Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 Exam Guide

Uncover the fundamental elements for developing and maintaining cloud-based solutions on Azure

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Key FeaturesWritten by two Microsoft technical trainers to help you explore the exam topics in a structured wayUnderstand the "why", and not just "how" behind design and solution decisionsEnhance comprehension of Azure development principles with supplementary online exam preparation materialsBook DescriptionEmbark on a journey through the realms of Microsoft Azure with Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 Exam Guide, Second Edition. Authored by seasoned Microsoft trainers Paul Ivey and Alex Ivanov, this book offers a structured approach to mastering the AZ-204 exam topics while delving into the intricacies of Azure development.

You’ll familiarize yourself with cloud fundamentals, understanding the core concepts of Azure and various cloud models. You’ll gain insights into infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solutions, including Azure Resource Manager, virtual machines, and containerization. You’ll explore Azure app service web apps, Azure Functions, and solutions utilizing Cosmos DB and Azure Blob storage. You'll also learn how to secure your cloud solutions effectively with authentication, authorization, and secure cloud solutions implementation. You'll be able to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure applications, ensuring peak performance and reliability. Moving ahead, you’ll be able to connect seamlessly to third-party services, harnessing the power of API management, event-based solutions, and message-based solutions.

By the end of this comprehensive exam guide, you'll not only be well-prepared to ace the AZ-204 exam but also equipped with practical skills to excel in Azure development projects.

What you will learnIdentify cloud models and services in AzureDeploy and manage Azure virtual machinesDevelop secure Azure web appsImplement serverless solutions with Azure FunctionsUtilize Cosmos DB for scalable data storageOptimize Azure Blob storage for efficiencySecure applications with Azure AD authenticationMonitor and troubleshoot Azure solutionsWho this book is forWhether you're looking to validate your existing skills or enhance your Azure knowledge, this comprehensive guide offers a structured approach to mastering key concepts and passing the AZ-204 certification exam. Ideal readers have at least one year of Azure development experience and are proficient in at least one Azure-supported programming language. Additionally, familiarity with Azure CLI and PowerShell is also helpful.

Table of ContentsAzure and cloud fundamentalsImplementing Containerized Solutions Implementing Azure App Service Web Apps Implementing Azure Functions Developing solutions that use Cosmos DBDeveloping solutions that use Azure Blob Storage Implementing user authentication and authorization Implementing secure Azure solutions Implementing caching for solutions Monitoring and troubleshooting solutions by using Application InsightsImplementing API Management Developing e