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A comprehensive course that covers the basics and advanced concepts required to be a MicroStrategy Architect. What you'll learn: Build and maintain MicroStrategy projects in the real worldData warehousing concepts MicroStrategy Architects can be hard to find and play a critical role in any organization. In addition to being experts on MicroStrategy, Architects understand data warehousing concepts as well as business concepts. As a result, they are usually highly compensated for their unique combination of skills.Whether you are a Report Developer or BIAnalyst aspiring to be an Architect or have some experience as an Architect but want to take things to the next level, this course has something for you.

This course is to help students learn about Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies What you'll learn: Be in a better position in taking the AZ-303 - Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies examUnderstand all the details required for understanding the various objectives for the exam v 5.0 - March 2021Added several new videos that includesAzure Storage accounts - Working with the File and Table serviceAzure Storage accounts - Access tiersAzure AD- Self-service password resetAzure BlueprintsAzure SQLManaged InstanceAzure SQL- High Availability v 4.0 - August 2020Updated course to cover objectives for both AZ-300 and AZ-303v 3.1 - May 2020Refreshed multiple chapters including Azure Webs , Azure Functions, Azure Key Vault.Added more chapters on Azure Cosmos DBv 3.0 - Apr 2020Core chapters on Virtual Machines , Virtual Networks and Storage accounts updated to reflect newer features in AzureAdded new chapters on working with Virtual Machines , Virtual Networks and Storage accountsv2.1 - Sep 2019Added chapters on Docker , containerizing .Net applications and working with KubernetesAdded chapters on Managed Service IdentityAdded chapters on Azure Event Grid, Azure Event Hub, Notification Hub and Azure Service Busv1.0 - Course released - June 2019"There is a huge demand for cloud based architects. Being an Azure Architect will propel you to the top of the chain"This course will make students be prepared to take on the following examExam AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect TechnologiesAll concepts covered in this course are aligned to the following Exam ObjectivesDeploy and configure infrastructureImplement workloads and securityCreate and deploy appsImplement authentication and secure dataDevelop for the cloud and for Azure storage

Interested in learning what the role of a software architect entails and why it is so crucial to your organization's success? By the end of this course you will have a thorough understanding of the skills, knowledge, and duties required to become a successful and effective software architect. Are you a developer transitioning into the role of software architect? Are you a developer who has aspirations of becoming software architect? Are you already a software architect but eager to learn more about your craft? In this course you will learn what the role of a software architect entails and why it is so crucial to your organization's success. You will learn about the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective software architect and about the duties performed during each phase of the project life cycle. Lastly you will learn one of the most important aspect of being a software architect: how to design and communicate a solution to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This course is your roadmap to becoming a capable and successful software architect.

The Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect specialization is for individuals aspiring to become proficient Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Professional Architects. The specialization helps you prepare for the official Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam. The Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect courses cover everything from basic cloud architecture principles to advanced topics like networking, security, and cost optimization. Each course includes hands-on labs to help you practice what you have learned. Whether you are new to cloud architecture or have experience, this specialization has something for you. It provides practical exercises, quizzes, and simulated environments to prepare you for the certification exam. As a Google Cloud Architect, you will learn how to create, plan, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP. This skill is vital as more businesses move their operations to the cloud. Skills covered: Virtual machines, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Identity Access Management, Load balancer, Content and delivery network, Datastore, Google Cloud Storage, Networking, Autoscaling, Big Data services, DevOps services, and many more services.

