Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are a key component of the Azure platform, allowing you to create and run virtualized versions of your own computing environments in the cloud. In this course, you will learn how to create and manage Azure VMs using a variety of tools and techniques, including the Azure CLI, Azure Portal, and Azure PowerShell. You will gain hands-on experience working with Azure VMs through a series of exercises and lab assignments. You will start by learning about the basics of Azure VMs and how to create and configure both Linux and Windows VMs in Azure. You will then learn how to connect to your VMs using Secure Shell (SSH) on Linux VMs and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) on Windows VMs. You will also learn how to use SSH public-private key pairs. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure certification exam.

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates are an important tool for managing Azure resources in a consistent and automated manner. In this course, you will learn how to create and deploy ARM Templates using a variety of tools and techniques, including Visual Studio and the Azure Portal. Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience working with ARM Templates through a series of exercises and lab assignments. You will start by discovering the basics of ARM templates and how to create and work with JSON templates using Visual Studio and the Azure Portal. You will then learn about the template specification and how to use deployment scripts to automate the process of deploying your templates. You will also learn about the various functions and capabilities of ARM templates, including the ability to create and deploy templates locally, export templates for reuse, and test templates for quality assurance. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure certification exam.

Azure Container Registry is a fully managed container registry service for storing and managing your Docker container images in Azure. In this course, you will learn about the basics of Azure Container Registry and how to create and manage private container registries using the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and Azure PowerShell. You will then learn about the various features of Azure Container Registry, including the ability to create geo-replicated registries, store Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) artifacts, and use Azure Container Registry Tasks to automate the build, test, and deployment of your container images. Finally, you will learn how to use Azure Container Registry with Docker CLI and client libraries to manage your container images, and how to deploy containerized applications using Azure Container Instances and other Azure services. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure certification exam.

Azure Container Instances is a fully managed service for running containerized applications in Azure. You will start by learning the basics of Azure Container Instances and how to create and manage container instances using the Azure CLI, Azure Portal, and Azure PowerShell. You will then learn about advanced techniques for creating and managing container instances, including using Bicep, ARM templates, and Docker CLI. Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience working with Azure Container Instances through a series of exercises and lab assignments. You will learn how to create multi-container groups using YAML, Resource Manager, and Docker Compose, and how to package and deploy container images to Azure Container Instances. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure certification exam.

Azure App Service is a fully managed platform for building, deploying, and scaling web and mobile apps in the cloud. In this course, you will learn how to use Azure App Service to build, deploy, and scale a variety of web and mobile apps in Azure. You will start by learning about the basics of Azure App Service and how to create and manage App Service environments. You will then learn how to create and deploy a variety of web and mobile apps to Azure App Service, including ASP.NET web apps, Node.js web apps, PHP web apps, Java apps, Python web apps, and Ruby on Rails apps. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure certification exam.

Azure App Service allows you to easily deploy and configure web apps in the cloud. In this course, you will start by learning how to deploy web apps to Azure App Service using ZIP packages and Azure Pipelines. You will then learn how to sync content from GitHub and deploy microservices to Azure App Service. You will also learn about managed identities, app authentication, and custom domain names in Azure App Service, and how to use digital security certificates to secure your web apps. Finally, you will learn how to scale your web apps using autoscale in Azure and how to configure your web apps for optimal performance. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that enables you to build and run code on demand in response to events and triggers. In this course, you will learn how to create and manage Azure Functions using a variety of tools and techniques. You will start by exploring the basics of Azure Functions and how to optimize the performance of your functions. Next, you will learn about Durable Functions, a programming model that enables you to build stateful functions in Azure, and how to use durable functions in C# to build long-running, stateful workflows. Then, you will learn how to manage connections, work with events and messaging, secure your functions, and monitor and troubleshoot your functions. Finally, you will explore continuous deployment and deployment slots in Azure Functions, and how to build custom handlers for your functions. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Triggers and bindings are key components of Azure Functions runtime, enabling you to build event-driven and data-driven apps in the cloud. In this course, you will learn how to use triggers and bindings in Azure Functions to build and run code on demand in response to events and data. Begin by exploring the basics of triggers and bindings and discover how to use HTTP triggers and bindings to build web application programming interfaces (APIs) and serverless applications. Next, focus on advanced topics such as binding extensions, binding expressions, binding return values, and error handling and retries. Then integrate Azure functions with Blob storage, work with Azure Cosmos DB bindings, and manage dependencies in your Azure Functions apps. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure Cosmos DB is a globally distributed, multi-model database service that enables you to build and deploy scalable, globally distributed apps in the cloud. In this course, you will learn how to use Azure Cosmos DB to store and manage data in the cloud. Begin by exploring the benefits of Azure Cosmos DB and learn how to use the various application programming interfaces (APIs) and data models supported by Cosmos DB, including NoSQL databases and distributed relational databases. Then use Cosmos DB to build and deploy an ASP.NET web application and use the NoSQL client library for .NET and the API for NoSQL to interact with Cosmos DB from your .NET applications. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure Cosmos DB containers are a key feature in Cosmos DB, enabling you to store and manage data in the cloud. In this course, you will learn how to use Azure Cosmos DB Containers to store and manage data in the cloud. Begin by exploring the various features of Cosmos DB containers, including indexing, SQL queries, and the resource model. Next, discover partitioning and horizontal scaling, stored procedures, triggers, and the change feed. Then examine provisioned throughput, global distribution, and consistency levels in Cosmos DB. Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience working with Azure Cosmos DB containers through a series of exercises and lab assignments. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of how to use Azure Cosmos DB Containers to store and manage data in the cloud. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure Blob Storage is one of Azure's most widely used storage services. It is a fully managed object storage service that enables you to store and retrieve large amounts of unstructured data in the cloud and is particularly useful for storing video, audio, and images. In this course, you will explore Azure Blob Storage and learn how to create upload, download, and list blobs with Azure Portal, PowerShell, and CLI. Then you will use Azure Storage Explorer to create a blob, use AzCopy to copy blobs, and use .NET to manage properties and metadata for blobs. Next, you will create a project to work with Azure Blob Storage client library and use immutable storage. Finally, you will identify available access tiers and find out how to set, change, and rehydrate blobs. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft

