AZ-2010: Designing and Implementing Platform Engineering

Overview AZ-2010: Designing and Implementing Platform Engineering equips professionals with the skills to build scalable, secure, and developer-friendly platforms. Learn how to enhance developer productivity, automate workflows, and optimize resources. Explore self-service capabilities, observability, and continuous improvement strategies. Gain insights into cost-effective scaling, compliance, and strategic platform road mapping. Master platform engineering to drive digital transformation and business success. Course Objectives • Understand the fundamentals of platform engineering and its impact on developer productivity. • Design secure, scalable, and compliant platform architectures. • Implement automation to reduce manual errors and accelerate deployments. • Enable developer self-service for agility and innovation while maintaining governance. • Leverage observability to monitor system performance and optimize resources. • Establish a culture of continuous improvement for platform evolution. • Develop strategic roadmaps aligning platform initiatives with business goals. • Optimize cost and capacity planning to ensure efficient resource utilization. Target Audience • Azure Administrator • AI Engineer • Azure Developer • DevOps Engineer • Network Engineer • Security Engineer Prerequisites • Cloud computing concepts include understanding PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS implementations. • Azure administration and Azure development with proven expertise in at least one of these areas. • Intermediate to advanced DevOps concepts, including version control, Agile software development, and core software development principles. It would be helpful to have experience in an organization that delivers software. Course Outline Foundations of Platform Engineering • Understand the importance of platform engineering in enhancing developer productivity and accelerating time-to-value • Learn how to design and build integrated platforms that optimize the developer experience and streamline development efforts • Explore the role of platform engineering in driving digital transformation within an enterprise • Recognize the strategic value of platform engineering as the foundation for both technical success and alignment with broader business goals • Identify key stakeholders in platform engineering and understand their distinct expectations and requirements Design Secure and Scalable Platform Architectures • Gain insights into designing platform architectures that are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulatory standards • Explore the role of automation in maintaining consistency, reducing manual errors, and accelerating deployments • Understand the importance of capacity planning and estimation for forecasting future resource needs • Learn cost optimization strategies to manage resources efficiently and avoid over-provisioning • Discover how to implement scalable solutions that can handle increasing demand and complex workflows Implement Developer SelfService • Learn how to enable developers to independently manage their resources and workflows, fostering agility and innovation • Understand the importance of combining flexibility with robust governance to ensure security, compliance, and operational consistency • Explore the benefits of developer self-service in accelerating development cycles and reducing bottlenecks • Recognize the role of self-service platforms in enhancing developer satisfaction and productivity • Identify best practices for implementing and managing self-service capabilities within an organization Observability and Continuous Improvement • Discover the significance of observability in providing real-time insights into system performance and identifying inefficiencies • Understand how continuous improvement creates a feedback loop that drives platform enhancements and optimizes resources • Learn about benchmarking and performance monitoring to track the success of the platform and identify areas for improvement • Explore strategies for adapting to market trends and anticipating shifts in user needs or technological landscapes • Foster a culture of innovation within platform engineering teams to continuously propose and test new ideas Strategic Platform Road Mapping • Learn how to align platform engineering initiatives with long-term organizational goals and market trends • Explore key principles of strategic platform road mapping, including preparing for technological advancements and fostering innovation • Understand the importance of defining a clear platform vision that aligns with broader organizational goals • Discover how to build a platform roadmap with actionable milestones and specific deliverables • Learn techniques for phased implementation and prioritization to ensure the platform evolves in a way that supports business goals