Preface
Exam AZ-304 tests an architect's ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure solutions in Azure based on customer requirements. Exam Ref AZ-304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design Certification and Beyond offers complete, up-to-date coverage of Exam AZ-304 so you can take it with confidence, pass the first time, and prepare for real-world challenges.
A common question that is asked about the Azure architecture exams is what is the difference between Exam AZ-303 and Exam AZ-304? AZ-303 tests your ability to create and configure resources in Azure, whereas AZ-304 is about choosing and recommending the correct service for your needs.
This means much of the exam is scenario-based and you are expected to select the correct component for a given use case.
This book will help you investigate the need for good architectural practices and how they address common concerns in cloud-based solutions. You will work through the cloud stack from identity and access, through to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), data, applications, and serverless (PaaS). You will then look at operations including monitoring, resilience, scalability, and disaster recovery. Finally, we look at how these fit into the real world, with full scenario-based examples throughout the book.
By the end of this book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the AZ-304 certification exams and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide.
