Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-104 & AZ-305)

At Firebrand, we were awarded the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) and Infrastructure (Azure) badges in recognition of our expertise in delivering quality solutions in this specialised business area.

On this combined Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert course, you'll get the skills you need as an Azure Solutions Architect to implement, monitor and maintain Azure solutions, from implementation of virtual machines to designing API integration strategies. You'll also gain expert understanding of service capabilities within the Microsoft Azure cloud.

With Firebrand, you'll also learn to:

• Deploy and configure infrastructure
• Implement workloads and security
• Create and deploy apps
• Implement authentication and secure data
• Develop for the cloud and for Azure storage
• Determine workload requirements
• Design for identity and security
• Design a data platform solution
• Design a business continuity strategy
• Design for deployment, migration, and integration
• Design an infrastructure strategy

During this course, you'll be prepared for the official Microsoft exams AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator and AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. You'll sit these exams during the course, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

Audience

If you're an Azure Administrator who manages cloud services that span across a variety of cloud capabilities, this course is ideal for you.

Certification path

You also have the option of taking the exams separately. Once you've completed both, you'll automatically achieve the Microsoft Certified: Solutions Architect Expert certification:

• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate | Exam AZ-104
• Microsoft Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions | Exam AZ-305

Residential and online Microsoft’s Azure Solutions Architect Expert training

Firebrand offers both a classroom-based and Microsoft Azure solutions architect expert online course, including everything you need to get certified in record time:

• Official courseware, labs and practice exams
• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator and AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions certification exams
• Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)

At Firebrand, we are one of the few companies in the world to be designated a Microsoft Cloud Partner. By studying with us, you'll gain access to the latest Microsoft curriculum, learn from Microsoft Certified Trainers, and take the official exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

FAQ: Audience

Who is Microsoft AZ-104T00 for?

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) is designed for Azure Administrators who manage Cloud services that encompass storage, security, networking, and computing capabilities.

This is an excellent course for:

• IT Professionals and System Administrators transitioning to Cloud
• Hybrid Cloud Admins
• Support Engineers, especially Supporting Azure Solutions
• Cloud Engineers and Technicians
• Developers Moving to Cloud Operations
• DevOps professionals
• Cloud Operations professionals

Who is Microsoft AZ-305T00 for?

The Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification is aimed at Azure Solutions Architects who design and implement Azure solutions that align with business needs.

It's ideal for professionals with advanced knowledge and experience in various IT operations and Azure services, with a focus on translating business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions:

• IT Professionals with Advanced Experience
• Cloud Architects and Engineers
• Professionals who have achieved Azure Administrators (AZ-104)
• Developers with Azure Experience
• Cloud Consultants
• IT Consultants
• DevOps Engineers

Course AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator

• Module 1: Identity
• Module 2: Governance and Compliance
• Module 3: Azure Administration
• Module 4: Virtual Networking
• Module 5: Intersite Connectivity
• Module 6: Network Traffic Management
• Module 7: Azure Storage
• Module 8: Azure Virtual Machines
• Module 9: PaaS Compute Options
• Module 10: Data Protection
• Module 11: Monitoring

Course AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

• Module 1: Design governance and compute solutions
• Module 2: Design storage and data integration solutions
• Module 3: Design app architecture, access, and monitoring solutions
• Module 4: Design network, continuity, and migration solutions

In order to achieve the Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, you must have achieved the following certifications:

• Microsoft Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions | Exam AZ-305
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate | Exam AZ-104

As part of your combined course, you'll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee:

Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

• Exam code: AZ-104
• Languages: English
• Domains:
1. Manage Azure identities and governance (15-20%)
2. Implement and manage storage (15-20%)
3. Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20-25%)
4. Configure and manage virtual networking (25-30%)
5. Monitor and back up Azure resources (10-15%)

Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

• Exam code: AZ-305
• Languages: English
• Domains:
1. Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions (25-30%)
2. Design data storage solutions (25-30%)
3. Design business continuity solutions (10-15%)
4. Design infrastructure solutions (25-30%)