Microsoft Azure Architect Design – AZ-304

Module 1: Design a Compute Solution

In this module, you will learn about the appropriate compute technologies, including virtual machines, App Services, Service Fabric, Azure Functions, Windows Virtual Desktop, and containers. 

• Recommend a Solution for Compute Provisioning
• Determine Appropriate Compute Technologies
• Recommend a Solution for Containers
• Recommend a Solution for Automating Compute Management

Module 2: Design a Network Solution

In this module, you will learn about solutions for network addressing and name resolution, network provisioning, and network security.

• Recommend a Solution for Network Addressing and Name Resolution
• Recommend a Solution for Network Provisioning
• Recommend a Solution for Network Security
• Recommend a Solution for iInternete Connectivity and On-Premises Networks
• Recommend a Solution for Automating Network Management
• Recommend a Solution for Load Balancing and Rraffic Routing

Module 3: Design for Migration

In this module, you will learn about recommend a solution for migrating applications and VMs and a solution for migration of databases. 

• Assess and On-Premises Servers and Applications for Migration
• Recommend a Solution for Migrating Applications and VMs
• Recommend a Solution for Migration of Databases

Module 4: Design Authentication and Authorization

In this module, you will learn how to provide Identities to services and understand the hierarchy of Management Groups and Subscriptions.

• Tips for Identity and Access Management
• Recommend a Solution for Multi-Factor Authentication
• Five Steps for Securing Identity Infrastructure
• Recommend a Solution for Single-Sign On (SSO)
• Recommend a Solution for a Hybrid Identity
• Recommend a Solution for B2B Integration
• Recommend a Hierarchical Structure for Management Groups

Module 5: Design Governance

In this module, you will learn apply an Azure Policy, Identify non-compliant resources, and manage tag governance with Azure Policy.

• Recommend a Solution for using Azure Policy
• Recommend a Solution for using Azure Blueprint

Module 6: Design a Solution for Databases

In this module, you will be able to recommend the appropriate data store and recommend Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance Service tiers.

• Select an Appropriate Data Platform Based on Requirements
• Overview of Azure Data Storage
• Recommend Database Service Tier Sizing
• Dynamically Scale Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances
• Recommend a Solution for Encrypting Data at Rest, Transmission, and In Use

Module 7: Select an Appropriate Storage Account

In this module, you will learn about recommend a design a strategy for using tiered storage and manage tiered Storage using Azure tools.

• Understanding Storage Tiers
• Recommend a Storage Access Solution
• Recommend Storage Management Tools

Module 8: Design Data Integration

In this module, you will learn about data flows using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics architecture.

• Recommend a Data Flow
• Recommend a Solution for Data Integration

Module 9: Design a Solution for Logging and Monitoring

In this module, you will learn about Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, and Azure Sentinel. You will be able to monitor Azure Resources with Azure Monitor and collect and analyze resource Logs for Azure.using Azure tools.

• Azure Monitoring Services
• Azure Monitor

Module 10: Design a Solution for Backup and Recovery

In this module, you will learn about solutions for site recovery capacity and site failover and failback. You will be able to recommend solutions for recovery in different regions.

• Recommend a Recovery Solution for Hybrid and On-Premises Workloads
• Design and Azure Site Recovery Solution
• Recommend a Solution for Recovery in Different Regions
• Recommend a Solution for Azure Backup Management
• Design a Solution for Data Archiving and Retention

Module 11: Design for High Availability

In this module, you will learn about solutions for application and workload redundancy, including compute, database, and storage.

• Recommend a Solution for Application and Workload Redundancy
• Recommend a Solution for Autoscaling
• Identify Resources that Require High Availability
• Identify Storage Tpes for High Availability
• Recommend a Solution for Geo-Redundancy of Workloads

Module 12: Design for Cost Optimization

In this module, you will learn how to optimize costs from recommendations, breakdown costs by Azure Service, and download and review usage details. 01-View 

• Recommend Solutions for Cost Management
• Recommended Viewpoints for Minimizing Costs

Module 13: Design an Application Architecture

In this module, you will learn about solution for deployment of applications including ARM templates, Logic Apps, or Azure Functions. You will also learn about microservices architecture including Event Grid, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Storage Queues, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and webhooks.

• Recommend a Microservices Architecture
• Recommend an Orchestration Solution for Deployment of Applications
• Recommend a Solution for API Integration

Module 14: Design Security for Applications

In this module, you will learn about solution for deployment of applications including ARM templates, Logic Apps, or Azure Functions. You will also learn about microservices architecture including Event Grid, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Storage Queues, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and webhooks.

• Security for Applications and Services
• Recommend a Solution using Key Vault
• Recommend Solutions using Azure AD Managed Identities

Successful Azure Solution Architects start this role with experience on operating systems, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, storage structures, and networking.

• Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including: VMs, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks.
• Understanding of network configuration, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies.
• Understanding of Active Directory concepts, including domains, forests, domain controllers, replication, Kerberos protocol, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
• Understanding of resilience and disaster recovery, including backup and restore operations.