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Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Certification Guide
Design Azure solutions with AZ-305 certification guide. Learn architecture patterns, security, and business continuity.
By Andy Pham
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Certification Guide
The AZ-305 certification validates your expertise in designing Azure solutions that meet business requirements.
Exam Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | AZ-305 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | 40-60 questions |
| Passing Score | 700/1000 |
| Prerequisites | AZ-104 recommended |
| Cost | $165 USD |
Exam Domains
Design Identity and Access (25-30%)
- Authentication and authorization
- Governance solutions
Design Data Storage (25-30%)
- Data storage solutions
- Data integration
Design Business Continuity (10-15%)
- Backup and recovery
- High availability
Design Infrastructure (25-30%)
- Compute solutions
- Network solutions
Architecture Patterns
Multi-Region Architecture:
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ Region 1 │ │ Region 2 │
│ (Primary) │────▶│ (Secondary)│
│ ┌───────┐ │ │ ┌───────┐ │
│ │ VMs │ │ │ │ VMs │ │
│ └───────┘ │ │ └───────┘ │
│ ┌───────┐ │ │ ┌───────┐ │
│ │ SQL DB│◀─┼─────┼─▶│ SQL DB│ │
│ └───────┘ │ │ └───────┘ │
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘
│ │
└───────┬───────────┘
│
┌───────▼───────┐
│Traffic Manager│
└───────────────┘
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