Microsoft Azure Administrator – Associate (AZ-104)

Job-Oriented Training with Placement Support | CloudNet India, Kolkata

The Microsoft Azure Administrator – Associate (AZ-104) course at CloudNet India, Kolkata is a career-focused training program designed to prepare students and professionals for in-demand Azure Cloud Administrator roles. This course provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in managing Azure subscriptions, virtual machines, networking, storage, security, and monitoring, aligned with real-world industry requirements.

Who Can Join

• Fresh graduates (B.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, etc.)
• Working professionals (IT & Non-IT) planning a career transition to Cloud
• System & Network Administrators
• Windows / Linux Administrators
• Helpdesk & Support Engineers
• Anyone interested in building a career in Microsoft Azure
  

No prior Azure experience is required. Basic knowledge of networking, OS, or IT fundamentals is sufficient.

Job Roles After Completion

After completing this course, candidates can apply for roles such as:

• Azure Administrator
• Cloud Administrator
• Azure Support Engineer
• Cloud Operations Engineer
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Junior DevOps Engineer
  

Course Highlights

• Industry-aligned curriculum as per Microsoft AZ-104
• Hands-on labs with real-time Azure scenarios
• Live instructor-led training by certified Azure professionals
• Virtual Machines, VNET, Storage, IAM & Security implementation
• Monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery in Azure
• Certification guidance & exam preparation
• Resume building and interview preparation sessions
  

Placement Support at CloudNet India

CloudNet India offers dedicated placement support, including:

• Resume & LinkedIn profile optimization
• Mock technical & HR interviews
• Job referrals and interview scheduling
• Career mentoring and role-based guidance
• Placement assistance for freshers and experienced candidates
  

Why Choose CloudNet India, Kolkata

• Trainers with real-time industry experience
• Practical, job-oriented training approach
• Small batch sizes with personalized attention
• Flexible class schedules (Online & Offline)
• Strong placement and career support
  

Location: Kolkata
Certification Training: Microsoft Azure Administrator – Associate (AZ-104)

Build a successful cloud career with CloudNet India, Kolkata. Enroll today and step confidently into the world of Microsoft Azure cloud opportunities.

Microsoft Azure Administrator – Associate (AZ-104)

Full Syllabus | CloudNet India, Kolkata

Module 1: Cloud Computing Fundamentals & Azure Overview

• Cloud Computing Concepts
• Public, Private & Hybrid Cloud
• IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Azure Global Infrastructure
  • Regions, Region Pairs
  • Availability Zones
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
• Azure Portal, Azure CLI & PowerShell
• Azure Subscription & Management Groups
  

Module 2: Azure Identity & Governance

• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID)
• Users, Groups & Administrative Units
• Roles & RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
• Azure AD Authentication & Authorization
• Conditional Access
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Azure Policy
• Resource Locks
• Tags for Resource Management

Module 3: Azure Storage Accounts

• Storage Account Types
• Blob Storage
  • Containers, Blobs
  • Blob Lifecycle Management
• Azure File Storage
• Queue Storage
• Table Storage
• Storage Security
  • Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
  • Storage Account Keys
• Azure Storage Redundancy
  • LRS, ZRS, GRS, RA-GRS
• Azure Storage Explorer
• Data Migration (AzCopy)

Module 4: Azure Virtual Machines (Compute)

• Azure VM Architecture
• Windows & Linux Virtual Machines
• VM Sizes & Availability Options
• VM Scale Sets
• Availability Sets vs Availability Zones
• OS & Data Disks
• Managed Disks
• Custom Images
• VM Extensions
• VM Backup & Restore

Module 5: Azure Virtual Networking

• Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
• Subnets
• IP Addressing
• Network Security Groups (NSG)
• Application Security Groups (ASG)
• User Defined Routes (UDR)
• Service Endpoints
• Private Endpoints
• DNS in Azure
• VNet Peering
• Azure VPN Gateway
• Azure ExpressRoute (Overview)

Module 6: Azure Load Balancing & Traffic Management

• Azure Load Balancer (Public & Internal)
• Azure Application Gateway
• Azure Traffic Manager
• Azure Front Door (Overview)
• Health Probes & Load Balancing Rules
• High Availability Design

