MODULE 1: Design governance
Azure Architects design and recommend governance solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Design for governance.
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Design for management groups.
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Design for Azure subscriptions.
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Design for resource groups.
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Design for resource tagging.
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Design for Azure Policy.
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Design for Azure role-based access control.
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Design for Azure landing zones.
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Introduction
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Design for governance
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Design for management groups
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Design for subscriptions
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Design for resource groups
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Design for resource tags
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Design for Azure Policy
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Design for role-based access control (RBAC)
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Design for Azure landing zones
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 2: Design an Azure compute solution
Azure Architects design and recommend Azure compute solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Choose an Azure compute service.
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Design for Azure Virtual Machines solutions.
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Design for Azure Batch solutions.
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Design for Azure App Service solutions.
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Design for Azure Container Instances solutions.
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Design for Azure Kubernetes Service solutions.
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Design for Azure Functions solutions.
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Design for Azure Logic Apps solutions.
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Introduction
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Choose an Azure compute service
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Design for Azure Virtual Machines solutions
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Design for Azure Batch solutions
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Design for Azure App Service solutions
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Design for Azure Container Instances solutions
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Design for Azure Kubernetes Service solutions
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Design for Azure Functions solutions
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Design for Azure Logic Apps solutions
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 3: Design a data storage solution for non-relational data
Azure Architects design and recommend non-relational data storage solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Design for data storage.
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Design for Azure storage accounts.
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Design for Azure blob storage.
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Design for data redundancy.
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Design for Azure files.
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Design an Azure disk solution.
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Design for storage security.
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Introduction
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Design for data storage
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Design for Azure storage accounts
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Design for data redundancy
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Design for Azure Blob Storage
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Design for Azure Files
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Design for Azure managed disks
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Design for storage security
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 4: Design a data storage solution for relational data
Azure Architects design and recommend relational data storage solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Design for Azure SQL Database.
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Design for Azure SQL Managed Instance.
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Design for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
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Recommend a solution for database scalability.
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Recommend a solution for database availability.
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Design protection for data at rest, data in transmission, and data in use.
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Design for Azure SQL Edge.
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Design for Azure Cosmos DB.
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Design for Azure Table Storage.
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Introduction
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Design for Azure SQL Database
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Design for Azure SQL Managed Instance
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Design for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
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Recommend a solution for database scalability
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Recommend a solution for database availability
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Design security for data at rest, data in motion, and data in use
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Design for Azure SQL Edge
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Design for Azure Cosmos DB and Table Storage
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 5: Design data integration
Azure Architects design and recommend data integration solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Design a data integration solution with Azure Data Factory.
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Design a data integration solution with Azure Data Lake.
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Design a data integration and analytics solution with Azure Databricks.
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Design a data integration and analytics solution with Azure Synapse Analytics.
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Design strategies for hot, warm, and cold data paths.
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Design an Azure Stream Analytics solution for data analysis.
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Introduction
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Design a data integration solution with Azure Data Factory
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Design a data integration solution with Azure Data Lake
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Design a data integration and analytic solution with Azure Databricks
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Design a data integration and analytic solution with Azure Synapse Analytics
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Design strategies for hot, warm, and cold data paths
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Design an Azure Stream Analytics solution for data analysis
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 6: Design an application architecture
Azure Architects design and recommend application architectures.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Describe message and event scenarios.
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Design a messaging solution.
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Design an Azure Event Hubs messaging solution.
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Design an event-driven solution.
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Design an automated app deployment solution.
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Design API integration.
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Design an application configuration management solution.
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Design a caching solution.
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Introduction
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Describe message and event scenarios
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Design a messaging solution
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Design an Azure Event Hubs messaging solution
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Design an event-driven solution
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Design a caching solution
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Design API integration
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Design an automated app deployment solution
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Design an app configuration management solution
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 7: Design authentication and authorization solutions
Azure Architects design and recommend authentication and authorization solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Design for identity and access management.
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Design for Microsoft Entra ID.
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Design for Microsoft Entra business-to-business (B2B).
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Design for Azure Active Directory B2C (business-to-customer).
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Design for conditional access.
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Design for identity protection.
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Design for access reviews.
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Design for managed identities.
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Design for service principals for applications.
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Design for Azure Key Vault.
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Introduction
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Design for identity and access management (IAM)
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Design for Microsoft Entra ID
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Design for Microsoft Entra business-to-business (B2B)
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Design for Azure Active Directory B2C (business-to-customer)
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Design for conditional access
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Design for identity protection
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Design for access reviews
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Design service principals for applications
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Design managed identities
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Design for Azure Key Vault
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 8: Design a solution to log and monitor Azure resources
Azure Architects design and recommend logging and monitoring solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Design for Azure Monitor data sources
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Design for Azure Monitor Logs (Log Analytics) workspaces
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Design for Azure Workbooks and Azure insights
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Design for Azure Data Explorer
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Introduction
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Design for Azure Monitor data sources
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Design for Azure Monitor Logs (Log Analytics) workspaces
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Design for Azure Workbooks and Azure insights
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Design for Azure Data Explorer
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 9: Design network solutions
Azure Architects design and recommend network solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Recommend a network architecture solution based on workload requirements
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Design for on-premises connectivity to Azure Virtual Network
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Design for Azure network connectivity services
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Design for application delivery services
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Design for application protection services
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Introduction
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Recommend a network architecture solution based on workload requirements
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Design patterns for Azure network connectivity services
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Design outbound connectivity and routing
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Design for on-premises connectivity to Azure Virtual Network
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Choose an application delivery service
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Design for application delivery services
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Design for application protection services
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 10: Design a solution for backup and disaster recovery
Learn how to select appropriate backup solutions and disaster recovery solutions for Azure workloads.
