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Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Specialization
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Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Specialization

Became as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect. Master in Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 month at 3 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Describe and deploy key Azure compute services including VMs, Containers, and App Services.

  • Describe and deploy key Azure compute services including VMs, Containers, and App Services.

  • Describe the core concepts and services within Azure Data Storage.

  • Describe Azure migration services and assess on-premises workloads for cloud readiness.

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June 2025

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explore fundamental Azure architectural best practices and monitoring strategies.

  • Implement robust identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Key Vault.

  • Apply Azure governance principles, including subscription management and RBAC, to secure and manage resources.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Category: Data Governance
Category: Key Management
Category: Azure Active Directory
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Solution Architecture
Category: Cloud Security
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Data Management
Category: Cloud Computing

What you'll learn

  • Describe key Azure data storage concepts and services.

  • Create and manage Azure Cosmos DB using the .NET SDK.

  • Work with Azure SQL solutions including SQL Database, SQL Edge, SQL Server on VMs, and SQL Managed Instance, including data encryption methods.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Storage
Category: NoSQL
Category: Encryption
Category: Azure Synapse Analytics
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Databricks
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Data Integration
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Scalability
Category: Data Lakes
Category: .NET Framework
Category: Microsoft SQL Servers
Category: Data Security
Category: Data Pipelines

What you'll learn

  • Utilize Azure Batch for high-scale parallel and batch processing with robust error handling.

  • Design messaging architectures using Azure Service Bus and Queue Storage for decoupled communication.

  • Implement event-driven solutions with Azure Event Grid, Event Hubs, and Stream Analytics.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Event-Driven Programming
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Microservices
Category: Solution Architecture
Category: API Design
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Containerization

What you'll learn

  • Configure core Azure networking services and build secure, scalable virtual networks.

  • Evaluate and deploy connectivity options including VPN Gateway, NAT Gateway, and ExpressRoute.

  • Design traffic management and security architectures using Azure Firewall, Front Door, and Zero Trust principles.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Firewall
Category: Zero Trust Network Access
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Network Security
Category: Data Migration
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: General Networking
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Category: Scalability
Category: Microsoft Azure

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