The Microsoft identity platform is a collection of tools and services provided by Microsoft for implementing authentication and authorization in applications. In this course, you will learn how to secure your applications using the Microsoft identity platform, focusing on concepts such as authentication, authorization, OAuth, OpenID, application categories, and security tokens. Then you will examine various authentication protocols and libraries, including the Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL), Microsoft Graph application programming interface (API), and scenarios of permissions and consent. Next, you will discover best practices for implementing identity management in your organization. Finally, you will investigate workload identity federation, automatic user provisioning, and continuous access evaluation (CAE) APIs. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure message-based solutions allow you to build scalable and reliable applications by implementing message-based communication patterns such as event-driven architecture, which can help you to handle high loads, decouple systems, and enable asynchronous processing. This can help you to build high-performance and resilient applications that can handle large amounts of data and traffic. In this course, you will learn how to build highly scalable and reliable messaging-based solutions using Azure Service Bus and Queue Storage. You will do this using a variety of integration options such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Power Automate, and Azure Stream Analytics. You will also learn about messaging patterns, security, and monitoring for Service Bus and Queue Storage to optimize performance and scalability. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure Active Directory (AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management service provided by Microsoft. It allows organizations to manage user identities and access to resources, both on-premises and in the cloud. In this course, you will learn the basics of Active Directory, including how to create and manage a directory, add custom domain names using the Azure Active Directory portal, and how to add users, groups, and licenses. Additionally, you will discover more advanced features such as Azure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and Azure Active Directory Identity Protection. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Microsoft Graph is a powerful tool that allows developers to access and work with data across Microsoft 365 services. It provides a unified API endpoint for accessing data and intelligence across these services, making it easier to build and integrate apps that leverage their rich data and functionality. In this course, explore the different services and features of Microsoft Graph. Next, discover how to use the Microsoft Graph API to access and manage Microsoft 365 resources such as users and groups, OneDrive and SharePoint, Teams, subscriptions, reporting and analytics, and more. Finally, explore how to update application information, Intune policies, and custom connectors with Microsoft Graph. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

The Azure App Configuration service allows you to centralize the management of application configuration settings. It provides a single place to store and manage configuration data, making it easy to update and distribute changes across environments and applications. Learn how to set up and manage a configuration store, organize key-value pairs, and implement role-based access control. Next, discover how to use the Azure App Configuration SDK and API to access a configuration store, manage feature flags and Configuration as Code, and set up automatic refresh policies. Finally, explore how to store and manage secrets, monitor usage and performance, and set up a high availability multi-region store. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure Caching allows for faster access to frequently used data by storing it closer to the user, reducing the need to retrieve it from the original source. This can greatly improve the performance and scalability of your application. In this course you will learn about the various caching options available in Azure. You will explore Azure Front Door for caching, Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) for caching behavior, Azure CDN endpoint and Azure Cache for Redis. You will also learn how to use Redis Cache with Azure to improve the performance of your applications. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure Application Troubleshooting allows you to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively in your Azure applications by providing a comprehensive set of tools for monitoring, diagnostics, and analysis. With Azure Application Troubleshooting, you can proactively identify and fix issues, improve performance, and ensure the reliability and availability of your Azure applications. In this course, you will learn about Azure Monitor and how to use it for monitoring and logging. You will explore Azure tools and services, including Log Analytics, Azure Diagnostics, Azure Event Hubs, and Azure Application Insights. Next, you will discover the types of logs available in Azure. Then, learn how to set up and configure Azure metrics, alerts, and dashboards. Finally, discover how to automate troubleshooting and use Azure Network Watcher and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure API Management allows organizations to publish, manage, and secure their APIs easily. This enables them to share their data and services with developers in a controlled and scalable way while providing valuable insights and analytics on usage and performance. It helps to improve developer engagement and foster innovation by providing a self-service portal, a developer portal, monetization, and developer community features. In this course, you will learn how to manage APIs using Azure API Management service. Begin by setting up and configuring API gateways and implementing API security measures. Then, use policies to transform requests and responses, implement API versioning, and customize a developer portal. Next, configure caching to improve API performance, explore quotas and throttling, and implement monitoring and analytics. Finally, you will integrate Azure API Management with Azure functions and Azure Active Directory (AD) and identify options for deploying and scaling Azure API Management. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.

Azure Event Grid allows for easy and efficient event routing and handling, enabling real-time communication between applications and services. Its serverless and scalable architecture can handle millions of events per second, making it an ideal solution for event-driven architectures and IoT scenarios. In this course, you will explore the various concepts and features of Azure Event Grid, including event types and schemas, subscriptions, and custom topics and event types. Then you will learn how to filter and route events, and how to configure dead lettering for event subscriptions. Next, you will find out how to authenticate and authorize access to events and event handlers, and how to replay events. Finally, you will investigate how to integrate Event Grid with other Azure services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Hubs. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.