– Overview of Azure Cloud Architecture
– Core Azure components (Compute, Networking, Storage)
– Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and its role in resource management
– Azure regions, availability zones, and resource grouping
– Introduction to Azure Governance and Management
– Role of the Azure Solutions Architect in cloud design and management

– Designing virtual networks (VNets), subnets, and IP addressing schemes
– Configuring load balancing and traffic management
– Azure Load Balancer
– Azure Application Gateway
– Azure Front Door
– Virtual machines (VMs) and scalable compute options
– Designing for high availability (HA) and fault tolerance
– Implementing Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS)
– Networking design considerations (VPN, ExpressRoute, Network Security Groups)
– Azure Hybrid Connectivity solutions (SitetoSite VPN, ExpressRoute)
Lab:
Handson exercises on designing and implementing virtual networks and VM configurations.

– Designing data storage solutions
– Azure Blob Storage, Azure File Storage, and Azure Disk Storage
– Data Lake Storage Gen2 for big data scenarios
– Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL solutions
– Database migration strategies and tools
– Azure Database Migration Service
– Liftandshift vs. refactoring approaches for databases
– Migrating large volumes of data to Azure (AzCopy, Data Box)
– Implementing Azure Backup for storage and database protection
– Azure Storage security best practices (encryption, identity and access management)
– Designing storage solutions for scalability and performance optimization
Lab:
Handson practice with data migration using Azure tools, designing storage solutions, and securing data.

– Principles of designing for resiliency in Azure
– Redundancy, failover, and georeplication
– Implementing disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
– Designing for business continuity with Azure Backup and Azure Files
– Creating faulttolerant architectures for applications
– Leveraging Azure Availability Zones for high availability
– Implementing CrossRegion replication and multiregion architecture
– Design considerations for minimizing downtime during failover
Lab:
Implementing and testing disaster recovery solutions with Azure Site Recovery and Backup.

– Overview of Azure Security Framework and shared responsibility model
– Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM)
– Rolebased access control (RBAC) and policies
– Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) integration
– Network security in Azure
– Configuring firewalls and security groups
– Azure Security Center for threat management
– Network security and segmentation using NSG and NVA
– Implementing encryption for data at rest and in transit
– Azure Key Vault for managing secrets and certificates
– Azure Sentinel for security monitoring and incident response
– Designing secure application architectures in Azure
– Azure App Service security
– Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) security best practices
Lab:
Implementing security best practices, including encryption, IAM, and network security.

– Understanding Azure pricing models and cost management tools
– Estimating costs using the Azure Pricing Calculator
– Azure Cost Management and Billing
– Implementing cost optimization strategies
– Rightsizing resources (VMs, storage, etc.)
– Using Reserved Instances (RIs) and Azure Hybrid Benefit
– Designing for cost efficiency in cloud architectures
– Scaling resources dynamically based on demand
– Using Azure spot instances for nonproduction workloads
– Managing and forecasting cloud budgets in Azure
– Monitoring and optimizing resource utilization with Azure Advisor
Lab:
Handson activity on cost estimation, resource scaling, and using Azure Advisor to optimize costs.

– Designing multicloud architectures with Azure
– Hybrid cloud solutions (Azure Stack, Azure Arc)
– DevOps practices and tools in Azure (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform)
– Advanced Azure Networking configurations (BGP routing, ExpressRoute Premium)
– Implementing Azure AI and ML services in an architecture
– Designing Azure solutions for IoT (Internet of Things)
– Leveraging serverless architectures in Azure (Azure Functions, Logic Apps)
Lab:
Implementing multicloud, hybrid solutions, and serverless architecture.

– Review of key concepts
– Group discussions on advanced architecture design patterns
Final project: Design an endtoend Azure solution based on a realworld business scenario (participants will design infrastructure, data storage, security, resiliency, and cost optimization strategies).
Assessment: Submit final project, including architecture diagrams, solution components, and cost estimates.
Conclusion: Final Q&A and discussion on career opportunities and certifications in Azure.
Assessment:
Weekly quizzes to reinforce learning
Final project submission and peer review