Master the skills to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure with Nvidya’s Azure Cloud Architect Certification. Combine expert-led instruction with hands-on practice to thrive in real-world architecture roles.
Master Microsoft Azure from fundamentals to advanced architecture with training designed to match official exam objectives across all three certifications.
Showcase your skills with a recognized certificate of completion issued directly via the Microsoft Azure Learn platform.
Engage in interactive sessions led by Microsoft-certified trainers to deepen your understanding through real-time guidance.
Work on practical labs using real Azure services, helping you gain confidence in managing cloud environments.
Build job-ready capabilities in cloud security, networking, governance, storage, and more—powered by a curriculum aligned with real-world roles.
Azure continues to gain strong momentum in the global cloud space—holding a 24% market share in 2024. With a 14.2% year-over-year growth in its customer base and adoption by over 350,000 businesses worldwide (as reported by HG Insights), Azure stands as a leading choice for scalable, enterprise-grade cloud solutions.
01.01 Introduction
01.02 What Is Cloud Computing
01.03 What Is CC
01.04 Benefits of Cloud Computing
01.05 Key Concepts and Terminology
01.06 Economies of Scale
01.07 CapEx vs OpEx
01.08 Public Cloud
01.09 Characteristics of Public Cloud
01.10 Private Cloud
01.11 Characteristics of Private Cloud
01.12 Hybrid Cloud
01.13 Characteristics of Hybrid Cloud
01.14 Review and What's Next
01.15 IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
01.16 Use Cases of IaaS
01.17 What Is PaaS (Platform as a Service)
01.18 Common Scenarios for PaaS
01.19 What Is SaaS (Software as a Service)
01.20 Shared Responsibility Model
02.01 Introduction
02.02 Azure Regions
02.03 Special Azure Regions
02.04 Region Pairs
02.05 Feature Availability Region-Wise
02.06 Availability Zones
02.07 Availability Sets
02.08 What Are Resource Groups
02.09 Azure Resource Manager
02.10 Azure Core Services and Products
02.11 What Is Azure Compute
02.12 Azure Virtual Machines – Audiocast Only
02.13 Virtual Machines I – Lab
02.14 Virtual Machines II – Lab
02.15 Virtual Machines III – Lab
02.16 Virtual Machines IV – Lab
02.17 Virtual Machines V – Lab
02.18 Virtual Machines VI – Lab
02.19 What Are Containers
02.20 Containers (Lab Activity)
02.21 What Are Virtual Networks
02.22 Virtual Networks – Lab
02.23 Azure Load Balancer
02.24 VPN Gateway
02.25 Azure Application Gateway I
02.26 Azure Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
02.27 Azure Storage Services
02.28 Structured Data
02.29 Semi-Structured Data
02.30 Unstructured Data
02.31 Azure Database Services
02.32 Azure SQL – Lab Demo
02.33 Azure Marketplace
02.34 What Is Internet of Things (IoT) – Introduction
02.35 IoT Hub
02.36 Azure Big Data and Analytics
02.37 Azure SQL Data Warehouse
02.38 Azure HDInsight
02.39 Azure Data Lake Analytics
02.40 Machine Learning
02.41 What Is Serverless Computing
02.42 The Concept of DevOps
02.43 Azure Management Tools
02.44 Creating Resources with PowerShell – Lab Activity
02.45 Creating Resources with Azure CLI – Lab Activity
02.46 Provision Resources Using Cloud Shell – Lab Activity
02.47 Azure Advisor
02.48 What Did We Learn
03.01 What to Expect in Module 3
03.02 Azure Firewalls
03.03 Azure Firewall – Lab Activity (Notes)
03.04 Azure Firewall – Lab Activity
03.05 Azure DDoS
03.06 Network Security Groups
03.07 Application Security Groups
03.08 Choosing the Right Network Security Solution
03.09 Authentication and Authorization
03.10 Azure Active Directory
03.11 Multi-Factor Authentication
03.12 Azure Security Center
03.13 Azure Security Center – Lab Activity
03.14 Azure Key Vault
03.15 Azure Information Protection
03.16 Azure Advanced Threat Protection
03.17 What Is Azure Policy
03.18 Azure Policy – Lab Activity
03.19 Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
03.20 Azure RBAC – Lab Activity
03.21 Azure Locks
03.22 Azure Locks – Lab Activity
03.23 Azure Blueprints
03.24 Subscription Governance
03.25 Azure Tags
03.26 Azure Monitoring
03.27 Azure Monitoring – Lab Activity
03.28 Azure Service Health
03.29 Monitoring Applications and Services
03.30 Compliance Terms and Requirements
03.31 Microsoft Privacy Statement
03.32 Microsoft Trust Center
03.33 Service Trust Portal
03.34 Azure Government Services
03.35 Azure Germany Services
03.36 Azure China
04.01 Module 4 Introduction – What to Expect in This Module
04.02 Azure Subscriptions
04.03 What Are Management Groups
04.04 Purchasing Azure Products & Services – Available Options
