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Azure Deployment Guide

Welcome! 👋 This guide is designed to help you prepare for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam. It covers key concepts, practical steps, and resources to master the skills needed to pass the exam.

📚 Exam Overview

The AZ-204 exam tests your ability to develop solutions for Microsoft Azure. Below is a breakdown of the skills measured:

  • Develop Azure compute solutions (25–30%)
  • Develop for Azure storage (15–20%)
  • Implement Azure security (15–20%)
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions (5–10%)
  • Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services (20–25%)

Explore the detailed topics below to dive into each area.

📄 Exam Topics

1. Develop Azure Compute Solutions (25–30%)

Learn to build and deploy compute resources in Azure, including containerized solutions, web apps, and serverless functions.

  • Implement Containerized Solutions
  • Create and manage container images for solutions
  • Publish images to Azure Container Registry
  • Run containers using Azure Container Instance

  • Create solutions with Azure Container Apps
    Learn more

  • Implement Azure App Service Web Apps

  • Create an Azure App Service Web App
  • Configure diagnostics, logging, and TLS settings
  • Deploy code and containerized solutions

  • Implement autoscaling and deployment slots

  • Implement Azure Functions

  • Create and configure Azure Functions apps
  • Use input/output bindings and triggers (data operations, timers, webhooks)

2. Develop for Azure Storage (15–20%)

Master storage solutions like Cosmos DB and Blob Storage for scalable data management.

  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • Perform operations on containers and items using the SDK
  • Set appropriate consistency levels

  • Implement change feed notifications

  • Azure Blob Storage

  • Set and retrieve properties/metadata
  • Perform data operations with the SDK
  • Implement storage policies and data lifecycle management

3. Implement Azure Security (15–20%)

Secure Azure solutions with authentication, authorization, and encryption.

  • User Authentication and Authorization
  • Use Microsoft Identity platform and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Create shared access signatures

  • Interact with Microsoft Graph

  • Secure Azure Solutions

  • Use App Configuration or Azure Key Vault for secure app data
  • Develop code using keys, secrets, and certificates in Key Vault
  • Implement Managed Identities

4. Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure Solutions (5–10%)

Monitor and improve Azure solutions with Application Insights.

  • Application Insights
  • Monitor metrics, logs, and traces
  • Implement web tests and alerts
  • Instrument apps/services for telemetry

5. Connect to and Consume Azure and Third-Party Services (20–25%)

Integrate Azure solutions with APIs, events, and external services.

  • API Management
  • Create and document APIs in Azure API Management

  • Configure access and implement policies

  • Event-Based Solutions

  • Use Azure Event Grid and Event Hub for event-driven architectures

🚀 Getting Started

To follow this guide:

  1. Use your WGU Azure account
    Azure Portal.

  2. Install Azure CLI
    Follow the installation guide.

💡 Tips for Success

Happy studying, and good luck on your AZ-204 exam! 🎉