecture 127 Demo: MFA Configuration

Lecture 128 Demo: Enable MFA

Lecture 129 Demo: MFA Conditional Access

Lecture 130 Demo: Self-Service Password Reset

Lecture 131 Domain Names

Section 9: Azure Roles

Lecture 132 Module 8 Intro

Lecture 133 Understanding Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Lecture 134 Understanding Azure Policies

Lecture 135 Demo: Azure Policies

Lecture 136 Blueprints

Lecture 137 Demo: Blueprints

Section 10: Azure Sentinel

Lecture 138 Understanding Azure Sentinel

Lecture 139 Demo: Azure Sentinel

Section 11: Planning Azure AD Connect

Lecture 140 Module 9 Intro

Lecture 141 Hybrid Identity in Azure

Lecture 142 Azure AD Connect

Lecture 143 Configure Sync Features

Lecture 144 Demo: Azure AD Connect Setup

Section 12: Planning and Managing Azure Backups

Lecture 145 Module 10 Intro

Lecture 146 Azure Recovery Services Vault

Lecture 147 Azure Site Recovery

Lecture 148 Azure Backup

Lecture 149 Demo: Azure Backup Configuration

Lecture 150 Update Management

Section 13: Monitoring Azure Resources and Services

Lecture 151 Module 11 Intro

Lecture 152 Azure Security Center

Lecture 153 Demo: Azure Security Center

Lecture 154 Azure Monitor

Lecture 155 Demo: Azure Monitor

Lecture 156 Azure Advisor

Lecture 157 Demo: Azure Advisor

Lecture 158 Azure Service Level Agreements (SLA)

Section 14: Azure Key Vault (AKV)

Lecture 159 Module 12 Intro

Lecture 160 Understanding Azure Key Vault

Lecture 161 Azure Key Vault Overview

Lecture 162 Benefits of using Azure Key Vault

Lecture 163 Vault Isolation

Lecture 164 Azure Key Vault User Assignment

Lecture 165 Demo: Azure Key Vault

Section 15: Azure Applications

Lecture 166 Module 13 Intro

Lecture 167 App Service Overview

Lecture 168 Demo: App Service Plan

Lecture 169 Demo: App Service Publishing

Lecture 170 Azure Logic Apps

Lecture 171 Azure Deployment Slots

Lecture 172 Azure Functions

Lecture 173 Demo: Logic Apps

Section 16: Azure Containers and Kubernetes

Lecture 174 Module 14 Intro

Lecture 175 Azure Containers

Lecture 176 Docker Overview

Lecture 177 Demo: Docker

Lecture 178 Demo: Container

Lecture 179 Kubernetes

Section 17: Azure Batch

Lecture 180 Get additional computing power using Azure Batch

Lecture 181 Understanding how Azure Batch works

Section 18: NoSQL and Cosmos DB

Lecture 182 Database Certifications

Lecture 183 Lesson Intro

Lecture 184 Azure NoSQL Database

Lecture 185 Azure Cosmos DB

Lecture 186 Demo: Cosmos DB Deployment

Lecture 187 Demo: Examining Cosmos DB Settings

Section 19: Azure SQL

Lecture 188 Module 16: Intro

Lecture 189 Azure SQL Overview

Lecture 190 Azure SQL High Availability

Lecture 191 Demo: Creating an Azure SQL VM

Lecture 192 Demo: Creating an Azure SQL Database

Section 20: Red Hat Openshift (RHO) and Azure Spring

Lecture 193 Red Hat Openshift

Lecture 194 Azure Spring

Section 21: Azure Migrations

Lecture 195 Azure Migration Intro

Lecture 196 Cloud Adoption Framework

Lecture 197 Initial Decision Checklist

Lecture 198 Determining your migration strategy

Lecture 199 Determining what to migrate and Migration tools

Students with a minimum of 12 months Azure experience