Azure Architecture Practice Exam
Azure Architecture Practice Exam
About Azure Architecture Exam
The Azure Architecture Exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge and proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. It focuses on architectural best practices, security, performance, cost optimization, and scalability within Azure environments. Ideal for professionals aiming to become Azure Solutions Architects, the exam verifies both technical and strategic planning capabilities.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Cloud solution architects and infrastructure engineers
- IT professionals responsible for cloud-based systems design
- Developers transitioning into cloud architecture roles
- Enterprise and system architects working with Microsoft Azure
- Consultants designing hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
Skills Required
- Deep understanding of Azure services and deployment models
- Knowledge of cloud networking, storage, compute, and security
- Ability to translate business requirements into cloud architectures
- Experience with high availability and disaster recovery planning
Knowledge Gained
- Designing scalable, resilient, and secure Azure applications
- Optimizing workloads for performance and cost-efficiency
- Implementing identity, governance, and compliance strategies
- Integrating on-premises and Azure cloud services effectively
Course Outline
The Azure Architecture Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Azure Architecture
- Core principles of cloud architecture
- Azure global infrastructure and core services
- Design considerations for scalability and availability
Domain 2 – Compute and Networking Design
- Designing virtual networks, VNets, and hybrid connectivity
- Choosing the right compute options (VMs, Containers, App Services)
- Designing load balancing and traffic routing
Domain 3 – Storage and Data Solutions
- Designing Azure storage solutions (Blob, Files, Disks)
- Architecting scalable databases with SQL, Cosmos DB, and Data Lake
- Data integration and migration strategies
Domain 4 – Identity, Security, and Governance
- Implementing Azure Active Directory and RBAC
- Designing secure access and authentication mechanisms
- Governance, policies, and compliance frameworks
Domain 5 – High Availability and Business Continuity
- Designing resilient systems with availability zones and regions
- Backup and disaster recovery planning
- Monitoring, logging, and incident response
Domain 6 – Application Architecture and DevOps
- Designing modern apps using Azure App Services, AKS, and Functions
- DevOps pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM and Bicep templates
Domain 7 – Cost Optimization and Performance
- Right-sizing Azure services for efficiency
- Using Azure Cost Management and pricing calculators
- Performance tuning and benchmarking strategies
Domain 8 – Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Design
- Azure Stack and hybrid connectivity patterns
- Integration with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
- Designing multi-cloud monitoring and management strategies
