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AZ303-AZ304.AE1
Microsoft Azure Architect: AZ-303 & AZ-304 Training
Become an Azure solution architect expert with the AZ-303 and AZ-304 training course. Master the art of building secure, scalable & resilient solutions.
- Practice in 35 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 10 Interactive Lessons and 66 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 236 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access 4.1/5 (11 Reviews)
35 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
10Interactive Lessons
66Topics
35LiveLab
236Practice Test Questions
100Flashcards
100Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Are you ready to design the future? At uCertify, we don’t just teach you about Azure; we help you conquer the AZ-305 exam seamlessly and emerge as a true architect for the cloud. Along with Microsoft, our course has evolved & it is perfectly aligned with the pinnacle of Microsoft Azure Architect technologies & certifications.
Remember, the cloud does not wait around, & neither should your expertise. Become a leader in the cloud solution design with the AZ-303 and AZ-304 training.
- Secure Cloud Architectures: Manage identity, roles, and security features in Azure, including Key Vault, RBAC, and Azure AD.
- Network Solutions: Design virtual networks, peering, VPN gateways, Express Route, firewalls, load balancers, and DNS settings.
- Manage Compute Resources: Work with VMs, containers, app services, Kubernetes, Azure Functions, and high availability compute solutions like VMSS and Availability sets.
- Cloud Data Architecture and Storage Optimization: Architect relational, NoSQL, and big data solutions using Azure Storage, Redis, Azure SQL, Event Hubs, and Data Explorer.
- Cloud-Native Development: Build and secure cloud applications using modern development tools, managed identities, secure coding practices, and DevOps-ready architectures.
- Hybrid and Compliance-driven Architecture: Design hybrid cloud solutions that meet regulatory compliance and enterprise governance requirements, leveraging Azure Policy, Logic Apps, and integration services.
- Cloud Migration and Deployment Automation: Plan and execute migrations, move and replicate Azure resources, and automate deployments using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure DevOps.
- Disaster Recovery Management: Implement monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor and configure backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies with Recovery Services Vault and Azure Site Recovery.
Target Career Roles
- Network Engineer/Architect
- Software Developer/Engineer
- Network/Systems Administrator
- Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
10 Interactive Lessons · 66 topics01 Introduction 7 topics +
- Who This Course Is For?
- What This Course Covers?
- How This Course Is Structured?
- What You Need to Use This Course?
- Conventions
- AZ-303 Objective Map
- AZ-304 Objective Map
02 Gaining the Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification 6 topics +
- The Journey to Certification
- A Strategy to Pass the Azure Exams
- Recognize Azure Product Names, Features, and Functionalities
- An Introduction to “Must-Know” Azure Features
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
03 Security and Identity 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Azure Active Directory
- Role-Based Access Control
- Hardware and Network Security
- Azure Security Products and Techniques
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Networking 10 topics · 12 LiveLab +
- Microsoft's Global Network
- Overview of Hybrid Networks
- Azure Virtual Networking
- Network Security
- IP Restrictions
- Using Azure DNS
- Hybrid Azure Networking
- Additional Azure Networking Products
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
12 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Compute 12 topics · 8 LiveLab +
- An Overview of Compute (Hosting Model)
- Azure Container Instances
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Azure App Services
- Azure Batch and HPC
- Azure Functions
- Service Fabric
- Azure Kubernetes Service
- Cloud Services
- Windows Virtual Desktop
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Data and Storage 4 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- RDBMS, OLTP, OLAP, and ETL
- Big Data/NoSQL
- Choosing the Right Data Storage Solution
- Summary
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Hybrid, Compliance, and Messaging 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Hybrid Solutions
- Azure Cloud Compliance Techniques
- Azure Messaging Services
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Developing for the Cloud 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Architectural Styles, Principles, and Patterns
- An Introduction to Coding for the Cloud
- IDEs and Source Code Repositories
- Implementing Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Migrate and Deploy 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Migrating to Azure
- Moving Resources in Azure
- Deploying Application Code and Azure Resources