04.05 Usage Metrics
04.06 Factors Affecting Costs
04.07 The Concept of Zones for Billing
04.08 Azure Pricing Calculator
04.09 Azure Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
04.10 Ways to Minimize Costs in Azure
04.11 Azure Cost Management
04.12 Azure Support Plans
04.13 Alternative Support Options
04.14 Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
04.15 Composite SLAs
04.16 Improving Application SLAs
04.17 Public and Features
04.18 Providing Feedback
04.19 General Availability
04.20 Azure Updates, Announcements, and Roadmaps
04.21 Conclusion
1.01 Course Introduction
1.02 What Will You Learn
2.01 Introduction
2.02 Azure Administrative Tools
2.03 Demo: Creating a Microsoft Azure Account
2.04 Demo: Working with Azure PowerShell
2.05 Demo: Working with Azure CLI
2.06 Azure Tags
2.07 Managing Subscriptions and Implementing Cost Management
2.08 Resource Manager and Resource Groups
2.09 Managing Resources
2.10 ARM Template
2.11 Demo: Quickstart Templates
2.12 Cost Saving
2.13 Management Group Creation and Introduction to Azure Policy
2.14 Overview of Implementing Azure Policy
2.15 Implementing Azure Policy and Azure Policy Definitions
2.16 Demo: Implementing an Azure Policy
2.17 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Role Assignment
2.18 Creating a Role Definition and Role Assignment
2.19 Evolution of Azure RBAC Roles
2.20 Demo: Create and Assign Roles
2.21 RBAC Roles and Resource Manager Locks
2.22 Demo: Create Locks on Resources
2.23 Introduction to Azure Active Directory
2.24 AD DS vs. Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Editions
2.25 Implementing AD Join and Self-Service
2.26 Creating and Managing User Accounts in Azure
2.27 Creating Group Accounts and Administrative Units
2.28 Demo: Create Users and Group Account
2.29 Demo: Insert Guest Users to Directory
2.30 Demo: Create Administrative Unit
2.31 Quick Recap
3.01 Introduction
3.02 Azure Storage: Features, Services, and Account Types
3.03 Determine Replication Strategies
3.04 Demo: Create a Storage Account Using Portal and CLI
3.05 Access and Secure Azure Storage Accounts
3.06 Implement Blob Storage
3.07 Demo: Creation of Blob Storage
3.08 Access Tiers and Lifecycle Management of Azure Storage
3.09 Demo: Blob Lifecycle Management Rules and Replication
3.10 Blob Object Replication and Blob Types
3.11 Storage Pricing and Security Capabilities
3.12 Creating Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
3.13 Demo: Create Shared Access Signatures
3.14 Storage Service Encryption (SSE) and Encryption Keys
3.15 Storage Security Best Practices
3.16 Compare Azure Files to Azure Blobs
3.17 Overview of File Share Snapshot
3.18 Demo: Create Azure File Share
3.19 Demo: Create File Share Snapshot
3.20 Overview of Azure File Sync
3.21 Demo: Deploy File Sync
3.22 Configure Storage with Tools
3.23 Demo: Azure Storage Explorer
3.24 Demo: AzCopy
3.25 Quick Recap
4.01 Introduction
4.02 Cloud Service Responsibilities
4.03 Planning Virtual Machines
4.04 Determine Virtual Machine Sizing and Storage
4.05 Create Virtual Machines
4.06 Demo: Create a Virtual Machine from Portal and CLI
4.07 Accessing Virtual Machines in Azure (Windows and Linux)
4.08 Demo: Connect to a Windows Virtual Machine
4.09 Demo: Connect to a Linux Virtual Machine
4.10 Demo: Explore Other VM Images
4.11 Plan for Maintenance and Downtime
4.12 Availability Sets
4.13 Update and Fault Domains
4.14 Availability Zones
4.15 Vertical Scaling vs. Horizontal Scaling
4.16 Virtual Machine Scale Sets
4.17 Demo: Create Scale Sets and Autoscaling
4.18 Implement and Configure Autoscaling
4.19 Implement Custom Script Extensions
4.20 Demo: Install Software on Your VM
4.21 Demo: Query System and Runtime Information About the VM
4.22 Azure App Service Plans
4.23 Azure App Service Plan Scaling and Implementation
4.24 Demo: Scale Up App Service and Deploy Your Code to App Service
4.25 Continuous Integration and Deployment
4.26 Deployment Slots
4.27 Secure App Service
4.28 Create Custom Domain Names
4.29 Features of Backup and Application Insights
4.30 Containers vs. Virtual Machines
4.31 Features and Benefits of Azure Container Instances and Container Groups
4.32 Understanding the Docker Platform
4.33 Understanding AKS Terminology: Clusters and Nodes
4.34 Configure AKS Storage
4.35 Demo: Create an AKS Cluster and Deploy a Python App to AKS
4.36 Azure Automation Configuration and Desired State Configuration
4.37 Demo: Set Up a DSC and Configure a Desired State
4.38 Recap
5.01 Spotlight
6.01 Introduction
6.02 Virtual Network
6.03 Subnets
6.04 Address
6.05 Types of IP Address
6.06 Demo: Create Subnet and VNet
