AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals

Your Path to Passing the AZ-900 Exam and Mastering Microsoft Azure Basics

Course Description

What is the AZ-900 Certification?

The AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification is an entry-level exam designed to validate your foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure. This certification is ideal for individuals new to Azure or cloud services, and it covers the core concepts of cloud computing, Azure services, Azure pricing and support, and security and compliance. Earning the AZ-900 certification demonstrates your understanding of cloud concepts and your ability to effectively use Azure services.

Prepare for the AZ-900 Exam with This Course

The AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course is specifically designed to help you prepare for the AZ-900 certification exam. This comprehensive course covers all the major topics tested in the exam and provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the exam and earn your official Microsoft certification.

Course Details

  • Course Introduction: Begin with an overview of the course, its objectives, and the benefits of learning Azure fundamentals.
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: Understand the basics of cloud computing, including key concepts like the shared responsibility model, various cloud models, and the consumption-based pricing model.
  • The Benefits of Using Cloud Services: Learn about the advantages of cloud services, including high availability, scalability, reliability, predictability, security, governance, and manageability.
  • Azure Cloud Service Types: Explore the different types of cloud services provided by Azure, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
  • Core Architectural Components of Azure: Gain insight into the fundamental components of Azure, including Azure accounts, physical and management infrastructure, and how to create and manage resources.
  • Compute and Networking Services: Dive deep into Azure’s compute and networking services, including virtual machines, containers, functions, virtual networking, and various connectivity options.
  • Azure Storage Services: Learn about the various storage options available in Azure, such as storage accounts, redundancy options, and how to manage and migrate data.
  • Azure Identity, Access, and Security: Understand Azure’s identity and access management solutions, including Azure Active Directory, authentication methods, external identities, and security models like Zero Trust and Defense-in-Depth.
  • Azure Cost Management: Explore tools and strategies for managing and optimizing Azure costs, including the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator, pricing calculators, and cost management best practices.
  • Azure Features and Tools for Governance and Compliance: Learn about Azure’s governance and compliance tools, such as Azure Policy, resource locks, and the Service Trust Portal.
  • Features and Tools for Managing and Deploying Azure Resources: Discover the tools available for managing and deploying resources in Azure, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Azure Arc, and various management interfaces.
  • Monitoring Tools in Azure: Get familiar with Azure’s monitoring tools like Azure Advisor, Service Health, and Azure Monitor to ensure your applications and services run smoothly.
  • Practice Exams and Quizzes: Test your knowledge and readiness with multiple practice exams and quizzes designed to mimic the AZ-900 certification exam format.

Practice Exams and Quizzes

This course includes multiple practice exams and quizzes designed to mimic the AZ-900 certification exam format.

What skills will I learn?

  • Prepare thoroughly for the AZ-900 certification exam
  • Gain a solid foundation in Microsoft Azure.
  • Set up and manage Azure resources efficiently.
  • Master essential Azure networking concepts
  • Manage users and permissions with Azure AD and RBAC.
  • Automate resource deployment with ARM templates and Azure Automation
  • Explore Azure storage solutions like Blob, File, and Disk storage
  • Utilize advanced features like Azure Functions and Logic Apps
  • Optimize and monitor resources using Azure Monitor and Advisor

Course Curriculum

Course Introduction

• 12min

0 / 1 lessons complete

Introduction to Cloud Computing

• 1hr 10min

0 / 6 lessons complete

The Benefits of using Cloud Services

• 44min

0 / 6 lessons complete

Azure Cloud Service Types

• 38min

0 / 5 lessons complete

Core architectural components of Azure

• 2hr 20min

0 / 8 lessons complete

Compute and Networking Services

• 3hr 14min

0 / 13 lessons complete

Azure Storage Services

• 1hr 48min

0 / 8 lessons complete

Azure Identity, Access and Security

• 1hr 54min

0 / 10 lessons complete

Azure Cost Management

• 1hr 30min

0 / 7 lessons complete

Azure Features and Tools for Governance and Compliance

• 1hr 17min

0 / 7 lessons complete

Features and Tools for Managing and Deploying Azure Resources

• 54min

0 / 5 lessons complete

Monitoring Tools in Azure

• 24min

0 / 5 lessons complete

AZ-900 Practice Exams

• 55min

0 / 2 lessons complete

Course Conclusion

• 5min

0 / 1 lessons complete

What labs will I complete?

IT labs allow you to get hands-on experience so you can learn by doing. This is much more effective than simply watching videos and taking quizzes. Listed below are all the hands-on IT labs you will complete in this course.

You can learn more about our IT labs by clicking here.

About your instructor

paul hill

Paul Hill

Expert IT Instructor

Paul is an IT Professional with over 14 years of experience currently working as a Network Administrator in contract support of various Federal Agencies in the United States.

He has been teaching online courses for the past 5 years and taught over 250k students in 195 countries.

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  • 72 Articles
  • 12 Quizzes

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