Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204)

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course prepares you for the AZ-204 certification exam by providing comprehensive training on developing solutions for Microsoft Azure. You'll gain hands-on experience with essential Azure services such as virtual machines, web apps, container services, and databases. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently build, deploy, and manage applications on Microsoft Azure. Throughout the course, you'll explore key topics such as provisioning VMs, creating Azure App Service Web Apps, and implementing Azure Functions. Additionally, you'll dive into more advanced features like Azure Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, and managing security with Azure Active Directory. Each section is accompanied by practical exercises designed to help you apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. The course is structured to provide a step-by-step learning experience, starting from basic environment setups and progressing to the more complex tasks of managing cloud solutions and troubleshooting using metrics and log data. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a smooth learning curve as you gain expertise in developing solutions on Microsoft Azure. This course is ideal for developers looking to enhance their skills in cloud computing with Microsoft Azure. While prior experience in programming and cloud services is beneficial, the course is designed to be approachable for those with a foundational knowledge of software development and IT.