6.07 Implementing NSG and Creating NSG Rules
6.08 Demo: Creation of NSG
6.09 Create Azure Firewall Rules
6.10 Demo: Create Azure Firewall Rules
6.11 Azure Domain Name Service
6.12 Demo: Create DNS Zones
6.13 DNS Domains and Record Sets
6.14 Private DNS Zones
6.15 Demo: Private DNS Zones
6.16 VNet Peering Connections
6.17 Demo: Create VNet Peering
6.18 Determine Gateway Transits, VNet Peering, and Service Chaining Uses
6.19 VPN Gateway Uses
6.20 Create VPN Gateway
6.21 Determine VPN Gateway Type, SKU, and Generation
6.22 Create Local Network Gateway and On-Premises VPN Device Connection
6.23 Determine High Availability Scenarios
6.24 Demo: Create a VPN Gateway
6.25 Azure ExpressRoute
6.26 Site-to-Site ExpressRoute Coexistence and Intersite Comparison
6.27 Virtual WAN
6.28 Virtual System Routes and User-Defined Routes
6.29 Service Endpoint and Azure Private Link
6.30 Demo: Create an NVA
6.31 Azure Load Balancer (Public and Internal)
6.32 Determine Load Balancer SKUs and Backend Pool Configuration
6.33 Load Balancer Rules, Azure Load Balancer, and Session Persistence
6.34 Health Probe
6.35 Demo: Create a Load Balancer
6.36 Application Gateway
6.37 Application Gateway Routing
6.38 Application Gateway Components
6.39 Recap
7.01 Introduction
7.02 Azure Backup Center and Recovery Services Vault
7.03 Configure On-Premises Backup and Azure Recovery Services Agent
7.04 Demo: Backup Azure File Share
7.05 Backup of Virtual Machines
7.06 Backup and Restore Azure Virtual Machines
7.07 Microsoft Azure Backup Server
7.08 Compare Backup Options
7.09 Manage Soft Delete
7.10 Implement Azure Site Recovery
7.11 Demo: Backup Virtual Machine from VM Settings
7.12 Demo: Set Up Disaster Recovery for Azure VMs
7.13 Azure Monitor
7.14 Azure Monitor Data Platform and Data Sources
7.15 Activity Log Events and Querying the Activity Logs
7.16 Managing and Creating Azure Alert Rules
7.17 Demo: Use Activity Log Alerts to Monitor Azure Infrastructure
7.18 Determining Log Analytics Uses and Creating Workspace
7.19 Creating Connected Sources and Data Sources
7.20 Log Analytics Data Structuring and Queries
7.21 Demo: Set Up Log Analytics Workspace
7.22 Network Watcher Features and Components
7.23 Quick Recap
8.01 Spotlight
Section 01: Introduction
1.01 Use the Azure Portal
1.02 Assisted Practice: Create a Microsoft Azure Account
1.03 Use Azure Cloud Shell
1.04 Use Azure PowerShell
1.05 Assisted Practice: Work with Azure PowerShell
1.06 Use Azure CLI
1.07 Assisted Practice: Work with Azure CLI
1.08 Understand Azure Tags
1.09 Implement and Obtain a Subscription
1.10 Identify Subscription Usage
1.11 Implement Cost Management
1.12 Introduction to Resource Manager and Resource Groups
1.13 Understand ARM Templates
1.14 Assisted Practice: Deploy with Quickstart Templates
1.15 Explore Cost-Saving Strategies
2.01 Manage Group Creation
2.02 Introduction to Azure Policy
2.03 Assisted Practice: Implement an Azure Policy
2.04 Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
2.05 Assisted Practice: Create a Custom Role Definition
2.06 Configure Resource Locks
2.07 Assisted Practice: Apply Resource Locks
3.01 Introduction to Azure Active Directory and Its Benefits
3.02 Describe Azure Active Directory Concepts
3.03 Compare AD DS with Azure Active Directory
3.04 Understand Azure Active Directory Editions
3.05 Implement Azure AD Join
3.06 Implement Self-Service Password Reset
3.07 Create and Manage User Accounts
3.08 Create Bulk User Accounts
3.09 Create Group Accounts
3.10 Assisted Practice: Create Users and Group Accounts
3.11 Assisted Practice: Insert Guest Users to the Directory
3.12 Understand Administrative Units
3.13 Assisted Practice: Create an Administrative Unit
3.14 Implement Azure Active Directory
1.01 Implement Azure Storage
1.02 Explore Azure Storage Services
1.03 Determine Storage Account Kind
1.04 Understand Replication Strategies
1.05 Assisted Practice: Create a Storage Account Using Portal
1.06 Assisted Practice: Create a Storage Account Using CLI
1.07 Access Azure Storage
1.08 Secure Storage Endpoints
1.09 Implement Blob Storage
1.10 Create Blob Storage
1.11 Assisted Practice: Creation of Blob Storage
1.12 Create Blob Access Tiers
1.13 Add Blob Lifecycle Management Rules
1.14 Assisted Practice: Blob Lifecycle Management Rules and Replication
1.15 Determine Blob Object Replication
1.16 Explore Blob Upload Tools
1.17 Determine Storage Pricing
1.18 Review Storage Security Strategies
1.19 Create Shared Access Signature and Identify URI
1.20 Assisted Practice: Create Shared Access Signatures
1.21 Determine Storage Account Encryption
1.22 Create Customer-Managed Keys
1.23 Review Storage Security Best Practices
