Microsoft Certified: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Training and certification – AZ-204

Microsoft Certified: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Training and certification - AZ-204

AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Training in Coimbatore

Course Overview

The AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure certification course is designed for developers who want to build, deploy, and maintain cloud applications on Microsoft Azure. This course provides in-depth training in Azure SDKs, storage solutions, security, APIs, compute services, and more—ensuring developers are fully equipped to create scalable and reliable cloud-based apps.

At Linux Training Center in Coimbatore, we offer practical, project-based training to help learners gain hands-on experience with real-world Azure development tasks while preparing for the AZ-204 certification exam.

Why Choose AZ-204?

As organizations shift to the cloud, Azure developers are in high demand. The AZ-204 certification is a key credential for developers who want to specialize in Azure application development and deployment.

This course focuses on giving you the coding and architecture knowledge to confidently handle cloud-native development using Microsoft technologies, making it ideal for software developers transitioning to cloud-based environments.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for software developers, cloud developers, and programmers who are looking to expand their skills in designing and building Azure-based applications.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of professional development experience and basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure, APIs, .NET, JavaScript, PowerShell, or other programming languages.

What You Will Learn

  • Develop Azure compute solutions using Azure Functions and App Services

  • Integrate Azure Storage and Cosmos DB for scalable data management

  • Implement secure cloud solutions using managed identities and Key Vault

  • Connect cloud apps using Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, and Logic Apps

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure applications

  • Work with containers, Docker, and deploy apps to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

  • Integrate APIs and leverage Azure API Management for secure access

Throughout the course, students engage in practical labs and real-world scenarios to reinforce learning and skill development.

Course Highlights

  • 100% aligned with AZ-204 certification exam domains

  • Instructor-led sessions from certified cloud developers

  • Hands-on projects and labs with GitHub, Visual Studio, and Azure CLI

  • Flexible schedules with weekday/weekend batch options

  • Real-time debugging, CI/CD integration, and deployment practice

Career Opportunities

Upon certification, learners can apply for roles such as Azure Developer Associate, Cloud Application Developer, DevOps Engineer, or Back-End Developer – Azure. Certified Azure developers are in demand across tech companies, SaaS providers, and enterprise cloud migration teams.

Why Linux Training Center?

At Linux Training Center in Coimbatore, we blend technical depth with practical exposure. Our expert trainers guide learners through hands-on projects and real Azure environments, ensuring you’re not just exam-ready—but job-ready.

Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure - AZ-204 Syllabus

Modules

Develop Azure compute solutions (25-30%)

Plan, implement, and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Implement IaaS solutions
  • Provision virtual machines (VMs)
  • Configure, validate, and deploy ARM templates
  • Configure container images for solutions
  • Publish an image to Azure Container Registry
  • Run containers by using Azure Container Instance
  • Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity

Plan and implement storage for Azure Virtual Desktop user data

  • Plan storage for Azure Virtual Desktop user data
  • Implement storage for FSLogix components
  • Implement storage accounts
  • Implement file shares

Create Azure App Service Web Apps

  • create an Azure App Service Web App
  • enable diagnostics logging
  • deploy code to a web app
  • configure web app settings including SSL, API settings, and connection strings
  • implement autoscaling rules including scheduled autoscaling and autoscaling by operational or system metrics

Implement Azure functions

  • Create and deploy Azure Functions apps
  • Implement input and output bindings for a function
  • Implement function triggers by using data operations, timers, and webhooks
  • Implement Azure Durable Functions

Develop for Azure storage (15-20%)

Develop solutions that use Cosmos DB storage

  • select the appropriate API and SDK for a solution
  • implement partitioning schemes and partition keys
  • perform operations on data and Cosmos DB containers
  • set the appropriate consistency level for operations
  • manage change feed notifications

Develop solutions that use blob storage

  • move items in Blob storage between storage accounts or containers
  • set and retrieve properties and metadata
  • perform operations on data by using the appropriate SDK
  • implement storage policies, data archiving, and retention