- Learning Azure Automation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Monitor and Recover 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Monitoring Azure Resources
- Recover Azure Resources
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
35 LiveLabs- Creating an Azure Key Vault
- Creating an Azure Virtual Machine
- Creating and Configuring VNet Peering
- Creating a Subnet
- Configuring a Service Endpoint for an Azure Web App
- Creating an Azure Virtual Network
- Creating a Network Security Group
- Creating an Azure Firewall
- Creating and Configuring an Application Gateway WAF
- Configuring Azure Domain Name System (DNS) for an Azure Virtual Machine (VM)
- Creating an Azure ExpressRoute
- Creating an Azure Virtual Private Network (VPN) Gateway
- Creating a Load Balancer
- Creating a Container Instance
- Creating an Azure VM Custom Image
- Encrypting a Managed Disk
- Creating and Configuring a Virtual Machine Scale Set
- Creating and Configuring an Availability Set
- Creating an App Service Plan
- Creating a Web App in Azure
- Creating an Azure Function
- Creating and Managing Azure File Shares
- Creating an Azure Redis Cache
- Creating an Azure Storage Table
- Uploading and Downloading Blobs with the Azure Portal
- Creating a Storage Account
- Creating an Azure Data Explorer Cluster
- Creating an Event Hub and Updating the Azure Key Vault Secret value
- Creating an Event Hub
- Creating an Azure Logic Apps
- Enabling Managed Identity and Allowing Access to the Azure Key Vault Secret
- Implementing Azure Storage Replication
- Creating and Deploying Azure Resource Manager Templates by Using the Azure Portal
- Deploying an Application from Azure DevOps
- Configuring the Recovery Service Vault
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
Microsoft Azure Architect: AZ-303 & AZ-304 Training Details
Gain hands-on experience to pass the Microsoft Azure certification exam with the Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies and Design (AZ-303 & AZ-304) course and lab. Interactive chapters comprehensively cover the AZ-303 and AZ-304 exam objectives and provide knowledge in areas such as networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platform, budgeting, and governance. This Microsoft Azure training will assist you in better understanding the Microsoft Azure platform and features.
Questions
40-60
(per exam)
Duration
AZ-303: 240 mins
AZ-304: 50 mins minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
700
(on a scale of 1000)
Exam Fee
USD 165
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active...
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
236 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
AZ303-AZ304.AE1
Microsoft credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
When did AZ-303 and AZ-304 retire?+
The exams AZ-303 and AZ-304 were retired on March 31, 2022. They were replaced by the exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions.
What is the Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (AZ-303/304) exam?+
The AZ-303 & AZ-304 exams are solely focused on designing & implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure, including compute, network, storage & security.
Who takes the Microsoft Azure Architect technologies & exam course? +
These exam prep guides are specifically designed for IT professionals who are looking forward to becoming certified as a Microsoft Certified Azure solutions architect expert.
What are the prerequisites for the Microsoft Azure Architect certification?+
To be eligible for the Microsoft Azure Architect certification, you must earn the Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate certification first.
How can this course help in preparing for the Azure Architect exams?+
At uCertify, our course teaches Azure solution Architects how to design an infrastructure solution. Our course covers topics including governance, compute, application architecture, storage, data migration, authentication, networks, business continuity & migrations.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
Candidates for this exam should have:
- Intermediate-level skills for administering Azure
- Understanding of Azure development and DevOps processes
- Subject matter expertise in designing and implementing solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including aspects like compute, network, storage, and security
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 165
Where do I take the exam?+
What is the format of the exam?+
Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 40-60 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
AZ-303: 240 mins
AZ-304: 50 mins minutes
What is the passing score?+
700
What is the exam's retake policy?+
The certification expires within six months. It can be renewed by taking an online assessment before the certification expires. The certification will be extended by one year if the assessment is passed.
What is the validity of the certification?+
For life
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Design Your Own Destiny. Build on Azure
Get beyond the complex requirements, build scalable Azure solutions with the AZ-303 and AZ-304 training course.
- 1 year of full access
- 35 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
No credit card required