Microsoft Azure AZ-305 Training Course – Designing Infrastructure Solutions (Architect)
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Description of the training: Microsoft Azure AZ-305 Training Course – Designing Infrastructure Solutions (Architect)
The Microsoft Azure AZ-305 – Designing Infrastructure Solutions training is aimed at cloud solution architects. Over 4 days, you learn to translate business requirements into reliable, secure, high-performing and cost-optimised Azure architectures, using the Well-Architected Framework and the Cloud Adoption Framework.
The programme covers governance, identity and access, monitoring, data storage (relational and non-relational), data integration, business continuity (backup, disaster recovery, high availability), compute, application architectures, networking and migrations, illustrated by numerous case studies.
This training prepares you for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (exam AZ-305).
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Sessions are guaranteed from a single registrant (except in cases of force majeure). A preliminary discussion takes place between the participant and/or a company representative to fully take into account the participant’s profile (level, needs, professional context, challenges, etc.). Assessment: during the training, the trainer assesses participants’ progress through quizzes, role-play and practical exercises. Participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training. This training prepares you for the Microsoft AZ-305 certification (certification exam not included). This training is part of our Cloud Computing Training Courses catalogue. Discover our other cloud training courses to master architectures, services and best practices on AWS, Azure and GCP.
Objectives of the training: Microsoft Azure AZ-305 Training Course – Designing Infrastructure Solutions (Architect)
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Design governance, identity, access and security solutions
- Design logging and monitoring solutions
- Design relational and non-relational data storage solutions
- Design data integration solutions
- Design business continuity: backup, disaster recovery and high availability
- Design compute solutions and application architectures
- Design networking solutions and Azure migration strategies
Prerequisites of the training: Microsoft Azure AZ-305 Training Course – Designing Infrastructure Solutions (Architect)
To follow the AZ-305 training under good conditions, it is recommended to:
- Have experience administering and deploying Azure resources (AZ-104 level recommended)
- Master Azure compute, virtual networking and storage concepts
- Have knowledge of identity, security, business continuity, data platforms and governance
- Understand general application design concepts (messaging, high availability)
Target audience of the training: Microsoft Azure AZ-305 Training Course – Designing Infrastructure Solutions (Architect)
This training is aimed at cloud solution architects, as well as experienced Azure engineers and administrators who want to move into an architect role and prepare for the AZ-305 certification.
Detailed programme of the training: Microsoft Azure AZ-305 Training Course – Designing Infrastructure Solutions (Architect)
Design governance
- Management groups, subscriptions and resource groups
- Azure Policy, blueprints and RBAC
- Cost management and resource tagging
Design identity, access and security solutions
- Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identities, B2B/B2C
- Authentication, authorization and conditional access
- Secrets management (Key Vault) and workload security
Design a logging and monitoring solution
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Application Insights
- Alerts, dashboards and security monitoring
Design a relational data storage solution
- Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, SQL on VM
- Sizing, security and high availability
Design a non-relational data storage solution
- Storage accounts: Blob, Files, Tables, Queues
- Azure Cosmos DB and data access tiers
Design a data integration solution
- Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics
- Azure Data Lake and integration pipelines
Design a backup and disaster recovery solution
- Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
- Recovery strategies for VMs, databases and applications
Design for high availability
- Availability zones, availability sets and regions
- Replication and RTO/RPO objectives
Design a compute solution
- Virtual machines, VMSS and containers
- Azure App Service, Azure Functions and AKS
Design an application architecture
- Messaging: Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hubs
- Automation, caching and API Management
Design networking solutions
- Virtual networks, peering, hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute)
- Load balancing, Front Door and network security
Design a migration strategy
- Azure Migrate and workload assessment
- Migration strategies and Cloud Adoption Framework
Course highlights
- Delivered by a certified, experienced Azure architect
- Small groups of 1 to 3 participants for personalised follow-up
- Numerous case studies and best practices (Well-Architected & Cloud Adoption Framework)
- Prepares for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305)
- Sessions guaranteed from 1 registered participant, on-site or remote
- Teaching materials and resources provided
FAQ
What is the Microsoft AZ-305 certification?
The Microsoft AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) certification validates the ability to design identity, governance, data, business continuity and infrastructure solutions on Azure. At MFE-IT it is delivered in a small group and tailored to your context.
What is the difference between AZ-900 and AZ-305?
The AZ-900 is the foundational certification (Azure concepts, cloud models, pricing, governance), accessible to any profile. The AZ-305 is the expert-level certification for architects who design solutions on Azure.
What are the technical prerequisites?
Experience administering and deploying Azure resources (AZ-104 level), a solid grasp of Azure compute, networking and storage, and awareness of identity, security, data platforms and governance.
Does the course cover designing Azure governance, storage, business continuity and networking?
Yes. The AZ-305 preparation covers designing Azure solutions: governance, identity and access, monitoring, data storage (relational and non-relational), data integration, business continuity (backup, disaster recovery, high availability), compute, application architectures, networking and migration strategies.
What is the difference between AZ-305 and AZ-104?
AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) focuses on day-to-day administration (deployment, resource management). AZ-305 (Architect) focuses on designing architectures: turning business requirements into reliable, secure and optimised Azure solutions. AZ-104 is a recommended prerequisite.
How long does it take to prepare for the exam?
The MFE-IT training lasts 4 days (28 hours), fully tailored, with a maximum of 3 participants per session. It covers the five domains of the exam.