Deploy cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps (AZ-2003)

Course 8702

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Language: English
  • Level: Intermediate

Develop the skills necessary to configure a secure deployment solution for cloud-native apps. Learn how to build, deploy, scale, and manage containerised cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry, and Azure Pipelines.

AZ-2003 Course Delivery Methods

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AZ-2003 Course Information

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Configure a secure deployment solution for cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps.
  • Build, deploy, scale, and manage containerised applications efficiently.
  • Leverage Azure Container Registry and Azure Pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts: Familiarity with cloud computing fundamentals, such as virtualisation, scalability, and on-demand resource provisioning.
  • Knowledge of containers: Understanding the concept of containers, their benefits, and how they differ from traditional apps and virtual machines.
  • Familiarity with container orchestration: Basic understanding of container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and their role in managing containerised applications.
  • Experience with Azure: Some familiarity with Microsoft Azure and its core container services, such as Azure Container Registry, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure Container Apps.
  • Experience with deployments: Some familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools for application deployment.
  • Experience with networks: Some familiarity with networking concepts and Azure Virtual Networks.

AZ-2003 Course Outline

  • Examine Cloud-Native Apps
  • Explore Deployment Options for Cloud-Native Apps
  • Review Azure Container Apps Solution Architecture and Resources
  • Knowledge Check
  • Review Azure Container Registry Service
  • Create a Container Registry Instance in the Azure Portal
  • Examine Registry Operations for Image Management
  • Examine Authentication with Managed Identity
  • Examine Azure Container Registry Roles and Permissions
  • Examine Secure Communications Using Virtual Networks
  • Knowledge Check
  • Review Azure Container Apps Service
  • Examine Azure Container Apps Containers and Container Registries
  • Create a Container App and Container App Environment
  • Examine Managed Identities in Azure Container Apps
  • Examine Ingress in Azure Container Apps
  • Examine Management of Secrets in Azure Container Apps
  • Examine Storage Mounts in Azure Container Apps
  • Examine Cloud Service Connections in Azure Container Apps
  • Knowledge Check
  • Review Continuous Deployment Options for Container Apps
  • Examine Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines
  • Examine Azure Pipeline Configuration and Deployment Tasks
  • Examine Agents and Agent Pools for Pipelines
  • Examine Environment and Secret Variables for Pipelines
  • Knowledge Check
  • Examine Revisions in Azure Container Apps
  • Examine Application Lifecycle Management in Azure Container Apps
  • Examine Scaling Options in Azure Container Apps
  • Examine Ingress Settings for Traffic-Splitting and Blue-Green Deployments
  • Knowledge Check
  • Prepare Your App Deployment Tools and Resources
  • Exercise Configure Azure Container Registry for a Secure Connection with Azure Container Apps
  • Exercise Create and Configure a Container App in Azure Container Apps
  • Exercise Configure Continuous Integration by Using Azure Pipelines
  • Exercise Manage Revisions in Azure Container Apps
  • Knowledge Check

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Here are some key differentiators between Certifications and Applied Skills:

  • Breadth of skills validated: Certifications typically validate 4-6 skill sets, while Applied Skills validate one specific skill set.
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  • Purpose: Certifications validate skills needed for the technical aspects of job roles that leverage Microsoft solutions and technologies. Applied Skills validate specific scenarios hindering an organisation's digital transform organisation's

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