Description
Microsoft Azure API Management is a cloud-based service that helps developers to create, publish, maintain, monitor, and secure APIs in a scalable environment. It provides key features such as security, caching, rate limiting, and transformation of your APIs without changing the backend code. With Azure API Management, you can manage users, subscriptions, and apply policies for better control. It also offers a developer portal to document your APIs and engage with the developer community. Furthermore, it integrates well with other Azure services like Azure Functions and Azure Monitor for extended functionality. Advanced skills include automating tasks, optimizing performance, and implementing advanced security measures.
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Expected Behaviors
Fundamental Awareness
At this level, individuals are expected to have a basic understanding of what API Management is and how it works. They should be familiar with the Azure portal and have a basic knowledge of RESTful APIs. This level is about gaining an initial exposure to the concept of API Management.
Novice
Novices can create an API Management instance in the Azure portal, import and publish an API, and set up a developer portal. They understand API policies but may not yet be comfortable configuring them. This level involves learning the basics and starting to apply them.
Intermediate
Intermediate users can confidently configure API policies, manage users, groups, and subscriptions, secure APIs with OAuth 2.0, monitor APIs with Azure Monitor, and transform APIs using inbound policies. At this level, individuals are able to handle common tasks independently.
Advanced
Advanced users can scale an API Management instance, automate API Management with Azure Resource Manager templates, integrate API Management with Azure Functions, implement rate limiting and quota policies, and troubleshoot common API Management issues. This level involves deeper understanding and ability to handle complex tasks.
Expert
Experts can design and implement a custom developer portal, optimize API Management performance, implement advanced security features, migrate APIs between environments, and customize API responses using outbound policies. At this level, individuals are able to handle highly complex tasks and provide solutions for unique scenarios.