{"id":11341,"date":"2020-07-14T08:54:03","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T08:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.com\/tutorial\/?page_id=11341"},"modified":"2022-03-22T04:32:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T04:32:19","slug":"exam-az-304-microsoft-azure-architect-design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/exam-az-304-microsoft-azure-architect-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/z-304-750x400.png\" alt=\"AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Online learning tutorials\" class=\"wp-image-35851\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/microsoft-azure-architect-design-az-304-practice-exam\" target=\"_blank\">Exam AZ-304<\/a>: Microsoft Azure Solution Architect exam has been built for cloud administrators, cloud DBAs, and clients to implement solutions. The concept of survival of fittest rules the job market and to make yourself preferred candidate, one has to be updated in every domain. The certifications help to prove your skills to your superiors and stand out in the crowd. Certifications have now become an essential part of job culture in order to keep one updated and ahead of others. Let us get into the detail of this valuable credential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design is retiring on 31 March 2022.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/designing-microsoft-azure-infrastructure-solutions-az-305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AZ-305<\/a>\u00a0replacement is available.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Exam AZ-304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An Azure Solution Architect partners with cloud administrators, cloud DBAs, and clients to implement solutions. Responsibilities for an Azure Solution Architect include advising stakeholders and translating business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions. Candidates appearing for this exam should have subject matter expertise in designing and implementing solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including aspects like compute, network, storage, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Azure_Certification_Path1.png\" alt=\"Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design (beta) Learning Paths\" class=\"wp-image-11348\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Interview Questions <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start preparing for your interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/az-304-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AZ-304 Interview Questions<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-60-750x400.png\" alt=\"Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Interview Questions \" class=\"wp-image-41582\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft Exam AZ-304<\/strong> <strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft AZ-304 exam questions will range from 40-60 which have to be answered in the time duration of 150 minutes. the cost of taking the exam is $165 however, the prices may vary from place to place. Candidates must note that that the questions must be expected in different formats like multiple choice and multiple select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Exam AZ-304 is available in the English language. You can take the exam online mode by creating an account with Microsoft. However, there are no prerequisites for the exam. For the AZ-304 passing score, you must obtain at least 700 points on a scale of 1000 in order to pass the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to prepare for Exam AZ-304 ?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mx0lIi68N3I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at the table for basic information regarding Exam AZ-304 exam-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name of the exam<\/td><td>Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Code of the exam<\/td><td>AZ-304<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No. of questions<\/td><td>40-60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Format of questions<\/td><td>multiple choice, multiple select<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost of exam<\/td><td>$165<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration of exam<\/td><td>150 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Languages available<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduling platform<\/td><td>Pearson VUE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommended Knowledge <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A candidate for this exam should have advanced experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platform, budgeting, and governance\u2013this role should manage how decisions in each area affect an overall solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, candidates in this role should have expert-level skills in Azure administration and have experience with Azure development and DevOps processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scoring Policy for Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Microsoft AZ-304 exam format, when you complete a beta exam, you do not receive a score immediately because the scoring model for the exam is not yet finalized. You usually receive your exam score within 2-3 weeks after the exam becomes available worldwide\u2014this can be up to 16 weeks after you take the exam, depending on when in the beta period you took the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Retake Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Passing a beta exam in your certification path counts toward your certification. You do not need to retake the exam in its final version. Make sure that you take another exam within a year so you can take advantage of the 25% discount you earned for taking the beta exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not pass the beta exam, you cannot retake the beta exam. If you are interested in earning a certification that requires successful completion of that exam, you must wait to retake the exam at regular cost when it\u2019s live, or you can apply the 25% discount that you received for participating in the beta exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to register for the AZ-304 exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps written below to register for the exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the Microsoft site and find your certificate in the list. Then select schedule exam, to register.<\/li><li>If the certificate will be available for your country then you will be able to select the exam during the registration process.<\/li><li>You will also select the language of the greeter, proctor, and proctoring software.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic pricing on the certifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic pricing on Microsoft Certified Professional exams is available in most countries (except India and China). You must verify your student status before scheduling your exam in order to be eligible for academic pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applying student status through your account profile<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.<\/li><li>Select Profile settings from the Account menu at the top of the page.<\/li><li>In the Job function menu, select, or ensure that you have selected, \u201cStudent.\u201d<\/li><li>Look for the academic pricing notice that appears next to the Job function menu. If your student status has not yet been validated, click \u201cGet verified\u201d to verify your status.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applying student status when registering for an exam<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.<\/li><li>On the exam for which you want to register, click Schedule exam.<\/li><li>On the Confirm your exam registration details page, ensure that the Job function field displays \u201cStudent \u2013 Verified.\u201d If it does not, click \u201cGet verified\u201d to validate your status, or click Edit to change your status.