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Implementing Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies: AZ-303 Exam Prep and Beyond - Second Edition

By : Brett Hargreaves, Sjoukje Zaal
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Implementing Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies: AZ-303 Exam Prep and Beyond - Second Edition

By: Brett Hargreaves, Sjoukje Zaal

Overview of this book

From designing solutions on Azure to configuring and managing virtual networks, the AZ-303 certification validates your knowledge and skills for all this and much more. Whether you want to take the certification exam or gain hands-on experience in administering, developing, and architecting Azure solutions, this study guide will help you get started. Divided into four modules, this book systematically takes you through the wide range of concepts and features covered in the AZ-303 exam. The first module demonstrates how to implement and monitor infrastructure. You'll develop the skills required to deploy and manage core Azure components such as virtual machines, networking, storage, and Active Directory (AD). As you progress, you'll build on that knowledge and learn how to create resilient and secure applications before moving on to working with web apps, functions, and containers. The final module will get you up to speed with data platforms such as SQL and Cosmos DB, including how to configure the different high availability options. Finally, you'll solve mock tests and assess yourself with the answers provided to get ready to take the exam with confidence. By the end of this book, you'll have learned the concepts and techniques you need to know to prepare for the AZ-303 exam and design effective solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Table of Contents (25 chapters)
1
Section 1: Implement and Monitor Azure Infrastructure
10
Section 2: Implement Management and Security Solutions
14
Section 3: Implement Solutions for Apps
18
Section 4: Implement and Manage Data Platforms
21
Chapter 17: Mock Exam Questions
22
Chapter 18: Mock Exam Answers

Creating replicas

Azure Cosmos DB is a globally distributed database, and it works by placing replicas of your data in the regions where you need them. In the previous section, we learned how to control the consistency of those replicas. In this section, we will create a replica of our database and set that consistency level. Follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Azure portal by going to https://portal.azure.com.
  2. In the search bar, search for and then select Cosmos DB.
  3. Select the Cosmos DB instance you created.
  4. On the left-hand menu, under Settings, click Replicate Globally.
  5. On the right, under Configure regions, set Multi-region writes to Enable.
  6. On the right, under Configure regions, click + Add Region, as shown in the following screenshot:

    Figure 15.6 – Adding Cosmos DB replication regions

  7. A drop-down list will appear under the regions. Here, select West US.
  8. Click OK.
  9. West UK will now appear under the regions list. Click Save at the top...