The 70-487: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services course is designed for developers who want to enhance their skills in building, deploying, and managing cloud-based applications and web services using Microsoft Azure. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Azure services and the best practices for creating scalable, secure, and efficient web solutions.

Key topics covered in this course include:

• Developing Cloud-Based Applications:

  • Create and deploy scalable applications using Microsoft Azure.

  • Utilize Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Web Apps to build and manage cloud solutions.

• Building and Consuming Web Services:

  • Develop RESTful and SOAP-based web services using ASP.NET Web API and WCF.

  • Implement service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles and integrate with various data sources.

• Data Management in Azure:

  • Use Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and other Azure data services for efficient data storage and management.

  • Implement data access strategies, including Entity Framework and ADO NET.

• Security and Authentication:

  • Apply security best practices for protecting applications and data in the cloud.

  • Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using Azure Active Directory and other identity services.

• Monitoring and Diagnostics:

  • Monitor application performance and health using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other diagnostic tools.

  • Implement logging, alerting, and troubleshooting strategies to ensure application reliability.

• Deployment and Continuous Integration:

  • Set up continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps and other tools.

  • Automate deployment processes and manage application lifecycle in Azure.

• Scaling and Performance Optimization:

  • Optimize application performance and resource usage with Azure scaling options and load balancing.

  • Implement strategies for managing high-availability and disaster recovery.

This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on labs to provide a well-rounded learning experience. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills and expertise needed to develop and manage advanced cloud-based solutions and web services using Microsoft Azure.