Module 7: Azure Monitoring & Backup

• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics Workspace
• Metrics & Logs
• Azure Alerts
• Azure Network Watcher
• Azure Backup
• Azure Site Recovery
  Disaster Recovery Strategies

Module 8: Azure Security & Compliance

• Azure Security Center (Microsoft Defender for Cloud)
• Secure Score
• Azure Firewall
• Azure DDoS Protection
• Just-In-Time (JIT) VM Access
• Azure Key Vault
• Disk Encryption
• Compliance & Governance Basics

Module 9: Azure Resource Management

• Azure Resource Groups
• ARM Templates (JSON Overview)
• Introduction to Bicep
• Resource Deployment Methods
• Resource Monitoring & Optimization
• Azure Advisor
  

Module 10: Azure App Services & Containers (Admin Perspective)

• Azure App Service
• App Service Plans
• Web Apps & Deployment Slots
• Scaling & Monitoring Apps
• Azure Container Instances (ACI)
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) – Overview
• Container Registry (ACR)
  

Module 11: Azure Database Services (Admin Level)

• Azure SQL Database
• SQL Managed Instance (Overview)
• Azure Database for:
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
• Backup & Restore
• High Availability Options
• Database Security

Module 12: Azure Automation & DevOps Basics

• Azure Automation Accounts
• Runbooks
• Azure Update Management
• Azure DevOps Overview
• Infrastructure Automation Basics
  

Module 13: Cost Management & Optimization

• Azure Pricing Models
• Azure Cost Management + Billing
• Budgets & Alerts
• Cost Optimization Best Practices
• Azure Well-Architected Framework (Cost Pillar)
  

Module 14: Migration & Hybrid Azure

• Azure Migrate
• Azure Site Recovery for Migration
• Data Migration Assistant
• Hybrid Connectivity Scenarios
• Azure Arc (Overview)
  

Module 15: Hands-On Projects

• Create and Secure Azure Virtual Network
• Deploy & Manage Virtual Machines
• Implement Load Balancer with VM Scale Set
• Configure Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Implement RBAC, Policies & Security Controls
• Monitor & Optimize Azure Resources
  
  

Module 16: Career & Placement Support

• Resume & Project Documentation
• Azure Administrator Interview Questions
• Mock Interviews (Technical + HR)
• Real-Time Job Scenarios
• Placement Assistance by CloudNet India
  

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Manage Azure identities, compute, storage, and networking
• Implement security, monitoring, and backup solutions
• Be fully prepared for AZ-104 certification
• Become job-ready for Azure Administrator roles
  

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

With Job Role & Placement Support – CloudNet India, Kolkata

The Azure Solutions Architect Expert course by CloudNet India, Kolkata is an advanced cloud architecture training program designed to prepare learners to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available solutions on Microsoft Azure. This course focuses on real-world enterprise architectures and aligns with the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305).

The program covers core Azure services, infrastructure design, security, networking, identity, data management, and disaster recovery. Through hands-on labs, case studies, and real-time projects, learners gain practical experience in designing cloud solutions that meet business, technical, and security requirements.

Key Learning Highlights

• Azure architecture and design principles
• Compute, storage, and networking solutions
• Azure Virtual Networks, VPN, and ExpressRoute
• Identity, access management, and Azure AD (Entra ID)
• High availability, scalability, and load balancing
• Security, governance, and compliance solutions
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Monitoring, cost optimization, and performance tuning
  

Job Roles After Course Completion

After completing the course, learners will be prepared for roles such as:

• Azure Solutions Architect
• Cloud Architect
• Azure Cloud Engineer
• Infrastructure Architect
• Cloud Consultant
• Senior Cloud Engineer
  

Placement Support by CloudNet India

CloudNet India, Kolkata provides dedicated placement assistance to help learners secure cloud architecture roles. Placement support includes:

• Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
• Architecture-based interview preparation
• Mock technical and HR interviews
• Real-time architecture design projects
• Job referrals and interview opportunities through hiring partners
  

Who Can Join This Course

This course is suitable for:

• Cloud engineers and administrators looking to move into architect roles
• Azure professionals aiming for expert-level certification
• System and network administrators transitioning to cloud architecture
• IT professionals with experience in infrastructure, virtualization, or networking
• Graduates and diploma holders (B.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc IT, Diploma)
• Career switchers with strong IT fundamentals
  

Basic knowledge of Azure fundamentals, networking, and operating systems is recommended.

