About the Certification
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is for individuals who are subject matter experts in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Microsoft Azure. This certification validates your ability to effectively plan, implement, and manage Azure solutions, covering areas like identity, governance, privacy, security, compliance, and risk management, as well as business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
Exam Details
Exam AZ-305
Exam Title: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Skills Measured:
- Implement identity and governance solutions
- Implement data storage solutions
- Implement infrastructure solutions
- Implement Azure integration services
- Design business continuity and disaster recovery solutions
Prerequisites
While there are no strict prerequisites for the AZ-305 exam, it is highly recommended to have prior experience with Azure administration and a solid understanding of core Azure services. Consider pursuing the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification first.
Target Audience
Cloud architects, Azure architects, and anyone responsible for designing and implementing Azure-based solutions.
Key Skill Areas
Identity & Governance
- Manage Azure Active Directory
- Implement RBAC and policies
- Configure Azure Blueprints
- Manage Azure resources and cost
Storage Solutions
- Design Azure Storage solutions (Blob, File, Queue, Table)
- Implement backup and disaster recovery
- Configure storage security and access
Infrastructure Solutions
- Design compute solutions (VMs, Containers, Serverless)
- Design virtual networking
- Implement hybrid connectivity
- Design highly available and fault-tolerant solutions
Integration Services
- Design API Management solutions
- Implement message-based solutions
- Design application integration