Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies Study Companion: Exam AZ-300 and AZ-303 (2020)

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Rahul SahayMicrosoft Azure Architect TechnologiesStudy CompanionHands-on Preparation and Practice for Exam AZ-300 and AZ-3031st ed.Foreword by Mrinal Pandya

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Rahul SahayBangalore, IndiaAny source code or other supplementary material referenced by theauthor in this book is available to readers on GitHub via the book’sproduct page, located at www.apress.com/978-1-4842-6199-6. For moredetailed information, please visit www.apress.com/source-code.ISBN 978-1-4842-6199-6e-ISBN 978-1-4842-6200-9https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6200-9© Rahul Sahay 2020This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by thePublisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned,specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations,recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any otherphysical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval,electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilarmethodology now known or hereafter developed.The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks,service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absenceof a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevantprotective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that theadvice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurateat the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or theeditors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to thematerial contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may havebeen made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictionalclaims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

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Distributed to the book trade worldwide by Springer Science+BusinessMedia New York, 233 Spring Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10013.Phone 1-800-SPRINGER, fax (201) 348-4505, e-mail orders-ny@springer-sbm.com, or visit www.springeronline.com. Apress Media,LLC is a California LLC and the sole member (owner) is Springer Science+ Business Media Finance Inc (SSBM Finance Inc). SSBM Finance Inc is aDelaware corporation.

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To my parents; to my wife, Nivedita; and to my son, Shivansh. Without theirsupport, this book would not have been completed on time.I would also like to dedicate this book to the readers, who have expressedinterest in learning Azure and have shown trust in me by choosing thisbook to do it.

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ForewordSince the advent of cloud computing, there have been continuousimprovements and additions to the cloud services offered by providers.Microsoft Azure is on the forefront by continuously expanding its set ofservices and helping organizations meet their business challenges.Microsoft Azure gives businesses the freedom to develop and deploytheir solutions on an ever-expanding global network, while allowingthem to use the tools and frameworks of their own choice. In addition,continuous innovation by Microsoft not only supports an organization’sproduct development needs today but also assures support for theirproduct visions of the future.This book was written for professionals who want to design robustsolutions using Microsoft Azure for their businesses and products. It willhelp solution architects translate their business requirements into acloud solution that not only uses the power of cloud computing onMicrosoft Azure but also assures them that their products are scalableand reliable. With the help of this book, I believe that solution architectswill be able to master the best cutting-edge technologies on the cloudand will be able to build solutions for tomorrow.Mrinal Pandya

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Department ManagerKongsberg DigitalBangalore, India

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IntroductionThis book covers the material you need to know to take and pass the AZ-300 exam, Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions. Yet, the goal of thisbook is not to just prepare you to take the exam; rather, it is to help youbecome an Azure expert by being able to plan even the most complexdesign.As you progress through the chapters of the book, you will seecomplex scenarios and learn how to execute the equivalent solutions inAzure.Note that the AZ-300 program will eventually be renamed AZ-303.For more updates, visithttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-300.

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AcknowledgmentsI would like to thank Apress for distributing this top-notch Azure book.Your group’s support for completing the book was truly commendable.Also, I would like to express gratitude to Mrinal Pandya, my supervisor,for writing the foreword for the book. Finally, my gratitude goes to VidyaVrat Agarwal for giving his time to review the book.

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Table of ContentsChapter 1: Setting ExpectationsWhat Is Azure?What Is Cloud Computing?Types of Cloud ComputingPublicPrivateHybridTypes of Cloud ServicesAzure Free AccountSetting the BudgetAzure Subscriptions and ResourcesAzure Subscription OptionsAzure BlueprintsAzure AccountsRoles and PermissionsAzure PolicySubscriptions with ResourcesPermissions and ReportingTaggingAzure ServicesAzure AvailabilityChapter 2: Virtual MachinesCreating a VMHigh AvailabilityAvailability Zone

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Virtual Machine Scale SetDedicated HostsHigh Availability ConsiderationsCreating a Host GroupCreating a Dedicated HostRequesting a Quota IncreaseSetting Up a Bastion HostChapter 3: ARM TemplatesCreating a VM with an ARM TemplateDeploying a VMChapter 4: Virtual Machine EncryptionCreating a Key VaultCreating KeysEnabling EncryptionEncrypting an OS DiskEnabling Encryption Using PowerShellChapter 5: Azure MonitoringOpening Azure MonitorEnabling Guest-Level MonitoringCreating a Baseline for ResourcesSetting Up Alerts and MetricsCreating an AlertUnderstanding MetricsSetting Up a MetricManaging ActionsManaging Costs

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Chapter 6: Azure RecommendationsCreating a RecommendationUsing Log AnalyticsChapter 7: Storage SolutionsConfiguring an EndpointConfiguring a ContainerAccess KeysShared Access SignaturesUsing Azure Storage ExplorerSetting Up Log Analytics for StorageSetting Up Azure AD Authentication for StorageReplicating DataSetting Up Failover for Storage AccountsChapter 8: Managing Virtual NetworksCreating a Virtual NetworkSetting Up Public and Private IP AddressesCreating a Route TableAssociating a SubnetCreating Application Security GroupsAssigning an Application Security Group to a ResourceUpdating Inbound RulesChapter 9: Connecting NetworksSetting Up PeeringConfiguring Global PeeringForwarded TrafficVNet Pricing

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Creating a Gateway SubnetNetwork GatewaysVNet-to-VNet ConnectionVPN PricingVirtual Private NetworksPoint-to-Site ConnectionSite-to-Site ConnectionExpressRouteExpressRoute DirectChapter 10: Azure Active DirectoryPricingCreating an Azure Active DirectoryCreating a UserAdding Custom Domain NamesCreating a GroupUsing Identity ProtectionCreating a User Risk PolicySetting Up a Sign-in Risk PolicyMFA Registration PolicySetting Up a Self-Service Password ResetTesting the AD FlowConditional AccessIdentity GovernanceUsing Access ReviewsCreating an Azure AD Hybrid IdentityAzure AD B2C

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Configuring Azure AD B2BDeleting an Active DirectoryChapter 11: Implement and Manage Hybrid IdentitiesAzure AD ConnectPassword Hash SynchronizationPass-Through SynchronizationBenefits of Using Pass-Through AuthenticationFederation IntegrationSynchronizationAzure AD Connect HealthChapter 12: Migrate Servers to AzureCreating a Recovery ServiceEnabling Resource ProvidersCreating a New Replication ItemCreating a Disaster Recovery PlanCreating a Virtual NetworkTesting the Failover StrategyDeleting a Recovery ServiceChapter 13: Serverless ComputingFunction AppCreating a New FunctionTesting the Function AppFunction Integration with Azure BlobTesting the Integrated FunctionLogic AppsCreating a New Logic App

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Event GridCreating a New Event GridService BusCreating a New Service BusChapter 14: Load BalancingCreating a Load BalancerCreating Virtual MachinesConfiguring a Backend PoolConfiguring a Health ProbeCreating a Load Balancing RuleConfiguring a Front-End IP AddressCreating a Secondary Health ProbeCreating a Second Load Balancing RuleUsing Application GatewayCreating a GatewayEditing a Backend PoolAdding a ListenerAdding a Path-Based RuleUsing Front DoorUsing Front DoorChapter 15: Multifactor AuthenticationAdding a Guest UserEnabling Multifactor AuthenticationSetting Up Fraud AlertsCreating a One-Time BypassUsing Role-Based Access Control
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