Get your Salesforce Data Architect certification with this course, aligned with the Spring 23 exam guide objectives What you'll learn: Data modeling/Database DesignCustom fields, master detail, lookup relationshipsMaking best use of Salesforce standard and big objectsSalesforce metadataMaster Data ManagementSalesforce license typesData consistency techniques in SalesforceSalesforce Consent Management ObjectsData Governance TechniquesLarge Data Volume considerationsIndexing, LDV migrations, performanceData Virtualization in SalesforceSalesforce Platform declarative and programming conceptsData Quality Skills (concerned with clean data) The Salesforce Certified Data Architect credential is intended for the architect who assesses the architecture environment and requirements; and designs sound, scalable, and performant solutions on the Salesforce platform.This certification is part of the Application Architect certification, and it emphasizes on the data side of Salesforce. I highly encourage you to take this course even if you are not seeking to get your Application Architecture certification as it contains key objectives related to data in Salesforce.The Salesforce Certified Data Architect Course was designed to be fully aligned with the official Salesforce Data Architect certification exam guide objectives. Ialways like to organize my Salesforce study for any certification to be based on the objectives. I always get the latest exam guide, understand each objective, and go through every requirement of every objective, this way I am sure to cover everything needed to pass the exam.The sections of this course are aligned with the objectives, and they are:Data modeling/Database DesignMaster Data ManagementSalesforce Data ManagementData GovernanceLarge Data Volume considerationsData MigrationAll supporting references are also included. These include Trailhead modules and trails, external links for articles and videos.I will make sure to update the videos after every release, if Salesforce changes the exam objectives.Finally, I have been there, I spent hours and hours preparing for this exam, I dissected each and every topic of the Study Guide, and took tons of notes, just like I did when preparing for my other certifications. I guarantee that after completing this course, after exploring all the provided resources, and after practicing on the Salesforce environment, you will pass this exam, and you will become a Salesforce Certified Data Architect! Good Luck! Walid

SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Preparation Course What you'll learn: Students will be prepared to take on the SC-100 examStudents will learn aspects which relate to the exam objectivesStudents will learn the important security services when it comes to the SC-100 examStudents can also learn along with the demos and labs present in the course This course is designed for students to prepare for the SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam.The various objectives and chapters that will be covered include Design a Zero Trust strategy and architectureIn this section, we will first cover some basic theory when it comes to aspects like Zero trust, the Cloud Adoption Framework, some tools that can be used from a security perspective when it comes to Azure. Next we will focus on the Microsoft Sentinel tool. This is an important tool from an exam perspective. We will revisit aspects such as using Data connectors, creating alerts and incidents, and the automation process. The next aspect we need to touch upon is Azure Active Directory. We need to revisit important aspects such as Application Objects, Enterprise Applications, Conditional Access , Privileged Identity management etc. Evaluate Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) technical strategies and security operations strategiesIn this section, we need to cover important aspects when it comes to Microsoft Defender for Cloud. How we can use the tool to evaluate the security posture of our resources. And how we can use the various compliance policies available from within the tool. We also will have a touch base when it comes to working with Azure Blueprints as well. Design security for infrastructureIn this section, we will learn aspects on how to secure our infrastructure. For example, how can we enhance security for services like Azure Web Apps, Azure SQLdatabases, Azure Storage Accounts etc. Design a strategy for data and applicationsIn this section we have to look into aspects on how we can protect our data. How can we enable data at rest and in transit when it comes to services that store data.

This course provides a detailed gameplay runthrough of the board game Queen's Architect. By watching the videos, learners will gain an understanding of the game mechanics, strategies, and rules. The course is divided into three parts: Gameplay Runthrough, Extended Gameplay, and Final Thoughts. The teaching method involves watching video demonstrations of gameplay, with some videos being static. This course is intended for board game enthusiasts looking to learn how to play Queen's Architect or gain insights into different strategies for the game.

“This course will soon be retired" The IBM Cloud Advanced Architect course is designed for professionals who typically have three or more years of experience working as a cloud architect. This advanced-level course extends and validates an architects’ capabilities while preparing them for an advanced IBM Cloud certification. Certification as an IBM Cloud Advanced Architect assures employers, colleagues, and clients that practitioners are knowledgeable and up to date on cloud technologies and practices as well as the latest IBM Cloud products and services. Upon successful completion of IBM Cloud Advanced Architect, learners enrolled in the Verified Certificate Track will receive an edX certificate as well as a code for 50% off the IBM Cloud Advanced Architect certification exam. Upon receiving a passing score on the exam, the IBM Cloud Advanced Architect v2 Specialty certification will be awarded by Credly.

