Cloud Design Patterns for Azure: Design and Implementation from Pluralsight

Cloud Design Patterns provide best practice solutions to common software design problems. You are probably using a lot of them already. Now it's time to learn everything about them.

When building and designing applications for the cloud you need to overcome a lot of challenges, like working with configuration, authentication, and authorization. In this course, Cloud Design Patterns for Azure: Design and Implementation, you'll learn the design patterns that enable you to design your cloud-based applications to handle configuration, authentication, and authorization of resources. First, you'll discover how to delegate authentication and user management to an external system with the Federated Identity pattern. Next, you'll explore how to offload work securely with the Valet Key pattern. Finally, you'll learn how to provide an extra layer of security with the Gatekeeper pattern. When you've finished this course, you'll have a foundational knowledge of the design patterns that will help you to design and build modern cloud-based applications.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Design and Implementation Cloud Design Patterns

External Configuration Store Pattern

Federated Identity Pattern

Gatekeeper Pattern

Runtime Reconfiguration Pattern

Valet Key Pattern

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for Azure infrastructure, apps, and SaaS product enthusiasts

Covers various design patterns for cloud architectures and web applications

Focuses on configuration, authentication, and authorization in the cloud

Delves into topics like Federated Identity, Valet Key, and Gatekeeper patterns

Taught by Barry Luijbregts, a seasoned industry expert

Requires familiarity with cloud computing concepts and Azure

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Cloud Design Patterns for Azure: Design and Implementation with these activities:

Practice writing code in a familiar programming language

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Before diving into the new concepts, refresh your coding proficiency to ensure a smooth transition

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Choose a project or exercise that aligns with your skill level
Work on implementing the solution

Watch video tutorials on Cloud Design Patterns

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Complement the lectures with tutorials to reinforce your understanding of the design patterns

Browse courses on Design Patterns

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Identify reputable sources for tutorials
Select tutorials that cover the specific Cloud Design Patterns discussed in the course

Implement Cloud Design Patterns in sample projects

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Gain hands-on experience by applying the design patterns to practical scenarios

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Create a sample application or project
Implement the Cloud Design Patterns you've learned
Test and evaluate the effectiveness of your implementation

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Build a cloud application that incorporates Cloud Design Patterns

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Challenge yourself by creating your own cloud application using the design patterns you've mastered

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Choose a project idea that aligns with your interests
Design and plan the application's architecture
Implement the Cloud Design Patterns to enhance the application's functionality and maintainability
Test and deploy your application

Present your findings on a specific Cloud Design Pattern

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Enhance your communication skills while sharing your knowledge of a specific Cloud Design Pattern

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Choose a specific design pattern that interests you
Conduct thorough research on the pattern
Prepare a presentation that outlines the benefits, implementation, and advantages of the design pattern
Deliver your presentation to an audience

Career center

Learners who complete Cloud Design Patterns for Azure: Design and Implementation will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

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DevOps Engineer

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Data Engineer

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Security Analyst

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Software Architect

Software Architects design, develop, and maintain software applications. They may also work with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate those needs into technical requirements.

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Cloud Engineer

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Cloud Developer

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Data Scientist

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Information Security Analyst

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IT Manager

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Network Architect

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Network Engineer

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Software Developer

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Systems Analyst

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Technical Architect

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