Design enterprise-grade cloud solutions and advance your career with Azure Solutions Architect Expert training and placement support at CloudNet India, Kolkata.

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Full Detailed Syllabus (AZ-305)

This course prepares learners to design secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-optimized Azure solutions based on business and technical requirements.

Module 1: Azure Architecture & Design Fundamentals

• Azure global infrastructure (regions, availability zones, geographies)
• Azure resource hierarchy (tenant, subscription, management groups, resource groups)
• Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Cloud adoption framework
• Shared responsibility model
• Azure pricing models and SLAs

Module 2: Identity, Authentication & Authorization

• Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) architecture
• Users, groups, and administrative units
• Authentication methods and MFA
• Conditional Access policies
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Managed identities
• Hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect)
• B2B and B2C identity solutions

Module 3: Governance & Management

• Azure Policy and initiatives
• Azure Blueprints
• Resource locks
• Management groups
• Tagging strategies
• Cost management and budgeting
• Azure Advisor
  

Module 4: Azure Networking – Core Design

• Azure Virtual Network (VNet) architecture
• Subnets and IP addressing
• Network Security Groups (NSG)
• Application Security Groups (ASG)
• User-Defined Routes (UDR)
• Azure DNS
• VNet peering (regional & global)

Module 5: Hybrid & Advanced Networking

• Site-to-Site VPN
• Point-to-Site VPN
• Azure ExpressRoute
• Network Virtual Appliances (NVA)
• Azure Firewall
• Azure Bastion
• Private Endpoints and Private Link
• Azure Load Balancer (Standard & Basic)
• Azure Application Gateway (WAF)
• Azure Front Door
• Traffic Manager

Module 6: Compute Solutions Design

• Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
• VM scale sets
• Availability sets vs Availability zones
• Azure App Service
• Azure Functions
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) – architecture overview
• Container Instances
• Choosing the right compute solution
  

Module 7: Storage Solutions Design

• Azure Storage account types
• Blob storage (Hot, Cool, Archive)
• File storage and Azure Files
• Queue and Table storage
• Disk storage options
• Storage redundancy (LRS, ZRS, GRS, RA-GRS)
• Storage security and encryption
• Azure NetApp Files
• Storage performance optimization

Module 8: Data Platform & Database Design

• Azure SQL Database
• Azure SQL Managed Instance
• SQL Server on Azure VM
• Azure Database for:
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MariaDB
• Cosmos DB:
  • Core (SQL) API
  • MongoDB API
  • Table & Cassandra APIs
• Data replication and scaling strategies
• Choosing the right data service

Module 9: Application Architecture & Integration

• Microservices architecture
• API Management
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Service Bus
• Event Grid and Event Hubs
• Message-based integration
• Designing scalable applications
• Application resiliency patterns
  

Module 10: Security Architecture Design

• Defense-in-depth strategy
• Zero Trust architecture
• Azure Security Center (Defender for Cloud)
• Azure Key Vault
• Disk and storage encryption
• DDoS Protection
• Secure application access
• Network security best practices

Module 11: Monitoring, Logging & Optimization

• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Application Insights
• Alerts and dashboards
• Network Watcher
• Performance monitoring
• Troubleshooting architecture issues

Module 12: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• High availability vs disaster recovery
• Azure Backup
• Azure Site Recovery
• Multi-region architecture design
• RTO and RPO planning
• Failover and recovery strategies

Module 13: Migration & Modernization

• Azure Migrate
• Migration strategies (Rehost, Refactor, Rearchitect)
• Hybrid cloud architecture
• On-premises to Azure migration planning
• Application modernization approaches
  

Module 14: Cost Optimization & Performance

• Azure cost estimation tools
• Reserved Instances and savings plans
• Auto-scaling strategies
• Performance tuning
• Right-sizing resources
• Cost-optimized architecture design

Module 15: DevOps & Automation (Architect Perspective)

• Infrastructure as Code (ARM & Bicep)
• CI/CD concepts for architects
• Azure DevOps integration
• GitHub Actions overview
• Governance with automation