Implement Azure security (20-25%)

  • Implement user authentication and authorization
  • authenticate and authorize users by using the Microsoft Identity platform
  • authenticate and authorize users and apps by using Azure Active Directory
  • create and implement shared access signatures
  • implement solutions with Microsoft Graph

Implement secure cloud solutions

  • secure app configuration data by using App Configuration or Azure Key Vault
  • develop code that uses keys, secrets, and certificates stored in Azure Key Vault
  • implement Managed Identities for Azure resources

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions (15-20%)

Implement caching for solutions

  • configure cache and expiration policies for Azure Cache for Redis
  • implement secure and optimized application cache patterns including data sizing, connections, encryption, and expiration

Troubleshoot solutions by using metrics and log data

  • configure an app or service to use Application Insights
  • review and analyze metrics and log data
  • implement Application Insights web tests and alerts

Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services (15-20%)

Implement API Management

  • create an APIM instance
  • create and document APIs
  • configure authentication for APIs
  • define policies for APIs

Develop event-based solutions

  • implement solutions that use Azure Event Grid
  • implement solutions that use Azure Event Hub

Develop message-based solutions

  • implement solutions that use Azure Service Bus
  • implement solutions that use Azure Queue Storage queues

Develop Azure compute solutions (25-30%)
  • Implement containerized solutions

    • - Create and manage container images for solutions
    - Publish an image to Azure Container Registry
    - Run containers by using Azure Container Instance
    - Create solutions by using Azure Container Apps

  • Implement Azure App Service Web Apps

    • Create an Azure App Service Web App
    - Enable diagnostics logging
    - Deploy code to a web app
    - Configure web app settings including SSL, API settings, and connection strings
    - Implement autoscaling

  • Implement Azure functions

    • - Create and configure an Azure Function App
    - Implement input and output bindings
    - Implement function triggers by using data operations, timers, and webhooks

    Develop for Azure storage (15-20%)
  • Develop solutions that use Azure Cosmos DB

    • - Perform operations on containers and items by using the SDK
    - Set the appropriate consistency level for operations
    - Implement change feed notifications

  • Develop solutions that use Azure Blob Storage

    • - Set and retrieve properties and metadata
    - Perform operations on data by using the appropriate SDK
    - Implement storage policies and data lifecycle management
    - Implement static site hosting

    Implement Azure security (20-25%)
  • Implement user authentication and authorization

    • - Authenticate and authorize users by using the Microsoft Identity platform
    - Authenticate and authorize users and apps by using Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra
    - Create and implement shared access signatures
    - Implement solutions that interact with Microsoft Graph

  • Implement secure Azure solutions

    • - Secure app configuration data by using App Configuration or Azure Key Vault
    - Develop code that uses keys, secrets, and certificates stored in Azure Key Vault
    - Implement Managed Identities for Azure resources

    Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions (15-20%)
  • Implement caching for solutions

    • - Configure cache and expiration policies for Azure Cache for Redis
    - Implement secure and optimized application cache patterns including data sizing, connections, encryption, and expiration
    - Implement Azure CDN endpoints and profiles

  • Troubleshoot solutions by using Application Insights

    • - Configure an app or service to use Application Insights
    - Monitor and analyze metrics, logs, and traces
    - Implement Application Insights web tests and alerts

    Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services (15-20%)
  • Implement API Management

    • - Create an APIM instance
    - Create and document APIs
    - Configure authentication for APIs
    - Implement policies for APIs

  • Develop event-based solutions

    • - Implement solutions that use Azure Event Grid
    - Implement solutions that use Azure Event Hub

  • Develop message-based solutions

    • - Implement solutions that use Azure Service Bus
    - Implement solutions that use Azure Queue Storage queues

    To ensure success in the Microsoft MCA Azure Developer certification exam, we recommend an authorized training course, practice test, and hands-on experience to prepare for the Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204) exam.

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