In this module, you’ll learn how to:
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Design for backup and recovery.
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Design for Azure Backup.
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Design for Azure blob backup and recovery.
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Design for Azure Files backup and recovery.
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Design for Azure virtual machine backup and recovery.
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Design for Azure SQL backup and recovery.
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Design for Azure Site Recovery.
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Introduction
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Design for backup and recovery
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Design for Azure Backup
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Design for Azure blob backup and recovery
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Design for Azure files backup and recovery
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Design for Azure virtual machine backup and recovery
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Design for Azure SQL backup and recovery
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Design for Azure Site Recovery
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
MODULE 11: Design migrations
Azure Architects design and recommend migration solutions.
In this module, you learn how to:
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Evaluate migration with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
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Describe the Azure Migration and Modernization Program (Azure Migration Framework)
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Assess your on-premises workloads
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Select a migration tool
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Migrate your databases
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Select an online storage migration tool
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Migrate offline data
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Introduction
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Evaluate migration with the Cloud Adoption Framework
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Describe the Azure migration framework
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Assess your on-premises workloads
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Select a migration tool
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Migrate your structured data in databases
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Select an online storage migration tool for unstructured data
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Migrate offline data
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Knowledge check
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Summary and resources
LEARNING PATH: Build great solutions with the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
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Introduction
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Azure Well-Architected Framework pillars
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Cost optimization
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Operational excellence
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Performance efficiency
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Reliability
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Security
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Summary
Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Cost optimization
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Introduction
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Plan and estimate your Azure costs
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Provision with optimization
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Use monitoring and analytics to gain cost insights
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Maximize efficiency of cloud spend
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Summary
Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Operational excellence
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Introduction
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Design, build, and orchestrate with modern practices
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Use monitoring and analytics to gain operational insights
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Use automation to reduce effort and error
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Testing strategies for your application
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Summary
Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Performance efficiency
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Introduction
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Use scaling up and scaling out in your architecture
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Optimize network performance
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Optimize storage performance
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Identify performance bottlenecks in your application
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Summary
Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Reliability
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Introduction
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High availability
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Disaster recovery
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Processes for backup and restore
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Summary
Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Security
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Introduction
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Defense in depth
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Identity management
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Infrastructure protection
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Encryption
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Network security
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Application security
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Summary
LEARNING PATH: Accelerate cloud adoption with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
Getting started with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
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Introduction
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Customer narrative
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Common blockers
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Knowledge check
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Summary
Prepare for successful cloud adoption with a well-defined strategy
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Introduction
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Customer narrative
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Capture strategic motivation
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Define objectives and key results
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Evaluate financial considerations
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Understand technical considerations
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Create a business case
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Knowledge check
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Summary
Prepare for cloud adoption with a data-driven plan
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Introduction
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Customer narrative
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Exercise - Deploy your first cloud adoption plan
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Exercise - Assess your digital estate
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Exercise - Customize your cloud adoption plan
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Summary
Choose the best Azure landing zone to support your requirements for cloud operations
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Introduction
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Customer narrative
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Common operating models
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Design areas for Azure landing zones
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Design principles for Azure landing zones
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Journey to the target architecture
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Choose an Azure landing zone option
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Deploy the Azure landing zone accelerator
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Enhance your landing zone
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Summary
Migrate to Azure through repeatable processes and common tools
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Introduction
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Customer narrative
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Migration process
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Migration tools
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Common tech platforms
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Exercise - Migration and modernization
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Knowledge check
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Summary
Address tangible risks with the Govern methodology of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
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Introduction
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Customer narrative
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Govern methodology
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Corporate policies
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Governance disciplines
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Knowledge check
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Deploy a cloud governance foundation
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The Cost Management discipline
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Summary
Ensure stable operations and optimization across all supported workloads deployed to the cloud
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Introduction
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Establish business commitments
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Deploy an operations baseline
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Protect and recover
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Enhance an operations baseline
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Manage platform and workload specialization
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Knowledge check
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Summary
Innovate applications by using Azure cloud technologies
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Introduction
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Follow the innovation lifecycle
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Azure technologies for the build process
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Infuse your applications with AI
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Azure technologies for measuring business impact
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Azure technologies for the learn process
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Knowledge check
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Summary
Prepare for cloud security by using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
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Introduction
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Customer narrative
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Methodology
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Security roles and responsibilities
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Simplify compliance and security
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Simplify security implementation
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Security tools and policies
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Summary
