Azure Essentials for .NET Developers Practice Exam
Azure Essentials for .NET Developers Practice Exam
Azure Essentials for .NET Developers Practice Exam
Azure Essentials for .NET Developers is a learning path designed to help programmers who use the .NET platform understand how to build and run applications on Microsoft Azure, a popular cloud service. It introduces key cloud concepts like virtual machines, databases, storage, and web apps—showing how to connect them with .NET technologies. The goal is to help developers take advantage of cloud features like scalability, speed, and reliability.
This certification focuses on practical tools and services that .NET developers can use to create cloud-based solutions. From deploying websites to managing cloud resources, it covers the basics needed to start working with Azure. It’s ideal for those who already know .NET and want to expand their skills by learning how to use it effectively in the cloud.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
.NET Developers
Software Engineers
Backend Developers
DevOps Engineers
Application Architects
.Net Technical leads
Developers
Students and professionals learning cloud-native .NET
Skills Required
Proficiency in C# and .NET Framework/.NET Core
Understanding of REST APIs and web application development
Basic knowledge of cloud computing concepts
Familiarity with version control (Git)
Experience with Visual Studio or VS Code
Knowledge Gained
Deploying and hosting .NET apps on Azure App Service
Creating serverless applications with Azure Functions
Using Azure Storage, SQL, and Cosmos DB in .NET projects
Building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
Managing app secrets with Azure Key Vault
Monitoring app performance and handling diagnostics
Scaling applications based on load
Securing .NET applications with Identity and Access Management
Course Outline
The Azure Essentials for .NET Developers Exam covers the following topics -
1. Introduction to Azure for .NET Developers
Overview of Azure services
Azure vs on-premise architecture
Setting up an Azure account
2. Deploying .NET Applications to Azure
Hosting web apps using Azure App Service
Deployment via Visual Studio and CLI
Configuration and environment settings
3. Serverless with Azure Functions
Writing Azure Functions in C#
Triggers and bindings
Real-world use cases
4. Data Services Integration
Connecting to Azure SQL Database
Using Azure Cosmos DB with .NET
Azure Blob and Table Storage for .NET
5. Authentication and Authorization
Integrating Azure AD for login
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Using OAuth and Microsoft Identity
6. DevOps and CI/CD
Azure DevOps Projects for .NET
GitHub Actions for automated deployment
Infrastructure as Code with Bicep or ARM
7. Monitoring and Diagnostics
Application Insights integration
Log Analytics for .NET apps
Debugging and performance tuning
8. Scalability and Performance
Scaling options (manual, auto-scaling)
Load balancing and traffic routing
Optimizing cold start times
9. Security and Key Management
Storing secrets with Azure Key Vault
Managing certificates
Network security features
10. Modernization and Best Practices
Refactoring legacy .NET apps for the cloud
Containerizing with Docker and Azure Container Apps