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Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 Exam Guide: A comprehensive guide to passing the AZ-204 exam 2nd Edition
Author(s): Paul Ivey (Author), Alex Ivanov (Author)
- Publisher: Packt Publishing
- Publication Date: 16 May 2024
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 428 pages
- ISBN-10: 1835085296
- ISBN-13: 9781835085295
Book Description
Uncover the fundamental elements for developing and maintaining cloud-based solutions on Azure
Key Features
- Written by Microsoft technical trainers, to help you explore exam topics in a structured way
- Understand the “why”, and not just “how” behind design and solution decisions
- Learn Azure development principles with online exam preparation materials
- Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook pdf
Book Description
Get ready to delve into Microsoft Azure and build efficient cloud-based solutions with this updated second edition. Authored by seasoned Microsoft trainers, Paul Ivey and Alex Ivanov, this book offers a structured approach to mastering the AZ-204 exam topics while focusing on the intricacies of Azure development.
You’ll familiarize yourself with cloud fundamentals, understanding the core concepts of Azure and various cloud models. Next, you’ll gain insights into Azure App Service web apps, containers and container-related services in Azure, Azure Functions, and solutions using Cosmos DB and Azure Blob Storage. Later, you’ll learn how to secure your cloud solutions effectively as well as how to implement message- and event-based solutions and caching. You’ll also explore how to monitor and troubleshoot your solutions effectively. To build on your skills, you’ll get hands-on with monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure applications, ensuring peak performance and reliability. Moving ahead, you’ll be able to connect seamlessly to third-party services, harnessing the power of API management, event-based solutions, and message-based solutions.
By the end of this MS Azure book, you’ll not only be well-prepared to pass the AZ-204 exam but also be equipped with practical skills to excel in Azure development projects.
What you will learn
- Identify cloud models and services in Azure
- Develop secure Azure web apps and host containerized solutions in Azure
- Implement serverless solutions with Azure Functions
- Utilize Cosmos DB for scalable data storage
- Optimize Azure Blob storage for efficiency
- Securely store secrets and configuration settings centrally
- Ensure web application security with Microsoft Entra ID authentication
- Monitor and troubleshoot Azure solutions
Who this book is for
Whether you’re looking to validate your existing skills or enhance your Azure knowledge, this comprehensive guide offers a structured approach to mastering key concepts and passing the AZ-204 certification exam. It will be beneficial to have at least one year of Azure development experience and proficiency in at least one Azure-supported programming language to get the most out of this book. Additionally, familiarity with Azure CLI and PowerShell will also be helpful.
Table of Contents
- Azure and Cloud Fundamentals
- Implementing Azure App Service Web Apps
- Implementing Containerized Solutions
- Implementing Azure Functions
- Developing Solutions That Use Cosmos DB Storage
- Developing Solutions That Use Azure Blob Storage
- Implementing User Authentication and Authorization
- Implementing Secure Azure Solutions
- Integrating Caching and Content Delivery within Solutions
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Solutions by Using Application Insights
- Implementing API Management
- Developing Event-Based Solutions
- Developing Message-Based Solutions
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some Azure experience, I highly recommend this book as an essential tool for ensuring success in the AZ-204 exam and advancing your career in cloud development. The hands-on labs and real-world scenarios are especially beneficial, enabling you to apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations, thereby preparing you effectively for both the exam and real-world cloud development projects.”
Airton Leal, Senior Technical Support Engineer at Salesforce
“Fantastic book! It addresses all topics from the viewpoint of someone just beginning their Azure journey or with limited experience, much like myself. Moreover, it offers a thorough hands-on study guide, including mock exams, flashcards, and essential exam tips to ensure you excel in the AZ-204 exam.”
Mario Mercado, Director at Class Valuation| A Cloud Guru/Pluralsight Author X4 | AWS Community Builder
“The book’s structure aligns perfectly with the exam requirements, and the practical exercises ensure you can apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. The exercises guide you through creating and managing containers, which is essential for modern cloud applications.”
Dieter Matzion, FinOps Ambassador | Cloud FinOps Certified Practitioner | Sr. Cloud Governance Engineer at Roku Inc.
“The book doesn’t just teach ‘how’ to do something but explains ‘why’ it’s done that way. This helps to gain a deeper understanding of Azure development principles. I believe this book will be an excellent resource for preparing for the AZ-204 exam.”
Konstantin Semenenko, AI CTO | Top Software Development Voice on LinkedIn | Author | Founder of Managed Code
“I highly recommend this book for people preparing for the AZ-204 certification exam. The detailed guidance on implementing serverless solutions with Azure Functions and utilizing Cosmos DB for scalable data storage is particularly valuable. Additionally, the sections on monitoring and troubleshooting Azure solutions are thorough and practical, making this an invaluable resource for anyone working with Azure.”
Steven Fernandes, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Central Florida
About the Author
Paul Ivey, is an experienced engineer, architect, and trainer, specializing in Microsoft technologies, both on-premises and in the Azure cloud. In his five years at Microsoft, Paul has been a secure infrastructure engineer and app innovation engineer and has helped hundreds of enterprise customers adopt DevOps practices and develop solutions for Azure. Paul is now a Microsoft Technical Trainer, providing training for Microsoft customers to help them with preparing to pass Azure exams, including the AZ-204 exam. Originally from Devon in the UK, Paul currently lives in Cheltenham in the beautiful Cotswolds area of England. In his spare time, Paul is a keen PC gamer and enjoys traveling abroad to experience foreign sights, cultures, and food (mostly food).
Alex Ivanov is an experienced cloud engineer with a primary focus on supporting companies in their journeys to adopt Azure services. Alex has worked for Microsoft for eight years as a cloud support engineer and four years as an Azure Technical Trainer. Alex is an expert in software engineering and digital transformation who has helped many customers to migrate their solutions to Azure. His experience has helped him gain multiple certifications in software development, AI, and data platforms. As a professional trainer, Alex has already educated thousands of clients and helped them to prepare for and pass the Azure certification exams. In his free time, while not being jumped on by his three kids, he enjoys camping, boating, running, and building RC models.