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verifying your academic status<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the method you wish to use to verify your status. The methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>School-issued email account<\/li><li>School network credentials<\/li><li>International Student Identity Card (ISIC)<\/li><li>Verification code from a Microsoft representative or your institution\u2019s administrator<\/li><li>Documentation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other exam policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can refer to the official site of Microsoft for the exam policies and other terms and conditions. Make sure to properly read all the terms and conditions so that you do not miss out on anything important for taking the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-FAQs-1-1.png\" alt=\"AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design FAQs\" class=\"wp-image-11723\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To know more, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/microsoft-exam-az-304-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Exam AZ-304 FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft AZ-304 Exam Course Outline<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Microsoft AZ-304 Exam has updates in the course outline as on January 27, 2021.<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The updated Microsoft AZ-304 exam topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design Monitoring (10-15%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design for cost optimization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a solution for cost management and cost reporting (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/costs\/choose-between-azure-cost-management-cloudyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choose between Azure Cost Management and Cloudyn<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend solutions to minimize costs (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/costs\/tutorial-acm-opt-recommendations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optimize costs from recommendations<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design a solution for logging and monitoring<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>determine levels and storage locations for logs (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/storage\/common\/storage-monitor-storage-account#configure-logging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configure metrics alerts<\/a>)<\/li><li>plan for integration with monitoring tools including Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-in\/blog\/introducing-microsoft-azure-sentinel-intelligent-security-analytics-for-your-entire-enterprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introducing Microsoft Azure Sentinel, intelligent security analytics for your entire enterprise<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend appropriate monitoring tool(s) for a solution <\/li><li>choose a mechanism for event routing and escalation<\/li><li>recommend a logging solution for compliance requirements (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/reports-monitoring\/concept-audit-logs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audit activity reports in the Azure Active Directory portal<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design Identity and Security (25-30%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design authentication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a solution for single-sign on (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/manage-apps\/what-is-single-sign-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is single sign-on<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for authentication (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/hybrid\/choose-ad-authn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choose the right authentication method for your Azure Active Directory hybrid identity solution<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for Conditional Access, including multi-factor authentication (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/conditional-access\/concept-conditional-access-policy-common\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Conditional Access policies<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for network access authentication (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/security\/fundamentals\/network-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure network security overview<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for a hybrid identity including Azure AD Connect and Azure AD (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/hybrid\/choose-ad-authn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choose the right authentication method for your Azure Active Directory hybrid identity solution<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for user self-service (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/users-groups-roles\/directory-self-service-signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-service sign-up for Azure Active Directory<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend and implement a solution for B2B integration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design authorization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>choose an authorization approach (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/app-service\/overview-authentication-authorization#authorization-behavior\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Authorization behavio<\/a>r)<\/li><li>recommend a hierarchical structure that includes management groups, subscriptions, and resource groups (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/governance\/management-groups\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are Azure management groups?<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend an access management solution including RBAC policies, access reviews, role assignments, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Azure AD (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/role-based-access-control\/quickstart-assign-role-user-portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grant user access to Azure resources using the Azure portal<\/a>)<\/li><li>Identity Protection, Just In Time (JIT) access (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/identity-protection\/concept-identity-protection-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Identity Protection policies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/security-center\/security-center-just-in-time?tabs=jit-config-asc%2Cjit-request-asc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secure your management ports with just-in-time access<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a strategy for tagging (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cloud-adoption-framework\/decision-guides\/resource-tagging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resource naming and tagging decision guide<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for using Azure Policy (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/key-vault\/general\/azure-policy?toc=%2Fazure%2Fgovernance%2Fpolicy%2Ftoc.json&amp;bc=%2Fazure%2Fgovernance%2Fpolicy%2Fbreadcrumb%2Ftoc.json#example-scenario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enabling and managing a Key Vault policy through the Azure portal<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for using Azure Blueprint <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design security for applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a solution that includes KeyVault (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/key-vault\/general\/about-keys-secrets-certificates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About keys, secrets, and certificates<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution that includes Azure AD Managed Identities (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/managed-identities-azure-resources\/tutorial-windows-vm-access-arm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use a Windows VM system-assigned managed identity to access Resource Manager<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for integrating applications into Azure AD (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/manage-apps\/plan-an-application-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integrating Azure Active Directory with applications getting started guide<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design Data Storage (15-20%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design a solution for databases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>select an appropriate data platform based on requirements <\/li><li>recommend database service tier sizing (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/azure-sql\/database\/service-tiers-dtu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service tiers in the DTU-based purchase model<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for database scalability (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/azure-sql\/database\/scale-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dynamically scale database resources with minimal downtime<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for encrypting data at rest, data in transmission, and data in use Design data integration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design data integration<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a data flow to meet business requirements <\/li><li>recommend a solution for data integration, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Bricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/data-factory\/connector-azure-sql-data-warehouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copy and transform data in Azure Synapse Analytics<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select an appropriate storage account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>choose between storage tiers (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/storage\/blobs\/storage-blob-storage-tiers?tabs=azure-portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Blob storage: hot, cool, and archive access tiers<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a storage access solution (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/storage\/common\/storage-explorers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft client tools for working with Azure Storage<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend storage management tools <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design Business Continuity (10-15%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design a solution for backup and recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a recovery solution for Azure hybrid and on-premises workloads that meets recovery objectives (RTO, RLO, RPO) (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-in\/blog\/reduce-disaster-recovery-time-with-azure-site-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reduce disaster recovery time with Azure Site Recovery<\/a>)<\/li><li>design and Azure Site Recovery solution (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/site-recovery\/azure-to-azure-common-questions#replication-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Replication policy<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for recovery in different regions (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/site-recovery\/site-recovery-capacity-planner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan capacity for Hyper-V VM disaster recovery<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for Azure Backup management (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/site-recovery\/failover-failback-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About on-premises disaster recovery failover\/failback<\/a>)<\/li><li>design a solution for data archiving and retention <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design for high availability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a solution for application and workload redundancy, including compute, database, and storage (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/architecture\/guide\/design-principles\/redundancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make all things redundant<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/storage\/common\/storage-redundancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Storage redundancy<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for autoscaling (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/architecture\/best-practices\/auto-scaling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autoscalin<\/a>g)<\/li><li>identify resources that require high availability <\/li><li>identify storage types for high availability (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/storage\/common\/storage-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to the core Azure Storage services<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design Infrastructure (25-30%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design a compute solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a solution for compute provisioning (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/architecture\/guide\/technology-choices\/compute-decision-tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choose an Azure compute service for your application<\/a>)<\/li><li>determine appropriate compute technologies, including virtual machines, App Services, Service Fabric, Azure Functions, Windows Virtual Desktop, and containers <\/li><li>recommend a solution for containers <\/li><li>recommend a solution for automating compute management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design a network solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a network architecture (hub and spoke, Virtual WAN)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for network addressing and name resolution (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-network\/public-ip-addresses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public IP addresses<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for network provisioning <\/li><li>recommend a solution for network security (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/private-link\/private-endpoint-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Azure Private Endpoint<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for network connectivity to the Internet, on-premises networks, and other Azure virtual networks (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/networking\/networking-overview#connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connectivity services<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for automating network management <\/li><li>recommend a solution for load balancing and traffic routing (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/traffic-manager\/traffic-manager-routing-methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traffic Manager routing methods<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-machines\/windows\/tutorial-load-balancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Load balance Windows virtual machines in Azure to create a highly available application with Azure PowerShell<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design an application architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recommend a microservices architecture including Event Grid, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Storage Queues, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and webhooks (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-in\/blog\/building-serverless-microservices-in-azure-sample-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Building serverless microservices in Azure &#8211; sample architecture<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/architecture\/microservices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Building microservices on Azure<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend an orchestration solution for the deployment of applications including ARM templates, Logic Apps, or Azure Functions (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/automation\/automation-runbook-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Automation runbook types<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for API integration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design migrations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>assess and interpret on-premises servers, data, and applications for migration (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/migrate\/tutorial-assess-vmware\">Assess VMware VMs with Server Assessment<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/azure\/migration\/app-service?view=azure-dotnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database offline using DMS<\/a>)<\/li><li>recommend a solution for migrating applications and VMs <\/li><li>recommend a solution for migration of databases (<strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-machines\/windows\/migration-classic-resource-manager-overview#supported-scopes-of-migration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Migration of virtual machines<\/a>)<\/li><li>determine migration scope, including redundant, related, trivial, and outdated data<\/li><li>recommend a solution for migrating data (Storage Migration Service, Azure Data Box, Azure File Sync-based migration to a hybrid file server)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft Exam AZ-304 Study Guide<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Copy-of-The-Oracle-Procurement-Cloud-2019-Implementation-Essentials-exam-1.png\" alt=\"AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design preparation guide\" class=\"wp-image-11727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Copy-of-The-Oracle-Procurement-Cloud-2019-Implementation-Essentials-exam-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Copy-of-The-Oracle-Procurement-Cloud-2019-Implementation-Essentials-exam-1-250x400.