This program equips you with the knowledge and skills required to kick start your career in cloud architecture and helps you prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification exam. You will start by learning key AWS Services for compute, storage, database, networking, monitoring, and security, then dive into how to design architectural solutions, how to create and operate a data lake, and how to prepare for the certification exam. Why should you get certified? The AWS Certification is one of the top-paying IT certifications, per the SkillSoft IT Skills and Salary report. Per Enterprise Strategy Group, surveyed AWS Certification holders credited their certification for their higher earnings (74%), increased confidence (87%), and increased influence among coworkers (79%). Achieving the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification showcases your knowledge and skills in AWS technology across a wide range of AWS services. The certification focuses on the design of cost and performance optimized solutions and demonstrating a strong understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

Learn how to use Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, or a combination of Azure resources for a performant solution in your business scenario.In this module, you will: Learn how to classify your data as structured, semi-structured, or unstructured. Learn how to determine the operational needs, latency requirements, and transaction requirements of your data. Determine whether your data requires transactions. Discover ways to use an Azure Storage account to manage your data for billing, access, and storage location of your blobs, files, queues, and tables.In this module, you will: Decide how many storage accounts you need for your project Determine the appropriate settings for each storage account Create a storage account using the Azure portal Azure Storage Explorer allows you to quickly view all the storage services under your account. You can browse through, read, and edit data stored in those services through a user-friendly graphical interface.In this module, you will: Describe the features of Azure Storage Explorer. Install Storage Explorer. Use Storage Explorer to connect to Azure Storage services and manipulate stored data. Learn how Azure Storage provides multilayered security to protect your data with access keys, secure networks, and Advanced Threat Protection monitoring.In this module you will: Explore the Azure Data Lake enterprise-class security features. Understand storage account keys. Understand shared access signatures. Understand transport-level encryption with HTTPS. Understand Advanced Threat Protection. Control network access.

Pass the Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Architect Certification ARA-C01 with flying colors! What you'll learn: FULLY UPDATED FOR ARA-C01: Pass the SnowPro Advanced Architect CertificationAround 300 slides are available as downloadable PDF+100 questions in quizzes to enforce your knowledgeMaster the Snowflake ArchitectureLearn how to manage Accounts and SecurityLearn how to use the tools for Data Engineering in SnowflakeLearn how to Otimize the Performance * 01/2025 update *- Add 2 real exam questions in the "Short Exam Questions" section * 12/2024 update *- Add the "Short Exam Questions" section * 03/2024 update *- Updated some subtitles * 02/2024 update *- Add all the code in the first session- Corrected the Virtual Warehouse session * 01/2024 update *- Modify the parameters session in order to fix a typo Welcome in this course! Advanced course No practical exam included: This course contains no practical exam. This course focuses on teaching the knowledge needed to PASS the exam. The Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Architect certification is one of the most challenging exams from Snowflake. This course also includes:Lifetime access to all future updates300 slides available to downloadA responsive instructor in the Q&A SectionUdemy Certificate of Completion Ready for DownloadA 30 Day "No Questions Asked" Money Back Guarantee! Certification exam overview:The SnowPro Advanced: Architect Certification assesses advanced expertise and proficiency in implementing comprehensive architect solutions with Snowflake. This certification evaluates the capability to: Develop a complete data flow from source to consumption utilizing Snowflake's PlatformCreate and implement a data architecture that aligns with business, security, and compliance standardsChoose suitable Snowflake and third-party tools to enhance architecture performance.Create and implement a collaborative data set using the Snowflake Marketplace and Data Exchange Join me in this course if you want to become an Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Architect and master the Snowflake platform! Sign up today!

The AWS Solution Architect Associate specialization is for individuals seeking to develop proficiency in AWS cloud architecture and services. The course also aligns with the AWS Solution Architect Associate exam structure, helping you prepare for the certification exam. This is a 4-course series. The four courses will cover topics such as AWS core services, cloud security, networking, storage solutions, database management, and architectural best practices, which will prepare you to design and implement scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS. The AWS Architect Certification course is designed from absolute scratch, making it a go-to choice for anyone new to AWS cloud computing. This course has hands-on demos, quizzes, exam simulators for exam practice, and high-quality theory content videos prepared by industry experts. Therefore, this course is all you need to gain a deeper understanding of AWS cloud architecture and ace the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate Certification.

