AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Based on the curriculum you've outlined, it seems like you're looking to cover a comprehensive set of topics for managing and implementing cloud infrastructure and applications on Microsoft Azure. The modules are well-rounded and touch upon various critical aspects of Azure, from identity and access management (Azure AD Connect) to application deployment (App Service, AKS), data storage (CosmosDB, SQL Database), security (Key Vault, Managed Identities), monitoring, and backup (Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery).

Here's a brief summary of what each module covers and the skills students will acquire:

1. Install and Configure Azure AD Connect: Learn to integrate on-premises directories with Azure Active Directory for seamless Single Sign-On (SSO), user authentication, and password management.

2. Implement Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery: Understand how to protect Azure Virtual Machines and ensure business continuity through disaster recovery strategies. Also, learn to manage updates and patches for Azure VMs with Azure Update Management.

3. Implement Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring: Gain insights into monitoring the infrastructure of Azure resources, handling alerts, using Network Watcher, analyzing service health, and managing costs using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and more.

4. Manage Security for Applications: Learn about Azure Key Vault for managing secrets, keys, and certificates securely and how to use Azure Managed Identities for securing access to resources.

5. Implement an Application Infrastructure: Cover the creation and management of App Service web apps, including running container instances and deploying Kubernetes with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service). Also, learn to implement Logic Apps and Azure Functions for building serverless architectures.

6. Implement Container-Based Applications: Focus on running applications in Azure using Container Instances and deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes with AKS.

7. Implement NoSQL Databases: Understand the options and high availability features available with Azure Cosmos DB, a globally distributed, multi-model database service.

8. Implement Azure SQL Databases: Learn how to create single databases and managed instances within Azure SQL Database and implement high-availability architectural models.

9. Plan an Azure Migration: Review the cloud adoption framework and plan for a successful migration to Azure, including using Microsoft tools to assist with the migration process.

This curriculum provides a solid foundation for understanding and implementing Azure services effectively. It covers a wide range of topics that are essential for IT professionals working in cloud environments or those preparing for Microsoft certifications like the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate.

If you're planning to teach this curriculum, ensure you have access to the necessary Azure resources and tools for hands-on learning experiences. If you're a student following this path, practice is key—use the Azure Free Account or educational credits to experiment with these services in a real-world environment.