Module 16: Real-Time Architecture Design Scenarios

• Enterprise web application architecture
• Hybrid connectivity architecture
• Secure multi-tier application design
• High-availability and DR architecture
• Cost-optimized enterprise solution design

Module 17: Hands-On Labs & Projects

• Design and deploy enterprise VNet architecture
• Secure hybrid connectivity with VPN/ExpressRoute
• High availability web application deployment
• DR solution using Azure Site Recovery
• End-to-end Azure architecture project
  

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

With Job Role & Placement Support – CloudNet India, Kolkata

The Azure DevOps Engineer Expert course by CloudNet India, Kolkata is a career-focused training program designed to build strong expertise in DevOps practices using Microsoft Azure. This course prepares learners to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native DevOps solutions used by modern enterprises.

The program combines theory, hands-on labs, and real-time DevOps projects, enabling learners to work with Azure DevOps tools such as Azure Pipelines, Repos, Boards, Artifacts, and Test Plans, along with industry-standard tools like Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and ARM/Bicep. The curriculum aligns with the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) certification and real-world job requirements.

Key Learning Highlights

• DevOps principles and Agile methodologies
• Azure DevOps services and workflows
• CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
• Source control using Git and Azure Repos
• Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
• Containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes (AKS)
• Azure monitoring, logging, and security integration
• Automation, release management, and performance optimization
  

Job Roles After Course Completion

After completing the course, learners will be prepared for roles such as:

• Azure DevOps Engineer
  
  
• DevOps Engineer
• Cloud DevOps Engineer
• CI/CD Engineer
• Site Reliability Engineer (SRE – Associate Level)
• Cloud Engineer (DevOps Focus)
  

Placement Support by CloudNet India

CloudNet India, Kolkata offers end-to-end placement assistance to help learners launch or advance their DevOps careers. Placement support includes:

• Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
• DevOps project-based portfolio development
• Technical and HR interview preparation
• Mock interviews with industry experts
• Job referrals and interview opportunities with hiring partners
  
  

Who Can Join This Course

This course is ideal for:

• IT professionals working in development, operations, or cloud roles
• Software developers looking to transition into DevOps
• System and cloud administrators aiming to upskill in DevOps
• Azure professionals seeking expert-level DevOps certification
• Graduates and diploma holders (B.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc IT, Diploma)
• Career switchers with basic IT or programming knowledge
  

Basic knowledge of Azure fundamentals, Linux/Windows administration, and Git is recommended.

Accelerate your cloud and DevOps career with Azure DevOps Engineer Expert training and placement support at CloudNet India, Kolkata.

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert – Full Syllabus (AZ-400)

This course prepares learners to design, implement, and manage DevOps practices using Microsoft Azure, covering CI/CD, automation, IaC, containers, security, and monitoring with real-time projects.

1. DevOps Fundamentals & Agile Practices

• DevOps culture, principles, and benefits
• Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies
• DevOps lifecycle and workflows
• Dev vs Ops collaboration
• CI/CD overview and use cases
  
  

2. Azure Fundamentals for DevOps

• Azure architecture and core services
• Azure subscriptions, tenants, and management groups
• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) basics
• Resource groups and Azure governance
• Azure CLI and PowerShell fundamentals
  

3. Source Control & Version Management

• Git fundamentals and workflows
• Branching strategies (GitFlow, trunk-based)
• Azure Repos (Git & TFVC)
• Pull requests and code reviews
• Managing repositories and permissions
  
  

4. Continuous Integration (CI)

• CI concepts and best practices
• Azure Pipelines architecture
• YAML pipelines vs Classic pipelines
• Build pipelines for:
  • .NET applications
  • Java applications
  • Node.js applications
    
    
• Build validation and triggers
• Artifact creation and management
  

5. Continuous Delivery & Release Management (CD)

• Release pipelines concepts
• Multi-stage YAML pipelines
• Deployment strategies:
  • Blue-Green
  • Canary
  • Rolling deployments
• Environment approvals and gates
• Managing secrets and variables

6. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• IaC concepts and benefits
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Bicep language fundamentals
• Terraform basics for Azure
• Parameterization and reusable templates
• Infrastructure versioning and automation
  

