Microsoft AZ-305: Designing Azure Infrastructure Solutions
by Microsoft
Master the design of Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions with comprehensive study materials and practice exams for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
AZ-305 Study Plan
Comprehensive 6-week study plan to master Azure infrastructure design
6 Weeks
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Exam Domains
Understanding the weight and focus areas of each exam domain
Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions
25–30%
- • Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) solutions
- • Governance solutions
- • Monitoring and logging solutions
Design data storage solutions
20–25%
- • Relational data storage solutions
- • Non-relational data storage solutions
- • Data integration and analytics solutions
Design business continuity solutions
15–20%
- • Backup and disaster recovery solutions
- • High availability solutions
Design infrastructure solutions
30–35%
- • Compute solutions
- • Network solutions
- • Migration strategies
Weekly Study Plan
1
Identity, Governance, and Monitoring Solutions
Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions (25–30%)
12-15 hours
Study Time
Key Topics:
- Design Azure Active Directory solutions
- Design governance solutions
- Design monitoring and logging solutions
- Design authentication and authorization strategies
Recommended Resources:
Microsoft Learn
Azure Architecture Center
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2
Data Storage Solutions
Design data storage solutions (20–25%)
10-12 hours
Study Time
Key Topics:
- Design data storage solutions for relational data
- Design data storage solutions for non-relational data
- Design data integration solutions
- Design data analytics solutions
Recommended Resources:
Hands-on Labs
Azure Documentation
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3
Business Continuity Solutions
Design business continuity solutions (15–20%)
8-10 hours
Study Time
Key Topics:
- Design backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Design high availability solutions
- Design resilient applications
- Design fault tolerance strategies
Recommended Resources:
Azure Portal
Case Studies
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4
Infrastructure Solutions - Compute
Design infrastructure solutions (30–35%)
10-12 hours
Study Time
Key Topics:
- Design compute solutions
- Design virtual machine solutions
- Design container solutions
- Design serverless solutions
Recommended Resources:
Azure Architecture Center
Hands-on Labs
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5
Infrastructure Solutions - Networking
Design infrastructure solutions (30–35%)
10-12 hours
Study Time
Key Topics:
- Design network solutions
- Design connectivity solutions
- Design security solutions for infrastructure
- Design migration strategies
Recommended Resources:
Microsoft Learn
Azure Portal
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Review and Practice
Comprehensive Review
8-10 hours
Study Time
Key Topics:
- Architecture design patterns review
- Case study practice
- Mock exam preparation
- Weak areas reinforcement
Recommended Resources:
Practice Exams
Flashcards
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Study Tips for Success
Preparation Strategies
- Focus heavily on case studies and real-world scenarios
- Practice designing solutions for complex requirements
- Understand Azure Well-Architected Framework pillars
- Review Azure architecture patterns and best practices
Important Reminders
- This is an expert-level exam requiring extensive experience
- Hands-on experience with Azure is crucial for success
- Review the latest Azure services and features
- Practice time management for case study questions