AZ-204 Developing Solutions For Microsoft Azure

£2,295.00

5 Day Course Overview

Level: Intermediate

* Default delivery approach is Virtual.  For onsite or private bookings, larger groups, more than 4, please contact us directly to arrange.

Delivery approach: Virtual

The AZ-204 certification course tests developers create end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure. Students will learn how to implement Azure compute solutions, create Azure Functions, implement and manage web apps, develop solutions utilizing Azure storage, implement authentication and authorization, and secure their solutions by using KeyVault and Managed Identities. Students will also learn how to connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services, and include event- and message-based models in their solutions. The course also covers monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure solutions.

Prerequisites

Students should be proficient in Azure SDKs, data storage options, data connections, APIs, app authentication and authorization, compute, and container deployment, debugging, performance tuning, and monitoring. They should have 1-2 years professional development experience and experience with Microsoft Azure. They should be able to program in an Azure-supported language, and should be proficient using Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and other tools.

The Learning Outcomes

  • Build 12 different solutions
  • Build applications leveraging Azure Functions, Web Apps
  • Store data in Azure blob storage, Cosmos DB
  • Extend application authentication and authorisation using Azure AD
  • Secure cloud applications
  • Implement API management services
  • Develop event driven applications
  • Monitor applications using application insights
  • Unlock your potential with Microsoft Azure Developer Course

Who should do the course?

Anyone who is involved in developing solutions and looking to expand into building clouds solutions in Microsoft Azure

The students will gain an applied understanding of Microsoft Azure, including the capabilities, boundaries, and constraints of these services. Some experience will benefit the student in the following JSON, C#, HTML, .NET, Microsoft Azure, RESTful Web Services, ASP.NET & Power BI.

AZ-204 Course Information

The course shall take place between 09:00 – 17:00 each day

Once the course booking has been confirmed and payment taken, additional information shall be provided prior to the course starting date, in relation to any pre-read material and the environmental setup required to ensure your experience is optimal.

What’s included in the course?

  • A 5-day course
  • Microsoft Official Course content
  • Hands-on learning labs
  • Mock exam sample questions
  • Free exam voucher
  • Personable, fun and engaging deliveries with empathy and care
  • We care about you and your journey #behuman #beyou
  • We are here to help you
  • Online fun quiz sessions to test your knowledge with a digital cup for the winner
  • Experienced industry trainers with over 20 years’ experience
  • Maximum 10 delegates per course
  • For private bookings or larger group bookings, more than 2, please contact us directly to arrange a booking

Microsoft Examination and Format

The Microsoft AZ-204 Exam may be taken online via Pearson Vue, the remote proctoring service, allowing delegates to book the exam at a day of their choosing.  The exam fee is included within the course costs.

Optional Microsoft Exam Readiness days

We may periodically offer optional exam readiness days for delegates who wish to spend one day covering additional exam mock questions, recaps and exam scenarios. The exam may be taken immediately after the course has been completed, however, if your experience is limited, we recommend you spend some time reading additional material, filling in gaps on the Microsoft Learn platform and once you have gained more experience, take the exam.

Special Note

This course syllabus may be subject to change without notice due to updates in Microsoft 365 technology, including the Azure. Microsoft Official Courses provide a comprehensive overview of features with hands-on labs, which can be completed both during and after the course. The hands-on-lab guides may be slightly out of date due to the product constantly changing, we are however, able to continue our learning journey as normal. Depending on your experience, you may not complete all the labs during the course.

AZ-204 Course Syllabus

Module 1: Creating Azure App Service Web Apps
Learn to build, configure, scale, secure, and deploy web apps on the Azure App Service platform.

Lessons:

  • Azure App Service basics
  • Creating, configuring, and monitoring App Service apps
  • Scaling and deploying App Service apps
  • Azure App Service staging environments

Module 2: Implement Azure Functions
Create Functions apps and integrate triggers and inputs/outputs.

Lessons:

  • Overview of Azure Functions
  • Developing Azure Functions
  • Implementing Durable Functions

Module 3: Develop solutions using Blob Storage
Learn Azure Blob storage, managing data through the lifecycle, and using the client library.

Lessons:

  • Azure Blob storage basics
  • Managing the lifecycle of Blob storage
  • Working with Azure Blob storage

Module 4: Develop solutions using Cosmos DB
Understand Cosmos DB, its data structure, and how to create and manage it using Azure Portal and .NET SDK.

Lessons:

  • Overview of Azure Cosmos DB
  • Cosmos DB data structure
  • Working with Cosmos DB resources and data

Module 5: Implement IaaS solutions
Learn how to create VMs and containers using ARM templates, Docker images, and Azure Container Instances.

