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Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

Prepare for Exam AZ-204 and validate your expertise to develop Azure solutions that’ll impress even the toughest critics.

(AZ-204.AP1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-363-9
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About This Course

Our Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204) study guide is the perfect springboard for your cloud career. This course guides you through the core concepts of Azure IaaS, from building virtual machines (VMs) to creating dynamic web apps and serverless functions. And let’s not forget about security, monitoring, and optimization, we’ll equip you with the skills to build Azure solutions that are as solid as a rock and as efficient as a well-oiled machine. And earning the Microsoft Azure certification? It’ll be no problem! The course content is perfectly aligned with the AZ-204 exam objectives, preparing you well for the exam.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Develop scalable and resilient cloud solutions using Azure IaaS, like VMs, App Services, and Azure Functions 
  • Employ secure cloud solutions using user authentication, authorization, and best practices for data protection
  • Utilize Azure storage services like Cosmo DB and Blob Storage to efficiently store and manage data 
  • Integrate caching and content delivery solutions to optimize application performance and reduce latency 
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Azure solutions using tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights
  • Develop event-based and message-based solutions using Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Functions 
  • Leverage Azure API management to create, manage, and secure APIs 
  • Employ Azure development tools like Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code to build and deploy applications 
  • Use the Azure command-line interface to (CLI) and PowerShell to automate tasks and manage Azure resources 
  • Apply cloud-native development principles and best practices to design and build modern applications

 

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1

Introduction

  • Organization of this course
  • Microsoft certifications
  • Important: How to use this course to study for the exam
2

Develop Azure Infrastructure as a service compute solution

  • Skill 1.1: Implement solutions that use virtual machines (VM)
  • Skill 1.2: Create Azure App Service web apps
  • Skill 1.3: Implement Azure Functions
  • Thought experiment
  • Lesson summary
3

Develop for Azure storage

  • Skill 2.1: Develop solutions that use Cosmos DB storage
  • Skill 2.2: Develop solutions that use Blob Storage
  • Thought experiment
  • Lesson summary
4

Implement Azure security

  • Skill 3.1: Implement user authentication and authorization
  • Skill 3.2: Implement secure cloud solutions
  • Thought experiment
  • Lesson summary
5

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions

  • Skill 4.1: Integrate caching and content delivery within solutions
  • Skill 4.2: Instrument solutions to support monitoring and logging
  • Thought experiment
  • Lesson summary
6

Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services

  • Skill 5.1: Develop an App Service Logic App
  • Skill 5.2: Implement API Management
  • Skill 5.3: Develop event-based solutions
  • Skill 5.4: Develop message-based solutions
  • Thought experiment
  • Lesson summary

1

Develop Azure Infrastructure as a service compute solution

  • Creating a Container Instance
  • Creating a Virtual Network
  • Creating and Deploying Azure Resource Manager Templates by Using the Azure Portal
  • Creating a Storage Account
  • Creating a Network Security Group
  • Creating a Virtual Machine
  • Creating an App Service Plan
  • Creating a Web App in Azure
  • Creating an Azure Function
2

Develop for Azure storage

  • Creating an Azure Cosmos DB
  • Creating an Azure Storage Table
  • Uploading and Downloading Blobs with the Azure Portal
3

Implement Azure security

  • Creating an Azure Key Vault
4

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions

  • Creating an Azure CDN Profile
  • Creating an Azure Redis Cache
5

Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services

  • Creating an Azure Logic Apps
  • Creating an Event Hub

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To earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification, you need to pass the exam AZ-204. This MS certification exam validates your ability to develop Azure solutions. It focuses on Azure IaaS, storage, security, monitoring, and integration.

This AZ-204 exam is suitable for developers, architects, and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in building cloud-based solutions on Azure. 

While there are no formal prerequisites for our Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 exam guide, it is recommended to have experience with Azure and basic programming skills (e.g., C#, Java, Python).

You need a score of 700 or greater to pass the AZ-204 exam.

The cost of the AZ-204 exam varies by country, but it is generally around $165.

The Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure certification provides you the industry-recognized badge to validate your Azure development skills and open up new career opportunities. It can also help you increase your earning potential and credibility in the industry.

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