AZ-204T00: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

Module 1: Develop Azure Compute Solutions

• Azure App Service Web Apps
• App Service plans and configuration
• Web application deployment
• Application settings and configuration
• Diagnostics and logging
• Deployment slots
• Autoscaling
• Azure Functions
• Function triggers and bindings
• Azure Container Registry
• Azure Container Instances
• Azure Container Apps
• Containerized application development

Module 2: Develop for Azure Storage

• Azure Blob Storage
• Blob properties and metadata
• Blob data operations using Azure SDKs
• Storage policies
• Data lifecycle management
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Containers and items
• Azure Cosmos DB SDK
• Consistency levels
• Change feed

Module 3: Implement Azure Security

• Microsoft Identity platform
• Microsoft Entra ID authentication and authorization
• Application authentication
• User and application authorization
• Shared Access Signatures
• Microsoft Graph
• Azure Key Vault
• Keys, secrets, and certificates
• Managed Identities
• Azure App Configuration
• Secure application configuration

Module 4: Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure Solutions

• Azure Monitor
• Application Insights
• Application metrics
• Logs and traces
• Availability testing
• Alerts
• Application instrumentation
• Troubleshooting application performance
• Monitoring cloud applications

Module 5: Connect to and Consume Azure Services

• Azure API Management
• Creating and documenting APIs
• API access and policies
• Azure Event Grid
• Azure Event Hubs
• Event-driven application development
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Queue Storage
• Message-based application development

• Azure Developers
• Cloud Application Developers
• Software Developers
• Full-Stack Developers working with Azure
• Application Developers transitioning to cloud development
• DevOps Professionals involved in Azure application deployment
• Cloud Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Solutions Developers
• Professionals responsible for developing and maintaining Azure cloud applications
• Developers preparing for the former AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure examination

• Develop and deploy cloud applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Build solutions using Azure App Service and Azure Functions.
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Azure Container Registry, Container Instances, and Container Apps.
• Work with Azure Blob Storage and Azure Cosmos DB using Azure SDKs.
• Implement application authentication and authorization using Microsoft Entra ID and the Microsoft Identity platform.
• Secure application credentials, keys, secrets, and certificates using Azure Key Vault.
• Implement Managed Identities for secure access to Azure resources.
• Develop and manage APIs using Azure API Management.
• Build event-driven solutions using Event Grid and Event Hubs.
• Build message-based applications using Azure Service Bus and Queue Storage.
• Monitor applications using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Troubleshoot application performance, availability, and operational issues.
• Develop scalable and secure applications using Azure development tools and SDKs.

• At least two years of programming experience.
• Experience developing solutions using Azure SDKs.
• Proficiency with Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and other Azure development tools.
• Familiarity with Azure compute and container deployment.
• Knowledge of Azure storage and data services.
• Understanding of APIs and data connections.
• Experience with application authentication and authorization.
• Familiarity with debugging and troubleshooting cloud applications.

Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Exam Duration: 100 minutes
Passing Score: 700 or greater