2.01 Compare Azure Files and Blob Storage
2.02 Manage File Shares and Snapshots
2.03 Assisted Practice: Manage/Mount File Share
2.04 Assisted Practice: Create File Share Snapshot
2.05 Implement Azure File Sync
2.06 Identify File Sync Components
2.07 Set Up Azure File Sync
2.08 Assisted Practice: Deploy Azure File Sync
3.01 Use Azure Storage Explorer
3.02 Assisted Practice: Azure Storage Explorer
3.03 Use Import/Export Service
3.04 Use AzCopy Tool
3.05 Assisted Practice: Use AzCopy
3.06 Implement a Stored Access Policy
1.01 Understand Cloud Service Responsibilities
1.02 Plan Virtual Machines
1.03 Determine Virtual Machine Sizing
1.04 Determine Virtual Machine Storage
1.05 Assisted Practice: Create a Virtual Machine from Portal
1.06 Assisted Practice: Create a Virtual Machine Using Azure CLI
1.07 Connect to a Virtual Machine
1.08 Assisted Practice: Connect to a Windows Virtual Machine
1.09 Assisted Practice: Connect to a Linux Virtual Machine
1.10 Assisted Practice: Explore Other VM Images
1.11 Plan for Maintenance and Downtime
1.12 Set Up Availability Sets
1.13 Understand Fault Domains and Update Domains
1.14 Explore Availability Zones and Scaling
1.15 Create and Implement Scale Sets
1.16 Assisted Practice: Create Scale Sets
1.17 Implement and Configure Autoscaling
1.18 Assisted Practice: Configure Autoscaling
1.19 Implement Virtual Machine Extensions
1.20 Implement Custom Script Extensions
1.21 Assisted Practice: Install Software on Your VM
1.22 Assisted Practice: Query System and Runtime Information About the VM
2.01 Understand App Service Plan Pricing
2.02 Scale Up the App Service Plan
2.03 Configure App Service Plan Scaling
2.04 Assisted Practice: Scale Up App Service
2.05 Implement Azure App Service Plan
2.06 Assisted Practice: Deploy Your Code to App Service
2.07 Configure App Service (Continuous Integration, Deployment Slots, Security, Backup, and Monitoring)
3.01 Containers vs. Virtual Machines
3.02 Explore Azure Container Instance (ACI) Benefits
3.03 Implement Container Groups
3.04 Understand Docker Platform
3.05 Understand AKS Terminology
3.06 Understand AKS Cluster and Node Architecture
3.07 Assisted Practice: Create an AKS Cluster
3.08 Understand AKS Networking and Storage
3.09 Configure AKS Scaling
3.10 Assisted Practice: Deploy a Python App to AKS
3.11 Introduction to Azure Automation State Configuration
3.12 Understand PowerShell DSC
3.13 Use PowerShell DSC to Achieve Desired State Configuration
3.14 Assisted Practice: Set Up DSC and Configure a Desired State
3.15 Create Scale Set and Install Web Server on It Using ARM Template
1.01 Plan Virtual Network, Subnet, and IP Addressing
1.02 Assisted Practice: Create Subnet and VNet
1.03 Understand IP Addressing
1.04 Introduction to NSG and Firewall
1.05 Assisted Practice: Creation of NSG
1.06 Determine Azure Firewall Use
1.07 Create Azure Firewall and Rules
1.08 Assisted Practice: Create Azure Firewall Rules
1.09 Identify and Verify Custom Domains
1.10 Create DNS Zones
1.11 Assisted Practice: Create DNS Zones
1.12 Delegate DNS Zone and Verify Delegation
1.13 Plan for Private DNS Zones
1.14 Assisted Practice: Private DNS Zones
2.01 Understand VNet Peering
2.02 Determine Gateway Transit and Connectivity Needs
2.03 Create VNet Peering
2.04 Assisted Practice: Configure VNet Peering
2.05 Determine Service Chaining Use
2.06 Understand VPN Gateway Use, SKU, and Create S2S Connections
2.07 Assisted Practice: Create a VPN Gateway
2.08 Determine ExpressRoute Uses, Capabilities, and Comparison
2.09 Determine Virtual WAN Uses
3.01 Review System Routes and User-Defined Routes
3.02 Determine Service Endpoint Uses
3.03 Identify Private Link Uses
3.04 Assisted Practice: Create an NVA
3.05 Implement and Configure Load Balancers
3.06 Assisted Practice: Create a Load Balancer
3.07 Implement Azure Application Gateway
3.08 Create Application Gateway with Path-Based Routing
1.01 Implement Azure Backup Center
1.02 Configure Recovery Services Vault Backup Options
1.03 Implement On-Premises File and Folder Backup
1.04 Configure the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent
1.05 Assisted Practice: Backup Azure File Share
1.06 Protect Virtual Machine Data
1.07 Create Virtual Machine Snapshot
1.08 Backup and Restore Virtual Machine
1.09 Implement Azure Backup Server
1.10 Compare Backup Options
1.11 Manage Soft Delete
1.12 Implement Site Recovery
1.13 Assisted Practice: Create a Virtual Machine Backup
2.01 Describe Azure Monitor Key Capabilities
2.02 Understand Azure Monitor Components
2.03 Define Metrics and Logs
2.04 Identify Data Type
2.05 Describe Activity Logs Event
2.06 Query the Activity Logs
