I Failed Azure

Hi everyone,

Following up on last week's good news about finally passing the AZ-104, I wanted to share something that was instrumental in my success: practical, hands-on projects.

As you know, my first attempt at the AZ-104 was a humbling experience. It made me realise that theoretical knowledge alone isn't enough for this exam. That's why I dedicated myself to building five practical Azure projects to solidify my understanding of key concepts.

These projects aren't just random exercises; they're designed to reflect the underlying architectures used in real-world cloud deployments today.

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Now, let's dive into the projects that helped me solidify my Azure skills…

Here's what you'll learn by working through these projects:

• Virtual Machines & Networking: Build and secure virtual networks, configure subnets and NSGs, implement load balancing, and optimize costs. This project covers the fundamental building blocks of Azure infrastructure.

• Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory): Manage identities, enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA), configure conditional access policies, and understand role-based access control (RBAC). This is crucial for securing your Azure environment.

• App Services: Deploy, scale, and back up web applications, configure deployment slots for seamless updates, and monitor application performance. This project gets you hands-on with Azure's PaaS offering.

• Storage Accounts: Learn how to manage different types of storage accounts (Blob, File, Queue, Table), implement data lifecycle management, and configure access control.

• Azure Functions: Build serverless applications, integrate with other Azure services, and automate tasks using triggers and bindings.

These projects come with step-by-step guides and practical scenarios to help you master Azure fundamentals. Whether you're preparing for the AZ-104 or simply want to enhance your cloud skills, these projects are a great way to learn by doing.

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By building these projects, I not only filled the gaps in my knowledge but also gained invaluable real-world experience. This hands-on approach was the key to my AZ-104 success, and I'm confident it can help you too.

I'm also considering creating video tutorials walking through these projects. If that's something you'd be interested in, let me know by replying to this email!

Onwards and upwards!

Luke