7. Configuration Management & Automation

• Azure Automation overview
• Desired State Configuration (DSC)
• PowerShell scripting for DevOps
• Bash scripting basics
• Runbooks and scheduled automation

8. Containerization with Docker

• Container fundamentals
• Docker architecture and components
• Creating Dockerfiles
• Building and managing container images
• Azure Container Registry (ACR)
• Container security best practices
  

9. Kubernetes & Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Kubernetes architecture and components
• Pods, deployments, services, and namespaces
• AKS cluster creation and management
• CI/CD pipelines for AKS
• Scaling, rolling updates, and rollback
• AKS security fundamentals

10. Azure DevOps Artifacts & Dependency Management

• Azure Artifacts overview
• Package feeds (NuGet, npm, Maven)
• Managing versioned packages
• Integrating artifacts into pipelines

11. Monitoring, Logging & Performance

• Azure Monitor overview
• Log Analytics and Application Insights
• Alerts and dashboards
• Monitoring CI/CD pipelines
• Performance optimization techniques

12. Security & Compliance in DevOps (DevSecOps)

• DevSecOps principles
• Secure pipelines and secret management
• Azure Key Vault integration
• Identity and access control (RBAC)
• Security scanning in CI/CD
• Compliance and governance basics
  

13. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Testing strategies in DevOps
• Unit, integration, and functional testing
• Automated testing in pipelines
• Test plans and reporting
• Code quality analysis
  

14. Azure Boards & Work Item Management

• Azure Boards overview
• Backlogs, sprints, and work items
• Linking work items to code and pipelines
• Agile project tracking and reporting

15. Migration & DevOps Transformation

• Application migration strategies
• On-prem to Azure DevOps migration
• Legacy application modernization
• DevOps maturity models
  

16. Real-Time Projects & Hands-On Labs

• CI/CD pipeline for a cloud application
• Infrastructure deployment using ARM/Bicep/Terraform
• Dockerized application deployment on AKS
• End-to-end DevSecOps pipeline
• Monitoring and troubleshooting live environments
  

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

With Job Role & Placement Support – CloudNet India, Kolkata

The Azure Solutions Architect Expert course by CloudNet India, Kolkata is an advanced cloud architecture training program designed to prepare learners to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available solutions on Microsoft Azure. This course focuses on real-world enterprise architectures and aligns with the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305).

The program covers core Azure services, infrastructure design, security, networking, identity, data management, and disaster recovery. Through hands-on labs, case studies, and real-time projects, learners gain practical experience in designing cloud solutions that meet business, technical, and security requirements.

Key Learning Highlights

• Azure architecture and design principles
• Compute, storage, and networking solutions
• Azure Virtual Networks, VPN, and ExpressRoute
• Identity, access management, and Azure AD (Entra ID)
• High availability, scalability, and load balancing
• Security, governance, and compliance solutions
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Monitoring, cost optimization, and performance tuning
  
  

Job Roles After Course Completion

After completing the course, learners will be prepared for roles such as:

• Azure Solutions Architect
• Cloud Architect
• Azure Cloud Engineer
• Infrastructure Architect
• Cloud Consultant
• Senior Cloud Engineer
  

Placement Support by CloudNet India

CloudNet India, Kolkata provides dedicated placement assistance to help learners secure cloud architecture roles. Placement support includes:

• Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
• Architecture-based interview preparation
• Mock technical and HR interviews
• Real-time architecture design projects
• Job referrals and interview opportunities through hiring partners
  

Who Can Join This Course

This course is suitable for:

• Cloud engineers and administrators looking to move into architect roles
• Azure professionals aiming for expert-level certification
• System and network administrators transitioning to cloud architecture
• IT professionals with experience in infrastructure, virtualization, or networking
• Graduates and diploma holders (B.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc IT, Diploma)
• Career switchers with strong IT fundamentals
  

Basic knowledge of Azure fundamentals, networking, and operating systems is recommended.

Design enterprise-grade cloud solutions and advance your career with Azure Solutions Architect Expert training and placement support at CloudNet India, Kolkata.

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Full Detailed Syllabus (AZ-305)

This course prepares learners to design secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-optimized Azure solutions based on business and technical requirements.