2.07 Assisted Practice: Enable Disaster Recovery for Azure VMs
2.08 Manage Azure Monitor Alerts
2.09 Create Alert Rules
2.10 Create Action Group
2.11 Determine Log Analytics Usage
2.12 Create and Define Data Source
2.13 Visualize and Structure Log Analytics Data
2.14 Describe Network Watcher Features and Components
2.15 Assisted Practice: Set Up a Log Analytics Workspace
2.16 Configure Action Group to Notify in Case of Any Events Within Azure Infrastructure
1.01 Course Introduction
1.02 What Will You Learn
2.01 Learning Objectives
2.02 Azure Overview
2.03 Azure Design Governance
2.04 Azure Subscription and Accounts
2.05 Tagging
2.06 Solution for Azure Blueprints
2.07 Solution for Using Azure Policy
2.08 Demo Azure Policy and Governance Lab
2.09 Recap
3.01 Learning Objectives
3.02 Azure Active Directory
3.03 Azure Active Directory Licenses
3.04 Solution for Single-sign On
3.05 Solution for Authentication
3.06 Solution for Conditional Access
3.07 Solution for Managed Identity
3.08 Solution for Key Vault
3.09 Solution for Hybrid Identities
3.10 Solution for Self-Service
3.11 Solution for B2B Integration
3.12 Demo Azure AD Setup and Single Sign-On
3.13 Recap
4.01 Learning Objectives
4.02 Choosing an Authorization Approach
4.03 Access Management Solution
4.04 Azure AD Privileged Identity Management
4.05 Hierarchical Structure for Access Control
4.06 Demo Manage Subscriptions and RBAC
4.07 Demo Azure AD Identity Protection
4.08 Recap
5.01 Spotlight
6.01 Learning Objectives
6.02 Monitoring Tools
6.03 Azure Monitor Health and Availability Monitoring
6.04 Initiating Automated Response Using Action Groups
6.05 Configure and Manage Alerts
6.06 Demo Azure Logging and Monitoring
6.07 Demo Azure Alerts
6.08 Recap
7.01 Learning Objectives
7.02 Architecture Best Practices for Reliability into Categories
7.03 Solution for Recovery in Different Regions
7.04 Solution for Azure Backup Management
7.05 Solution for Data Archiving and Retention
7.06 Demo Virtual Machine Availability Zone
7.07 Demo Azure Front Door
7.08 Demo Azure Traffic Manager
7.09 Demo Virtual Machine Scale Set
7.10 Demo Azure SQL DB Geo Replication
7.11 Recap
8.01 Learning Objectives
8.02 Architectural Best Practices for Reliability
8.03 Azure Service Dependencies
8.04 Solution for Azure Site Recovery
8.05 Snapshots and Recovery Points
8.06 Demo Backup and Recovery of Virtual Machines
8.07 Demo Backing Up On-Premises Workload
8.08 Demo Implementing Azure Site Recovery between Azure Regions
8.09 Recap
9.01 Learning Objectives
9.02 Azure Non-Relational Data
9.03 Azure Storage Account
9.04 Solution for Encrypting Data
9.05 Storage Service Encryption
9.06 Demo Managing Azure Storage and Storage Service
9.07 Recap
10.01 Spotlight
11.01 Learning Objectives
11.02 Azure SQL Database
11.03 Deployment Options for Azure SQL Database
11.04 Pricing Model for Azure SQL
11.05 Azure SQL Edge
11.06 Cosmos DB
11.07 Demo Azure Cosmos DB and Adding Data
11.08 Recap
12.01 Learning Objectives
12.02 Modern Data Platform Reference Architecture
12.03 Solution for Data Integration
12.04 Azure Synapse Analytics
12.05 Design a strategy for Hot Warm and Cold data path
12.06 Design Azure Stream Analytics
12.07 Recap
13.01 Learning Objectives
13.02 Solution for Compute Provisioning
13.03 Solution for App Service
13.04 Solution for Containers
13.05 Solution for Automating Compute Management
13.06 Demo Implementing Azure Web Apps
13.07 Recap
14.01 Learning Objectives
14.02 Message and Event Scenario
14.03 Messaging Solution
14.04 Designing an Event Solution
14.05 Features of Azure Kubernetes Service
14.06 Orchestration Solution for Deployment and Maintenance of Applications
14.07 Design Application Lifecycle
14.08 Demo Azure Kubernetes Service
14.09 Recap
15.01 Spotlight
16.01 Learning Objectives
16.02 Network Architecture
16.03 Technologies Used to Choose Architecture
16.04 Solution for Network Addressing and Name Resolution
16.05 Solution for Network Provisioning
16.06 Solution for Network Security
16.07 Solution for Network Connectivity
16.08 Solution for Automating Network Management
16.09 Solution for Load Balancing and Traffic Routing
16.10 Demo Creating Virtual Networking and Resolving Domain Names
16.11 Demo Virtual Network Connections Using VPN Gateways
16.12 Demo Using Hub and Spoke Connectivity
16.13 Recap
17.01 Learning Objectives
17.02 Migration with Cloud Framework
17.03 Azure Migration Framework
17.04 Accessing Workloads
17.05 Migration Tools
17.06 Migrating Databases
17.07 Uses of Data Box Devices
17.08 Demo Server Migration Using Azure Migrate - Part 1
17.09 Demo Server Migration Using Azure Migrate - Part 2
