Designing an API Management Strategy for Microsoft Azure from Pluralsight

Enhance your existing APIs by adding authentication, bandwidth quota, IP filtering, and much more. Learn to create API stores and expose Service Fabric microservices and Azure Functions to internal and external clients utilizing Azure API Management.

APIs are one of the most, if not the most, vital block of every modern application build. In this course, Designing an API Management Strategy for Microsoft Azure, you will gain the ability to enhance your existing APIs by using Microsoft Azure API Management (APIM) service. First, you will learn about the building blocks of an API Management instance. Next, you will discover how to use policies to make your APIs more secure and limit the clients to a fixed number of calls/bandwidth, IP and improve your API security. Finally, you will explore how to expose your Azure Function Apps and Service Fabric microservices to HTTP clients using APIM. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Azure API Management needed to easily create efficient API stores and provide the best experience to your API clients.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Recommending a Hosting Structure for API Management

Determining Policies for Internal and External Consumption of APIs

Designing an API Gateway Strategy

Designing Integration with Azure Services

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Know what's good

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Examines Service Fabric microservices, as these are used heavily in modern software development

Describes the process of enhancing existing APIs using Azure API Management (APIM)

Teaches learners to create API stores to improve the efficiency of API distribution

Shows learners how to set up API security to limit clients' bandwidth and IP capabilities

Provides detailed instruction on exposing microservices as HTTP clients using APIM

Includes instruction on creating policies to improve API security and reliability

Activities

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Organize course notes and resources

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Keep notes, assignments, and materials well-organized for easy reference.

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Create a dedicated folder or notebook
Categorize and label notes
Use consistent naming conventions

Review API architecture concepts

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Refresh your knowledge of foundational API architecture concepts.

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Review materials from previous courses or workshops
Read articles and documentation on API architecture
Participate in online forums or discussion groups

Discuss API management strategies

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Engage with peers to exchange ideas and insights on API management.

Browse courses on API Management

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Attend webinars or meetups
Participate in online discussions
Join professional communities

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Attend an APIM workshop

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Immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop environment to gain practical experience with APIM.

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Research and find relevant workshops
Register and attend the workshop
Actively participate and ask questions

Configure API policies

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Implement API policies to enhance security and resource management.

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Configure authentication policies
Set rate limiting and bandwidth quotas
Add IP filtering rules

Integrate Azure Functions with APIM

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Follow guided tutorials to learn the process of integrating Azure Functions with APIM.

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Create an Azure Function
Configure the Function App settings
Deploy the Function App
Test the integrated Function App

Design an API store

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Create a structured and organized API store.

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Define the purpose and scope of the API store
Organize APIs into logical groups
Set security and access permissions
Design API documentation and onboarding materials

Build a sample API gateway

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Create a fully functional API gateway using the concepts learned in the course.

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Design the API gateway architecture
Implement authentication and authorization
Add API discovery and documentation
Set up monitoring and logging

Career center

Learners who complete Designing an API Management Strategy for Microsoft Azure will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

API Security Engineer

API Security Engineers oversee the security of APIs. This course will help you to secure your APIs using Microsoft Azure API Management. It will teach you policies to enforce authentication, bandwidth quotas, and IP filtering for secure access.

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API Developer

API Developers create, maintain, and manage APIs. In this job you will take care of the lifecycle of an API, from planning and design all the way to deployment and maintenance. This course will help you design and develop APIs using Microsoft Azure API Management, a popular solution for API management.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and build software systems. In this role you will define technical standards, lead system design, and resolve architectural issues. This course may help build a foundation in API Management, a software architecture style where reusable software components are provided via an API.

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Software Developer

Software Developers spend much of their time writing, debugging, and maintaining code. A background in API Management principles may be useful in this role, which may involve interacting with APIs.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects are responsible for designing and managing cloud computing systems. In this field you will typically need advanced knowledge of cloud computing infrastructure. Experience with API Management will be helpful if cloud APIs are a part of your strategy.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers build and maintain the infrastructure that software will run on. Knowledge of API Management may be helpful in this role, which can involve working with cloud APIs.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for defining and managing product roadmaps. This course will help you understand how to design and manage API products through Microsoft Azure's API Management service. It may be useful for those who wish to work with APIs as a core part of their product.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators ensure the smooth running of databases. Knowledge of API Management may be useful in this role, which can involve interacting with data and databases.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and implement data management systems. Knowledge of API Management is useful in this field because APIs can be used to interact with data.

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Information Architect

Information Architects design and manage information systems. Experience with API Management may be useful in this field, which can involve working with APIs and data.

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Quality Assurance (QA) Tester

Quality Assurance testers are responsible for testing software to ensure it meets quality standards. This course may be useful for learning how to test APIs.

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Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Managers manage technical projects. This course may be useful for learning how to manage API Management projects.

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User Experience (UX) Designer

UX Designers improve the user experience of software products. This course will help you to learn about how to design APIs that are easy to use and understand.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help businesses understand and improve their processes. Knowledge of API Management will be useful in this field, as APIs are commonly used to integrate different business systems.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts develop and manage computer systems. This course may be useful for learning how to analyze API Management systems.

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