AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Training & Certification Course
The AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions course equips cloud engineers and solution architects with advanced skills to design secure, scalable, and resilient Azure environments, addressing the critical industry need for professionals who can translate business requirements into cloud architectures.
Course Overview
Students engage with core Azure services including Azure Virtual Networks, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor. The course includes hands-on lab exercises conducted in the Azure Portal, where learners build real-world solutions such as hub-spoke network topologies, implement identity governance with Microsoft Entra ID, configure private endpoints for data security, and deploy multi-tier applications using infrastructure-as-code tools like Bicep or Terraform. One key project involves designing a secure, highly available application architecture with global load balancing via Azure Front Door, integrated monitoring, and disaster recovery planning, aligning with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework.
By completing AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, professionals gain direct preparation for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, recognized globally as a benchmark for cloud architecture expertise. Certified architects report average salaries between $130,000 and $160,000 annually, with roles in enterprise cloud transformation and federal government projects. Optiv Solutions enhances this path with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Microsoft courseware, and 1-on-1 mentoring, ensuring deep mastery. Graduates are equipped to lead cloud initiatives, optimize infrastructure costs, and design solutions that drive digital innovation across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Skills You’ll Develop
Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• Cloud Engineers
• Azure Infrastructure Specialists
• IT Professionals with experience in Azure
• DevOps Engineers working with Azure
• Technical Decision Makers considering cloud infrastructure
• Systems Administrators looking to specialize in Azure
• Enterprise Architects
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ Prerequisites for AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions include the following technical benchmarks. Candidates must hold the Azure Administrator AZ-104 certification or possess equivalent professional Azure management experience. You must demonstrate the ability to configure and manage Azure compute services, including virtual machines, containers, and serverless architectures. Proficiency in Azure virtual networking is required, specifically the ability to configure subnets, virtual networks, and load balancing solutions. You must have experience implementing Azure Storage technologies for both unstructured data and database solutions. A strong understanding of core application design principles is necessary, including the implementation of messaging systems and high availability architectures. Finally, you must have hands-on experience with identity management using Azure RBAC, security protocols, and the implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, such as Azure Site Recovery.
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Design Identity, Governance, and Monitoring Solutions
- Design a governance solution: Management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, and Azure Policy.
- Design an identity and access management solution: Microsoft Entra ID, multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and hybrid identity.
- Design a monitoring solution: Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Azure Monitor strategies
Module 2: Design Data Storage Solutions
- Design a non-relational data storage solution: Storage accounts, blob storage tiers, data redundancy options, and file shares.
- Design a relational data storage solution: Azure SQL options, Azure Cosmos DB, and database scaling choices.
- Design data integration: Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and data transfer pipelines.
Module 3: Design Business Continuity Solutions
- Design a business continuity solution: Backup and recovery strategies for compute and storage.
- Design for high availability and disaster recovery: Recovery Services vaults, Azure Site Recovery, and cross-region replication.
Module 4: Design Infrastructure Solutions
- Design a compute solution: Virtual machines, VM scale sets, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and serverless options.
- Design a network infrastructure solution: Virtual networks (VNets), subnets, IP addressing, load balancers, Application Gateway, and hybrid connections.
- Design migrations: Assessment tools, migration strategies, and workload transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AZ-305 certification exam included in the AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions course fee?
The Microsoft AZ-305 certification exam is not included in the course fee. It must be purchased separately for $165 USD. Pricing varies by region and excludes applicable taxes, per official Microsoft certification guidelines.
How long is lab access provided for the AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions training?
You receive 30 days of lab access post-training. This includes a live Azure sandbox environment for hands-on practice. You will master designing identity, governance, storage, and infrastructure solutions using real-world Microsoft Azure services.
What is the format, question count, and passing score for the AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam?
The AZ-305 exam features 40–60 questions with a 120-minute limit. You need a passing score of 700 out of 1000. It includes scenario-based questions, case studies, drag-and-drop tasks, and standard multiple-choice formats.
How long is the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification valid, and how do I renew it?
This certification is valid for one year. Renewal requires passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn within six months of expiration. Successful completion extends your certification for another full year.