17.10 Demo Server Migration Using Azure Migrate - Part 3
17.11 Demo Migration of Application to Azure
17.12 Demo Migration of Database to Azure
17.13 Recap
18.01 Learning Objectives
18.02 Solution for Cost Management
18.03 Cost Design Principles
18.04 Optimizing Costs from Recommendations
18.05 Cost Optimization Checklists
18.06 Demo Generate Report on Cost Spend
18.07 Recap
19.01 Spotlight
1.01 About Nvidya
1.02 Prerequisite
1.03 Introduction to Cloud Computing
1.04 Benefits of Cloud Computing
1.05 Skills to be covered
1.06 Why this course?
1.07 Curriculum
1.08 Course Components
1.09 Career benefits for an Azure Solutions Architect
2.01 Design for management groups and subscriptions
2.02 Design for Resource Groups
2.03 Recommend a Strategy for Tagging
2.04 Recommend a Solution for using Azure Policy
2.05 Assisted Practice: Azure Policy Creation
2.06 Assisted Practice: Assign a built-in Azure policy to an Azure resource group
2.07 Recommend a Solution for using Azure Blueprints
2.08 Design Governance
3.01 Azure Active Directory
3.02 Recommend a Solution for Single-Sign On (SSO)
3.03 Recommend a solution for Authentication
3.04 Recommend a Solution for Conditional Access
3.05 Recommend a Solution that includes Managed Identities
3.06 Recommend a Solution that includes Key Vault
3.07 Assisted Practice: Azure Key Vault
3.08 Recommend a solution for a Hybrid Identity
3.09 Recommend a solution for User Self-service
3.10 Recommend and implement a Solution for B2B Integration
3.11 Assisted Practice: Azure AD Join
3.12 Assisted Practice: Azure AD – User Creation
3.13 Assisted Practice: Azure AD - Guest User Creation
3.14 Assisted Practice: Azure AD - Group Creation
3.15 Assisted Practice: Azure AD Authentication for Storage
3.16 Unassisted Practice: Azure AD – Add a Custom Domain
3.17 Setting up Azure Active Directory
4.01 Choose an Authorization Approach
4.02 Recommend a Hierarchical Structure for Access Control
4.03 Recommend an Access Management Solution
4.04 Assisted Practice: Manage Subscriptions and RBAC
4.05 Assisted Practice: Azure AD Identity Protection
4.06 Assisted Practice: Azure RBAC and Policy
4.07 Assisted Practice: Azure AD PIM
4.08 Designing Role-Based Access Control
5.01 Design for Azure Workbooks and Azure Insights
5.02 Recommend Appropriate Monitoring Tools for a Solution
5.03 Azure Monitoring
5.04 Health and availability monitoring
5.05 Cost Monitoring
5.06 Advanced Logging
5.07 Choose a Mechanism for Event Routing and Escalation
5.08 Assisted Practice: Create Action Groups
5.09 Assisted Practice: Azure Alerts
5.10 Assisted Practice: Azure Monitor
5.11 Design Solution for Logging and Monitoring
6.01 Identify the availability requirements for Azure resources
6.02 Assisted Practice: Virtual Machine Availability set
6.03 Assisted Practice: Virtual Machine Availability zone
6.04 Azure Front Door
6.05 Assisted Practice: Azure Front Door
6.06 Azure Traffic Manager
6.07 Assisted Practice: Azure Traffic Manager
6.08 Recommend a high availability solution for compute
6.09 Assisted Practice: Manage Virtual Machines Scale sets
6.10 Recommend a high availability solution for relational data storage
6.11 Assisted Practice: Azure SQL DB – Geo Replication
6.12 Recommend a high availability solution for non relational data
6.13 Identify Storage Types for High Availability
6.14 Designing Solution for High Availability
7.01 Recommend a Recovery Solution for Azure Workloads
7.02 Recommend a Solution for Azure Backup Management
7.03 Design a Solution for Data Archiving and Retention
7.04 Design an Azure Site Recovery Solution
7.05 Assisted Practice: Azure Site Recovery
7.06 Recommend a Solution for Recovery in Different Regions
7.07 Implement Azure Site Recovery between Azure regions
8.01 Overview of Azure Non-relational Data
8.02 Storage Account
8.03 Design for Azure Blob storage
8.04 Azure Files
8.05 Design for Azure disk solutions
8.06 Storage Security
8.07 Assisted Practice: Manage Azure Storage
8.08 Assisted Practice: Manage Storage Access Keys
8.09 Recommend a Solution for Encrypting Data
8.10 Implement Storage Account
9.01 Select an Appropriate Data Platform Based on Requirements
9.02 Recommend Database Service Tier Sizing
9.03 Recommend a Solution for Database Scalability
9.04 Assisted Practice: Azure SQL DB
9.05 Design security for data
9.06 Design for Azure SQL Edge
9.07 Design for Azure Cosmos DB
9.08 Storage Management Tools
9.09 Assisted Practice: Cosmos DB
9.10 Design Solution for Database
10.01 Recommend a Data Flow to Meet Business Requirements
10.02 Recommend a solution for Data Integration
10.03 Design a strategy for hot, warm, cold data path
