Authorization and Managing Identity in Azure

This course, part of the AZ-305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Exam Prep Specialization provides an overview of authorization and managing identity in Azure. It introduces you to cloud governance principles, the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure, authentication solutions, encryption mechanisms, and role-based access control (RBAC) strategies. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Discuss the principles and importance of cloud governance in an organization. • Describe the fundamental concepts of Microsoft Azure, including its key services, infrastructure, and its cloud computing model. • Explain the importance of integrating on-premises and cloud-based authentication solutions and describe encryption and data protection mechanisms. • Identify role-based access control (RBAC) strategies for fine-grained access management. The course blends instructional material, assessments, hands-on labs, and a final project to provide holistic learning experience. As a Microsoft Azure solutions architect, you should have subject matter expertise in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Azure, including computing, network, storage, monitoring, and security.