Just as you shouldn’t undertake erecting a new building without engaging a structural architect, a cloud architect is essential when creating business solutions for the cloud. The need for architects who are demonstrably knowledgeable in Google Cloud technologies is especially strong: salaries for Google Certified Professional Cloud Architects ranked near the top of Global Knowledge’s Top-Paying IT Certifications for 2021 list at just under a whopping $170,000.The objectives of this course are to: Solidify your foundations in designing, planning, and implementing Google Cloud architectures. Enhance your ability to identify and control data flows as they apply to both exam and real-world scenarios. Help you understand various GCP decision flowcharts that apply to different use cases. Guide you in assessing different architectural environments, as exemplified in the official Professional Cloud Architect case studies. Empower you to determine, plan, execute, and evaluate the architectures that you build, all while ensuring your solutions are secure, compliant, and reliable.You’ll find that the Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam is among the most challenging certifications in the industry today. The exam requires much more than just familiarity with the services of Google Cloud: You need to have the skills and knowledge to be able to perform as a real-world, professional Cloud Architect to pass the exam.I don’t recommend this course for beginners. A foundational experience with Google Cloud Platform is required. Furthermore, we recommend that you pass the Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer certification exam—and, if you need help, our Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer course is waiting for you.Cloud architecting is rewarding on so many levels. If you’re up to the challenge, I hope you’ll join me in this course to achieve your Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.

Learn how to use the cross-platform Azure CLI to create, start, stop, and perform other management tasks related to virtual machines in Azure.In this module, you will: Create a virtual machine with the Azure CLI. Resize virtual machines with the Azure CLI. Perform basic management tasks using the Azure CLI. Connect to a running VM with SSH and the Azure CLI. Write JSON Azure Resource Manager templates by using Visual Studio Code to deploy your infrastructure to Azure consistently and reliably.In this module, you will: Implement a JSON ARM template by using Visual Studio Code. Declare resources and add flexibility to your template by adding resources, parameters, and outputs. Enable your application to automatically adjust to changes in load while minimizing costs with Virtual Machine Scale Sets.In this module, you will: Identify the features and capabilities of Virtual Machine Scale Sets. Identify the use cases for running applications on Virtual Machine Scale Sets. Deploy an application on a Virtual Machine Scale Set.

The Google Cloud is growing quickly; it was named a Leader in the 2018 Gartner Infrastructure as a Service Magic Quadrant and in the 2019 Gartner Data Management Solutions for Analytics Magic Quadrant. There is a growing demand for people who are skilled with using GCP. The Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect certification came up top in the Global Knowledge list of top-paying IT certifications for 2019, with an average annual salary of $139,529.This course is targeted at efficiently teaching the skills required by the Professional Cloud Architect certification – namely designing, developing and managing dynamic solutions using Google Cloud technologies to drive business objectives.This course will: Solidify your foundations in designing, planning and implementing cloud architectures. Embed your ability to identify and control data flows to apply to both exam and real-world situations. Help you understand various GCP decision flowcharts that apply to a number of different use cases. Guide you in assessing different architectural environments through the lens of the official GCP sample case studies. Teach you how to make good trade-offs between different options. Empower you to determine, plan, execute and evaluate the architectures that you build, all the while ensuring your solutions are secure, compliant and reliable. The Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam is one of the most challenging certifications in the industry today. It requires more than just familiarity with GCP; you need to have the skills and knowledge to be able to perform a real-world professional Cloud Architect role in order to pass the exam.This course is not recommended for beginners. You will need baseline experience with GCP and we recommend passing the Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer certification, and taking the [A Cloud Guru Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer course] (https://acloud.guru/learn/gcp-certified-associate-cloud-engineer) first.See if you have what it takes to pass one of the most challenging and in-demand certifications in Cloud today. Keep being awesome, Cloud Gurus!

Learn how the API Management service functions, how to transform and secure APIs, and how to create a backend API.After completing this module, you'll be able to: Describe the components (and their functions) of the API Management service. Explain how API gateways can help manage calls to your APIs. Secure access to APIs by using subscriptions and certificates. Import and configure an API. Learn about using an Azure API gateway to share APIs with partners, and how to use subscription keys to control access to your APIs.In this module, you will: Create an Azure API gateway Import an API to the API gateway Publish an API ready for developer access Call an API with a subscription key Learn how to use Azure API Management to change an API without rewriting code to enable you to apply a caching policy to a GET operation for quicker response.In this module, you will: Identify whether or not a policy exists for the desired behavior Choose a policy scope Configure and apply a caching policy in the Azure portal Use policies in Azure API Management to protect your backend APIs from information exposure and implement throttling (rate limiting) to prevent resource exhaustion.In this module, you will: Create an Azure API gateway. Import a RESTful API into the gateway. Implement policies to limit unintended information exposure and throttle the requests. Test the applied policies by calling an API. Discover how to protect your APIs from unauthorized use with API keys and client certificate authentication.In this module, you will: Use API keys to authorize access to your APIs. Use client certificate authentication to secure your APIs. In this module, you learn how to assemble multiple Azure Functions into a single API using Azure API Management.In this module, you'll: Identify the value of Azure API Management in a serverless application. Import an Azure Functions app as an API in Azure API Management. Import multiple Azure Functions apps as a single API in Azure API Management. Learn how to manage generative AI APIs with Azure API Management.In this module you will: Identify challenges around managing APIs. Distinguish key concepts in Azure API Management. Learn to approach challenges on AI APIs around token management.