10.04 Design Azure Stream Analytics solution for data analysis
11.01 Recommend a Solution for Compute Provisioning
11.02 Assisted Practice: Virtual Machine
11.03 Unassisted Practice: Manage VM Sizes
11.04 Unassisted Practice: Virtual Machine Extension – Powershell DSC
11.05 Recommend a Solution for App service
11.06 Determine Appropriate Compute Technologies
11.07 Recommend a Solution for Containers
11.08 Assisted Practice: Create a Container Instance
11.09 Assisted Practice: Create a Container Registry
11.10 Recommend a solution for Automating Compute Management
11.11 Implement Web Apps
12.01 Recommend a Microservices Architecture
12.02 Assisted Practice: Azure Kubernetes Service
12.03 Recommend an Orchestration Solution for Deployment and Maintenance of Applications
12.04 Assisted Practice: ARM Template
12.05 Recommend a solution for API Integration
12.06 Design solution for App Architecture
13.01 Recommend a Network Architecture
13.02 Recommend a Solution for Network Addressing and Name Resolution
13.03 Recommend a Solution for Network Provisioning
13.04 Recommend Solutions for Network Security
13.05 Recommend Solutions for Network Connectivity
13.06 Assisted Practice: Creating virtual networking and resolving domain names
13.07 Recommend Solution for Automating Network Management
13.08 Recommend Solution for Load Balancing and Traffic Routing
13.09 Assisted Practice: Load Balancer
13.10 Assisted Practice: Vnet-to-Vnet connection using VPN gateway
13.11 Assisted Practice: Implement Intersite Connectivity
13.12 Assisted Practice: Manage High Availability with Application Gateway
13.13 Design a Network Solution
14.01 Azure Migrate
14.02 Assessments using Azure Migrate
14.03 Recommend a Solution for Migrating Applications and VMs
14.04 Assisted Practice: Migrate Azure App Service with Azure Migration Assistant
14.05 Recommend a Solution for Migrating Databases
14.06 Determine Migration Scope
14.07 Recommend a Solution for Migrating Data
15.01 Recommend a Solution for Cost Management and Cost Reporting
15.02 Recommend Solutions to Minimize Costs
15.03 Assisted Practice: Generate Report on Spend
15.04 Unassisted Practice: Billing Alerts
This Azure Developer Certification training aligns with the latest (2020) edition of Azure Developer Certified Associate exam AZ-204. AZ-204 is the updated version of the existing exam for the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate:AZ-203. This exam verifies your ability to select, develop, and implement Azure cloud technology solutions.
Launch virtual machines in two distinct virtual networks and configure VNet peering to establish communication between them. Confirm that the networks are properly connected.
Create a custom Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) role tailored for a computer operator and deploy an Azure Web App through the Azure Portal.
Develop an Azure Function in Visual Studio that responds to messages in an Azure Storage Queue. Set up queue bindings and deploy the function directly from the IDE
This certification is perfect for individuals looking to break into cloud computing, especially those interested in learning about cloud architecture and managing Azure environments. It’s great for fresh graduates entering the workforce and professionals with less than two years of experience who want to shift their career toward cloud technology, whether from technical or non-technical fields.
By completing this program, you’ll receive a certification recognized by both Microsoft and Nvidya. You’ll learn core cloud architecture principles directly from Microsoft Certified Trainers and work on hands-on projects that reflect real-world challenges. Plus, you’ll earn official certificates on the Microsoft Learn platform and gain access to career support services, including exclusive job listings, resume help, and ways to boost your profile for recruiters.
This certification helps prove your cloud expertise, giving you a competitive edge and increasing your earning potential. With nearly half of enterprises already running on public cloud platforms in 2024, professionals skilled in Azure architecture and administration are in strong demand, making this certification a smart career investment.
If you don’t pass your exam on the first try, you’ll need to wait 24 hours before retaking it. After that, each additional retake requires a 14-day wait. You can attempt the exam up to five times within 12 months of your initial attempt. If you fail five times, you must wait a full year before trying again. Passing exams can’t be retaken unless your certification expires, and retakes require paying the exam fee again.
