Discover how to develop robust solutions for Microsoft Azure using Azure Storage solutions and prep for the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) exam.

Syllabus

Introduction

Exam AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Introduction

Lesson 1: Implement containerized solutions

Module 1: Develop Azure compute solutions Introduction
Learning objectives
Create and manage container images for solutions
Publish an image to Azure Container Registry
Run containers by using Azure Container Instance
Create solutions by using Azure Container Apps

Lesson 2: Implement Azure App Service Web Apps

Learning objectives
Create an Azure App Service Web App
Enable diagnostics logging
Deploy code to a web app
Configure web app settings including Transport Layer Security (TLS), API settings, and connection strings
Implement autoscaling

Lesson 3: Implement Azure Functions

Learning objectives
Create and configure an Azure Functions app
Implement input and output bindings
Implement function triggers by using data operations, timers, and webhooks

Lesson 4: Develop solutions that use Azure Cosmos DB

Module 2: Develop for Azure storage Introduction
Learning objectives
Perform operations on containers and items by using the SDK
Set the appropriate consistency level for operations
Implement change feed notifications

Lesson 5: Develop solutions that use Azure Blob Storage

Learning objectives
Set and retrieve properties and metadata
Perform operations on data by using the appropriate SDK
Implement storage policies and data lifecycle management

Lesson 6: Implement user authentication and authorization

Module 3: Implement Azure security Introduction
Learning objectives
Authenticate and authorize users by using the Microsoft Identity platform
Authenticate and authorize users and apps by using Microsoft Entra ID
Create and implement shared access signatures
Implement solutions that interact with Microsoft Graph

Lesson 7: Implement secure Azure solutions

Learning objectives
Secure app configuration data by using App Configuration or Azure Key Vault
Develop code that uses keys, secrets, and certificates stored in Azure Key Vault
Implement Managed Identities for Azure resources

Lesson 8: Implement caching for solutions

Module 4: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions Introduction
Learning objectives
Configure cache and expiration policies for Azure Cache for Redis
Implement secure and optimized application cache patterns including data sizing, connections, encryption, and expiration
Implement Azure Content Delivery Network endpoints and profiles

Lesson 9: Troubleshoot solutions by using Application Insights

Learning objectives
Configure an app or service to use Application Insights
Monitor and analyze metrics, logs, and traces

Lesson 10: Implement API Management

Module 5: Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services Introduction
Learning objectives
Create an Azure API Management instance
Create and document APIs
Configure access to APIs
Implement policies for APIs

Lesson 11: Develop event-based solutions