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Learn about the virtual private network (VPN) gateway options in Azure and typical scenarios for using a VPN. Create and test VPNs to securely connect sites to Azure.In this module, you will: Learn the features and use cases of VPN gateways. Learn the requirements for provisioning VPN gateways. Provision site-to-site VPN gateways. Find out how Azure network security groups and service endpoints help you secure your virtual machines and Azure services from unauthorized network access.In this module, you will: Identify the capabilities and features of network security groups. Identify the capabilities and features of virtual network service endpoints. Use network security groups to restrict network connectivity. Use virtual network service endpoints to control network traffic to and from Azure services. Use virtual network peering to enable communication across virtual networks in a way that's secure and cost-effective.In this module, you will: Identify use cases for virtual network peering. Identify the features and limitations of virtual network peering. Configure peering connections between virtual networks. In this module, you learn how to use Azure Load Balancer to distribute traffic between multiple virtual servers or services.In this module, you will: Identify the features and capabilities of Azure Load Balancer. Deploy and configure an Azure Load Balancer. In this module, you'll learn to improve application resilience by distributing load across multiple servers and use path-based routing to direct web traffic.In this module, you will: Identify the load balancing capabilities of Application Gateway. Create an Application Gateway and configure load balancing. Configure an Application Gateway to use URL path-based routing. Learn how to control Azure virtual network traffic by implementing custom routes.In this module, you will: Identify the routing capabilities of an Azure virtual network. Configure routing within a virtual network. Deploy a basic network virtual appliance. Configure routing to send traffic through a network virtual appliance. In this module, you learn how to plan and implement an IP addressing scheme for virtual networks and virtual machines in Azure.In this module, you will: Identify the private IP addressing capabilities of Azure virtual networks. Identify the public IP addressing capabilities of Azure. Identify the requirements for IP addressing when integrating with on-premises networks. Important To complete the optional exercises in this module, you need to use your own subscription, which might incur charges. If you want to follow along, you can use a trial subscription or a subscription that you already have access to. Learn how to investigate and diagnose problems in your Azure virtual networks by using Network Watcher and other tools.In this module, you will: Identify the tools available to manage and troubleshoot network connectivity in Azure Select the proper tool to manage and troubleshoot network connectivity for various use cases

Prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam with this comprehensive 3.5-hour course. Dive deep into essential AWS services and concepts, including Route 53, Classic Solutions Architecture, Aurora, Elastic Load Balancing, and Auto Scaling Groups. Learn to differentiate between Private, Public, and Elastic IP addresses, and master SSH connections to EC2 instances across various operating systems. Explore IAM security features, including roles, users, groups, and policies, while understanding best practices and guidelines. Gain hands-on experience through tutorials on EFS, CloudShell, CLI, and SDK. Develop the skills needed to design and implement scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.

Thank you for your interest in this course. Unfortunately, this content is no longer being supported, and some of it may be out of date. Search for AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions to find the most up-to-date content for your learning journey.This course is designed to develop the skills of an Azure Solution Architect and enable them to pass the Microsoft Azure AZ-304 certification exam.The AZ-304 exam is one of the exams required to achieve the expert-level certification as an Azure Solutions Architect Expert.Throughout this course, we cover all of the AZ-304 exam objectives and provide experience designing and architecting Azure-based solutions. This course provides: Fundamental knowledge of solution architecture Experience designing solutions for a range of scenarios Familiarity with features and functionality of many Azure services Knowledge of how to best deploy, migrate, and integrate Azure solutionsWe work with concepts, Azure services, and various scenarios to provide the necessary skills, not solely to pass this exam but also to become an expert Azure Solution Architect.