Lessons:

  • Provisioning VMs in Azure
  • Create and deploy ARM templates
  • Create and publish container images to Azure Container Registry
  • Run container images in Azure Container Instances

Module 6: Implement user authentication and authorization
Leverage the Microsoft Identity Platform v2.0, Microsoft Authentication Library, and Microsoft Graph to manage access to resources.

Lessons:

  • Microsoft Identity Platform v2.0
  • Authentication using the Microsoft Authentication Library
  • Using Microsoft Graph
  • Authorizing data operations in Azure Storage

Module 7: Implement secure cloud solutions
Secure access to resources and application configuration information.

Lessons:

  • Manage keys, secrets, and certificates with KeyVault API
  • Implement Managed Identities for Azure resources
  • Secure app configuration data using Azure App Configuration

Module 8: Implement API Management
Publish APIs, create policies, and manage access to APIs using the Azure API Management service.

Lessons:

  • Overview of API Management
  • Defining policies for APIs
  • Securing APIs

Module 9: Develop App Service Logic Apps
Use Azure Logic Apps to automate tasks and workflows.

Lessons:

  • Azure Logic Apps overview
  • Creating custom connectors for Logic Apps

Module 10: Develop event-based solutions
Build applications with event-based architectures using Azure Event Grid, Azure Event Hubs, and Azure Notification Hubs.

Lessons:

  • Implement solutions using Azure Event Grid
  • Implement solutions using Azure Event Hubs
  • Implement solutions using Azure Notification Hubs

Module 11: Develop message-based solutions
Build applications with message-based architectures using Azure Service Bus and Azure Queue Storage.

Lessons:

  • Implement solutions using Azure Service Bus
  • Implement solutions using Azure Queue Storage

Module 12: Monitor and optimize Azure solutions
Instrument code for telemetry and analyze and troubleshoot apps.

Lessons:

  • Overview of monitoring in Azure
  • Instrument apps for monitoring
  • Analyze and troubleshoot apps
  • Handle transient faults in code

Module 13: Integrate caching and content delivery
Use caching services to improve app performance.

Lessons:

  • Develop for Azure Cache for Redis
  • Develop for storage on CDNs

The full AZ-204 Developing Solutions For Microsoft Azure course can be found directly on the Microsoft site, please click here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/AZ-204

AZ-204 FAQs

What is the AZ-204 developing azure solutions course?

The AZ-204 Developing Azure Solutions certification is a Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification that focuses on the development of cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. The course covers the design and development of cloud-based solutions that use Azure services, including Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Service Bus, among others.

The course is intended for individuals who want to develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using Azure and is ideal for developers who have experience in developing applications using at least one of the following programming languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.

The AZ-204 certification exam tests your knowledge and skills in developing cloud-based solutions using Azure and is a prerequisite for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. By earning the AZ-204 certification, you demonstrate your expertise in developing cloud-based solutions using Azure and show that you are well-prepared to build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. 

Why should I take the course and exam?

You should take the AZ-204 Developing Azure Solutions course and exam if you want to build your expertise in developing cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. The course provides you with the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using Azure, including Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Service Bus, among others.

By taking the AZ-204 certification exam, you demonstrate your knowledge and skills in developing cloud-based solutions using Azure and show that you are well-prepared to build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. This can help you to stand out from other developers and make you a more competitive candidate for cloud-related job opportunities.

In addition, the AZ-204 certification is a prerequisite for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, which is a highly sought-after certification for individuals who want to specialize in designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. By taking the AZ-204 certification exam, you lay the foundation for further advancing your career in cloud computing and cloud-based solution development.

What kind of developer work do we cover in the AZ-204 course?

The AZ-204 Developing Azure Solutions course covers a wide range of cloud-based solution development topics. The course is designed for developers who want to develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. The course covers the following areas:

  1. Develop Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions
  2. Develop Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions
  3. Implement and manage application and network services
  4. Implement authentication and authorization
  5. Develop for Azure storage
  6. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions
  7. Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services

The course provides you with hands-on experience in developing cloud-based solutions using Azure, including Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Service Bus, among others. You will learn how to design and implement solutions that are secure, scalable, and highly available, and how to monitor and troubleshoot issues with Azure solutions.

By taking the AZ-204 Developing Azure Solutions course, you will build your expertise in cloud-based solution development and gain the knowledge and skills you need to develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure.

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  2. Amy

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  10. ANONYMOUS

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  21. Andy

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  23. Chris

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  24. John

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  25. Peter

    The Instructor did very well. He prepared pre-requisite documents and advice. I didn’t follow all of them (I used my company Azure account), of course, some problems occurred and Davide helped me to obtain a new Azure Pass. He was very helpful during the labs and sent me an email in the evening with an explanation of the problem that occurred in the lab. The Instructor presented the course in a very clear manner. Great job.

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