Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (AZ-300) Online Course

Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (AZ-300) Online Course

About the course

This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge required to pass the Microsoft Azure AZ-300 and AZ-303 certification exams. It begins with an introduction to Azure Architect Technologies and the fundamentals of Azure Cloud computing. You’ll learn how to analyze resource utilization, implement virtual machines for both Windows and Linux, use Azure PowerShell for automation, and deploy and configure various cloud resources. The course also covers core services including storage accounts, virtual networking, infrastructure monitoring, Azure Active Directory, hybrid environments, application infrastructure, container-based solutions, NoSQL, and Azure SQL databases. Additionally, you'll explore Azure governance, application security, architectural design patterns, and the hub-and-spoke network topology.

Who should take this

• Senior technical professionals already working with Azure and planning to take AZ‑303 / AZ‑300 exams
• Cloud or solution architects aiming to deepen their understanding of Azure design patterns and services
• DevOps, infrastructure, or systems engineers preparing for Azure architect certification
• Anyone seeking a structured video-based overview of core Azure technologies for certification prep

Course outline

1. Quick Start
   • Introduction to the AZ‑303 exam
   • Using Azure free account and budget setup
   • Exam details and structure
2. Overview of Azure
   • Cloud computing fundamentals
   • Demo: Creating a VM & container
   • Azure regions, network, availability, scaling concepts
3. Analyzing Resource Utilization and Consumption
   • Diagnostics, alerts, metrics
   • Cost monitoring, action groups, Azure Monitor & Log Analytics
4. Implementing Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux)
   • Azure Portal and PowerShell VM creation
   • Network security groups, resizing, availability sets/zones, VMSS, encryption
5. Azure PowerShell AZ Module
   • Installing/updating AZ module
   • Subscription management, login, VM PowerShell commands
6. Automating Deployment & Configuration
   • ARM templates: reading, deploying, redeploying
   • Azure Automation Account basics
7. Implementing Storage Accounts
   • Creating storage, configuring SAS, tiering
   • RBAC, AD integration, redundancy, Storage Explorer
8. Implementing Virtual Networking
   • VNET deployment, peering, connections (ARM template)
9. Implementing Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
   • Containers (Docker, ACI, AKS), Web App for Containers
10. Implementing NoSQL Databases
    • Azure Table Storage, Cosmos DB account setup, replication, security, documents
11. Implementing Azure SQL Databases
    • Azure SQL database configuration and management
12. Azure Architecture Center & Design Patterns
    • Key cloud design patterns and architecture center guidance
13. General Architecture Topics
    • Live demo of hub-and-spoke network topology
    • Exam tips and CLI/PowerShell memorization guidance