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the unlimited available resources, you need to choose the resources that are best suited to you and can help you ace the exam easily. Let us look handful of resources &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft learning paths<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft AZ-304 exam learning paths are the official resources mainly the online classes which are made available by Microsoft for the candidates of Exam. These are made available absolutely free of cost and can help in preparing by developing crystal clear concepts for the exam topics. There are many resources that are made available for preparing for the exam. there are many online sites too that provide reliable online classes which can serve as a good source. You can access them on the official site or through the links mentioned below \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/Architect network infrastructure in Azure\" target=\"_blank\">Architect network infrastructure in Azure<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/paths\/architect-storage-infrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\">Architect storage infrastructure in Azure<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/paths\/architect-compute-infrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\">Architect compute infrastructure in Azure<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/paths\/architect-infrastructure-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\">Architect infrastructure operations in Azure<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/paths\/architect-data-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\">Architect a data platform in Azure<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructor led training<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also refer to Microsoft\u2019s instructor-led training for preparation or there are many educational sites that provide instructor-led training courses that are prepared by world-class experts on the subject matter. The instructor-led training can be the right choice for you if you are an inquisitive person and encounter so many doubts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Books<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/51lwkfHAS1L._SX398_BO1204203200_-320x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11731\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/51lwkfHAS1L._SX398_BO1204203200_-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/51lwkfHAS1L._SX398_BO1204203200_.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Books are indeed the best-valued resource for preparation. you can refer to multiple books of your choice and can also pick the books from libraries or book stores. You can also go for e-books at your convenience. Make sure that the book has covered all the necessary points of the AZ-304 syllabus and is according to your level of understanding. You can also choose the book recommended by MS for Exam AZ-304. You can refer to the following Microsoft AZ-304 exam books &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies and Design Complete Study Guide Exams AZ\u2013303 and AZ\u2013304&nbsp;Paperback <\/li><li>Azure for Architects&nbsp;Paperback&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice papers and sample papers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing as much as possible will help you to ace the exam in a better way. They help you in identifying your loopholes and weak portions. By taking every Microsoft AZ-304 practice test you get to know about the improvement in your performance that is likely to decrease your chances to pass the exam. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/microsoft-azure-architect-design-az-304-free-practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try a free AZ-304 exam practice test now.<\/a> You can find various reliable sites that can serve you with quality content and good quantity of practice papers too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/microsoft-azure-architect-design-az-304-free-practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-CompTIA-PenTest-PT0-001-Exam-2-1.png\" alt=\"AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design free practice test\" class=\"wp-image-11726\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Validate your skills and get ready to qualify Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/microsoft-azure-architect-design-az-304-free-practice-test\" target=\"_blank\">Start preparing AZ-304 now!<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft Azure Architect Design (AZ-304) Online Tutorial<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Testprep Training provides Online Tutorials to assist you during the preparation for Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design. These online tutorials are built to help you acquire the required knowledge of the domain areas and structure the learning path to support your preparation. The online tutorial covers the learning objectives including \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Design monitoring<\/li><li>Design identity and security&nbsp;<\/li><li>Design data storage&nbsp;<\/li><li>Design business continuity&nbsp;<\/li><li>Design infrastructure&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for this exam a candidate should have high level knowledge and experience in IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, budgeting,etc. So, let\u2019s get into the details for achieving the required skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AZ-304-onine-tutorial.png\" alt=\"AZ-304 online tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-13828\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic 1: Design Monitoring<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.1 Design for cost optimization<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/azure-cost-management-solution-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Azure cost management solution recommendation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/solution-recommendation-for-optimizing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solution recommendation for optimizing costs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.2 Design a solution for logging and monitoring<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/verifying-the-levels-and-storage-locations-for-logs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Verifying the levels and storage locations for logs<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/planning-for-integration-using-azure-monitor-and-azure-sentinel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Planning for integration using Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/auditing-report-logs-in-the-azure-active-directory-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auditing report logs in the Azure Active Directory portal<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic 2: Design Identity and Security<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.1 Design authentication<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/single-sign-on-sso-process-and-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\">Single-sign-on (SSO) process and Methods<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/methods-for-authentication-in-azure-active-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Methods for authentication in Azure Active Directory<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/common-conditional-access-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Common Conditional Access Policies<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/overview-of-azure-network-security\/\" target=\"_blank\">Overview