It depends on the certification type. Entry-level fundamentals like AZ-900 don’t expire, but role-based certifications such as AZ-104 and AZ-305 are valid for one year. To keep your certification active, you’ll need to renew it before it expires.
Once certified, you can pursue roles such as Azure Cloud Architect, Azure Administrator, Technical Architect, Cloud Solutions Architect, Software Architect, or Data Architect. This certification sets you up for a range of cloud-focused job roles.
““The way Nvidya structured this course gave me real confidence—not just theory, but actual skills I could use from day one.””
“I wanted to get into cloud, but most online courses I tried were too surface-level. Nvidya’s Azure Cloud Architect program was different iit walked me through real Azure use cases like setting up VNets and using Azure Functions with queues. The trainer was incredibly patient, and the recorded sessions helped when I couldn’t attend live. I passed the AZ-104 and was promoted internally within 2 months. Hands down, the most impactful course I’ve taken in my career.”
““Nvidya’s Azure course made the jump into cloud architecture feel manageable and exciting.””
“I knew cloud was the next step but didn’t know where to start. This course made Azure less intimidating. The custom RBAC project and web app deployment task were exactly the kind of things I ended up doing during my first week at my new job. I especially appreciated the ongoing support and the MS Learn certificates. It's not just about passing exams it’s about actually being ready to work in cloud. Highly recommend it if you're switching careers like I was.”
Gain practical expertise crafted with industry and academic input
Learn from seasoned professionals sharing real-world insights and case studies
Build skills through hands-on projects with real data and virtual labs
Enjoy 24/7 access to mentors and a supportive learning community
The Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect Certification equips you with essential knowledge of Azure, including cloud architecture, administration, deployment, and management of scalable solutions. Earning this certification can boost your career potential, with an average salary around $102,000. It also connects you with a strong professional network, opening doors to top job opportunities in the cloud computing space.
You are allowed up to five attempts to pass the certification exam within a 12-month period. If you don’t succeed after five tries, you must wait a full year from your last attempt before trying again.
To keep advancing, consider pursuing complementary certifications like Cloud Computing or DevOps programs. These will deepen your expertise and increase your career growth opportunities.
Businesses worldwide are rapidly moving their infrastructure to the cloud for greater agility and scalability. With nearly a million cloud-related job openings predicted globally, Azure Cloud Architects are in high demand. According to industry reports, Azure Cloud Architects earn an average salary of around $119,487 annually, making it a highly rewarding career path.
Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or undergraduate degree in any field. While prior experience isn’t mandatory, having basic knowledge of Azure administration, development, or DevOps will make learning smoother and faster.
This certification prepares you for a variety of roles, including:
Key technical skills include programming basics, cloud management, networking, storage, and security expertise. Soft skills like decision-making, communication, business understanding, time management, and adaptability are equally important. Nvidya’s certification helps you build all these skills for a well-rounded cloud career.
Top firms such as Microsoft, Accenture, Mindtree, Tata Consultancy Services, Cognizant, Capgemini, HCL Technologies, and ITC actively recruit certified Azure Cloud Architects.
Certified Azure Cloud Architects can expect an average annual salary of about $119,487 worldwide.
You must have a high school diploma or undergraduate degree recognized in your country of residence or work. No prior professional experience is necessary, though familiarity with Azure administration, development, or DevOps concepts is beneficial.
Azure Cloud Architects are responsible for designing, deploying, and managing large-scale Azure solutions. Their responsibilities include:
Through Nvidya’s Azure Cloud Architect Certification, you will gain the skills needed to perform these critical tasks effectively.
To renew your Azure certification:
Renewing your certification ensures you remain current with evolving Azure technologies.
Yes, Nvidya delivers custom corporate training programs focused on emerging tech skills like cloud computing, AI, DevOps, and more. We collaborate with enterprises of all sizes to provide:
Our expert consultants help organizations upskill their teams and drive digital transformation.
Nvidya offers 24/7 learner support through email, chat, and phone. You also get lifetime access to a dedicated community forum for peer support and expert advice—ensuring you’re never alone in your learning journey.
No worries—missing a live class won’t stop your progress. With Nvidya’s flexible learning model, you can watch recorded sessions anytime from your dashboard. This allows you to catch up at your own pace and continue learning seamlessly.
Nvidya’s Azure certification program is praised for its practical, job-oriented curriculum and expert-led sessions. Learners benefit from a hands-on learning approach, flexibility to learn anytime, and strong career support—making it a trusted choice for professionals aiming to break into cloud computing.
Absolutely! Nvidya offers a wide range of advanced certifications and master's programs in Cloud Computing and DevOps. After completing your Azure Cloud Architect Certification, you can explore:
Each program is crafted to deepen your expertise and prepare you for high-impact roles in cloud and DevOps.
Nvidya includes one Azure exam voucher with your course enrollment. This voucher is valid in the following countries:
India, USA, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Fiji, Brunei, Greenland, Guam, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and South Georgia.
Please check the course details to confirm voucher availability based on your location.