Module 1: Azure Architecture & Design Fundamentals

• Azure global infrastructure (regions, availability zones, geographies)
• Azure resource hierarchy (tenant, subscription, management groups, resource groups)
• Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Cloud adoption framework
• Shared responsibility model
• Azure pricing models and SLAs

Module 2: Identity, Authentication & Authorization

• Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) architecture
• Users, groups, and administrative units
• Authentication methods and MFA
• Conditional Access policies
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Managed identities
• Hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect)
• B2B and B2C identity solutions

Module 3: Governance & Management

• Azure Policy and initiatives
• Azure Blueprints
• Resource locks
• Management groups
• Tagging strategies
• Cost management and budgeting
• Azure Advisor
  

Module 4: Azure Networking – Core Design

• Azure Virtual Network (VNet) architecture
• Subnets and IP addressing
• Network Security Groups (NSG)
• Application Security Groups (ASG)
• User-Defined Routes (UDR)
• Azure DNS
• VNet peering (regional & global)

Module 5: Hybrid & Advanced Networking

• Site-to-Site VPN
• Point-to-Site VPN
• Azure ExpressRoute
• Network Virtual Appliances (NVA)
• Azure Firewall
• Azure Bastion
• Private Endpoints and Private Link
• Azure Load Balancer (Standard & Basic)
• Azure Application Gateway (WAF)
• Azure Front Door
• Traffic Manager

Module 6: Compute Solutions Design

• Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
• VM scale sets
• Availability sets vs Availability zones
• Azure App Service
• Azure Functions
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) – architecture overview
• Container Instances
• Choosing the right compute solution
  

Module 7: Storage Solutions Design

• Azure Storage account types
• Blob storage (Hot, Cool, Archive)
• File storage and Azure Files
• Queue and Table storage
• Disk storage options
• Storage redundancy (LRS, ZRS, GRS, RA-GRS)
• Storage security and encryption
• Azure NetApp Files
• Storage performance optimization

Module 8: Data Platform & Database Design

• Azure SQL Database
• Azure SQL Managed Instance
• SQL Server on Azure VM
• Azure Database for:
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MariaDB
• Cosmos DB:
  • Core (SQL) API
  • MongoDB API
  • Table & Cassandra APIs
• Data replication and scaling strategies
• Choosing the right data service

Module 9: Application Architecture & Integration

• Microservices architecture
• API Management
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Service Bus
• Event Grid and Event Hubs
• Message-based integration
• Designing scalable applications
• Application resiliency patterns
  

Module 10: Security Architecture Design

• Defense-in-depth strategy
• Zero Trust architecture
• Azure Security Center (Defender for Cloud)
• Azure Key Vault
• Disk and storage encryption
• DDoS Protection
• Secure application access
• Network security best practices

Module 11: Monitoring, Logging & Optimization

• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Application Insights
• Alerts and dashboards
• Network Watcher
• Performance monitoring
• Troubleshooting architecture issues

Module 12: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• High availability vs disaster recovery
• Azure Backup
• Azure Site Recovery
• Multi-region architecture design
• RTO and RPO planning
• Failover and recovery strategies

Module 13: Migration & Modernization

• Azure Migrate
• Migration strategies (Rehost, Refactor, Rearchitect)
• Hybrid cloud architecture
• On-premises to Azure migration planning
• Application modernization approaches
  

Module 14: Cost Optimization & Performance

• Azure cost estimation tools
• Reserved Instances and savings plans
• Auto-scaling strategies
• Performance tuning
• Right-sizing resources
• Cost-optimized architecture design

Module 15: DevOps & Automation (Architect Perspective)

• Infrastructure as Code (ARM & Bicep)
• CI/CD concepts for architects
• Azure DevOps integration
• GitHub Actions overview
• Governance with automation

Module 16: Real-Time Architecture Design Scenarios

• Enterprise web application architecture
• Hybrid connectivity architecture
• Secure multi-tier application design
• High-availability and DR architecture
• Cost-optimized enterprise solution design

Module 17: Hands-On Labs & Projects

• Design and deploy enterprise VNet architecture
• Secure hybrid connectivity with VPN/ExpressRoute
• High availability web application deployment
• DR solution using Azure Site Recovery
• End-to-end Azure architecture project