of Azure Network Security<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/methods-for-hybrid-identity-solution-with-azure-ad-connect-health\/\" target=\"_blank\">Methods for hybrid identity solution with Azure AD Connect Health<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/self-service-sign-up-for-azure-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Self-service sign-up for Azure Directory<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.2 Design authorization<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/authorization-approach-in-azure-app-service\/\" target=\"_blank\">Authorization Approach in Azure App Service<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/explaining-the-hierarchy-of-azure-management-groups-and-subscriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Explaining the hierarchy of Azure management groups and subscriptions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/access-management-solution-with-rbac-policies-and-access-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access management solution with RBAC policies and access reviews <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/adding-or-removing-role-assignments-using-azure-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adding or removing role assignments using Azure Portal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/using-privileged-identity-management-pim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using Privileged Identity Management (PIM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/azure-identity-protection-and-securing-management-with-just-in-time-jit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Identity Protection and securing management with Just In Time (JIT) <\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.3 Design governance<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/tagging-decision-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tagging decision guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/managing-azure-key-vault-using-azure-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managing Azure key vault using Azure Policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/working-with-azure-blueprint-in-azure-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working with Azure Blueprint in Azure Portal<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.4 Design security for applications<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/overview-of-azure-keyvault-and-keyvault-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\">Overview of Azure KeyVault and KeyVault operations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/using-vm-system-assigned-managed-identity-in-azure-active-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using VM System Assigned Managed Identity in Azure Active Directory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/integrating-applications-into-azure-ad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integrating applications into Azure AD<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic 3: Design Data Storage<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.1 Design a solution for databases<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/service-tiers-in-the-dtu-based-purchase-model-for-sizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service tiers in the DTU-based purchase model for Sizing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/solution-for-database-scalability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solution for database scalability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/encryption-for-data-at-rest-data-in-transmission-and-data-in-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Encryption for data at rest, data in transmission, and data in use<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.2 Design data integration<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/data-process-in-azure-synapse-analytics-using-azure-data-factory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data process in Azure Synapse Analytics using Azure Data Factory<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.3 Select an appropriate storage account<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/choosing-between-storage-tiers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Choosing between storage tiers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/solution-for-an-azure-storage-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solution for an Azure Storage Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/microsoft-azure-architect-design-az-304-practice-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Az-304-online-course-2.png\" alt=\"AZ304 exam online course\" class=\"wp-image-13831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Az-304-online-course-2.png 961w, https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Az-304-online-course-2-750x117.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic 4: Design Business Continuity<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.1 Design a solution for backup and recovery<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/minimizing-disaster-recovery-time-with-azure-site-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\">Minimizing disaster recovery time with Azure Site Recovery<\/a><\/li><li>Designing an Azure Site Recovery solution:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/site-recovery-in-replication-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Site recovery replication policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/azure-site-recovery-capacity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Site recovery capacity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/on-premises-disaster-recovery-failover-and-failback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On-premises disaster recovery failover and failback <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/site-recovery-network-in-azure-vm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Site recovery network in Azure VM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/disaster-recovery-for-different-azure-regions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disaster recovery for different Azure regions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/azure-backup-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Backup management<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.2 Design for high availability<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/solution-for-azure-storage-and-application-redundancy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Solution for Azure Storage and Application Redundancy<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/solution-for-autoscaling-in-azure\/\" target=\"_blank\">Solution for <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/solution-for-autoscaling-in-azure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/solution-for-autoscaling-in-azure\/\" target=\"_blank\">utoscaling in Azure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/concepts-of-azure-high-availability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Concepts of Azure high availability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/overview-of-azure-storage-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview of Azure storage services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/using-geo-redundancy-for-designing-highly-available-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using geo-redundancy for designing highly available applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic 5: Design Infrastructure<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5.1 Design a compute solution<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/azure-compute-service-for-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Compute Service for Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5.2 Design a network solution<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/solution-for-name-resolution-and-network-addressing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solution for Name Resolution and Network addressing<\/a><\/li><li>Recommendation for a solution for network security<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/azure-private-endpoints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Private Endpoints<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>o <a 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