Become a certified Azure Architect and learn how to design effective solutions that span compute, security, networking, and developmentKey FeaturesO Discover how you can design and architect powerful and cost-effective solutions on Microsoft AzureO Prepare to achieve AZ-303 certification with the help of mock tests and practice questionsO Enhance your computing, networking, storage, and security skills to design modern cloud-based solutionsBook DescriptionFrom designing solutions on Azure to configuring and managing virtual networks, the AZ-303 certification validates your knowledge and skills for all this and much more. Whether you want to take the certification exam or gain hands-on experience in administering, developing, and architecting Azure solutions, this study guide will help you get started.Divided into four modules, this book systematically takes you through the wide range of concepts and features covered in the AZ-303 exam. The first module demonstrates how to implement and monitor infrastructure. You'll develop the skills required to deploy and manage core Azure components such as virtual machines, networking, storage, and Active Directory (AD). As you progress, you'll build on that knowledge and learn how to create resilient and secure applications before moving on to working with web apps, functions, and containers. The final module will get you up to speed with data platforms such as SQL and Cosmos DB, including how to configure the different high availability options. Finally, you'll solve mock tests and assess yourself with the answers provided to get ready to take the exam with confidence.By the end of this book, you'll have learned the concepts and techniques you need to know to prepare for the AZ-303 exam and design effective solutions on Microsoft Azure.What you will learnO Manage Azure subscriptions and resourcesO Ensure governance and compliance with policies, roles, and blueprintsO Build, migrate, and protect servers in AzureO Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot virtual networksO Manage Azure AD and implement multi-factor authenticationO Configure hybrid integration with Azure AD ConnectO Find out how you can monitor costs, performance, and securityO Develop solutions that use Cosmos DB and Azure SQL DatabaseWho this book is forThis book is for solution architects and experienced developers who advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Technical architects interested in learning more about designing cloud solutions will also find this book useful. Prior experience and knowledge of various aspects of IT operations, including networking, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, budgeting, and governance, will assist with understanding the concepts covered in the book.]]>