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
Cloud Computing Section Overview
Text | 5 min
What is Cloud Computing
Text | 10 min
The Shared Responsibility Model
Text | 14 min
Cloud Models
Text | 18 min
Consumption-based Model
Text | 13 min
Cloud Computing Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
The Benefits of using Cloud Services • 44min
0 / 6 lessons complete
Cloud Services Benefits Section Overview
Text | 5 min
High Availability and Scalability in the Cloud
Text | 9 min
Reliability and Predictability in the Cloud
Text | 7 min
Security and Governance in the Cloud
Text | 6 min
Manageability in the Cloud
Text | 7 min
Cloud Benefits Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Azure Cloud Service Types • 38min
0 / 5 lessons complete
Cloud Service Types Section Overview
Text | 5 min
Infrastructure as a Service
Text | 8 min
Platform as a Service
Text | 7 min
Software as a Service
Text | 8 min
Cloud Service Types Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Core architectural components of Azure • 2hr 20min
0 / 8 lessons complete
Core architectural components of Azure Section Overview
Text | 5 min
What is Azure?
Text | 17 min
Azure Accounts
Text | 20 min
Create a Free Azure Account
Text | 21 min
Azure Physical Infrastructure
Text | 13 min
Azure Management Infrastructure
Text | 16 min
Create an Azure Resource
Text | 38 min
Core Architectural Components of Azure Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Compute and Networking Services • 3hr 14min
0 / 13 lessons complete
Compute and Networking Services Section Overview
Text | 5 min
Azure Virtual Machines
Text | 14 min
Create an Azure Virtual Machine via CLI
Text | 19 min
Azure Virtual Desktop
Text | 11 min
Azure Containers
Text | 9 min
Azure Functions
Text | 13 min
Application Hosting Options
Text | 13 min
Azure Virtual Networking
Text | 14 min
Configuring Network Access
Text | 45 min
Azure Virtual Private Network
Text | 16 min
Azure ExpressRoute
Text | 14 min
Azure DNS
Text | 11 min
Compute and Networking Services Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Azure Storage Services • 1hr 48min
0 / 8 lessons complete
Azure Storage Services Section Overview
Text | 4 min
Azure Storage Accounts
Text | 18 min
Azure Storage Redundancy
Text | 14 min
Azure Storage Services
Text | 17 min
Create a Storage Blob
Text | 20 min
Azure Data Migration Options
Text | 15 min
Azure File Movement Options
Text | 10 min
Azure Storage Services Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Azure Identity, Access and Security • 1hr 54min
0 / 10 lessons complete
Azure Identity, Access and Security Section Overview
Text | 7 min
Azure Directory Services
Text | 13 min
Azure Authentication Methods
Text | 14 min
Azure External Identities
Text | 11 min
Azure Conditional Access
Text | 11 min
Azure Role-based Access Control
Text | 14 min
Zero Trust Model
Text | 12 min
Defense-in-depth
Text | 12 min
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Text | 10 min
Azure Identity, Access and Security Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Azure Cost Management • 1hr 30min
0 / 7 lessons complete
Azure Cost Management Section Overview
Text | 3 min
Azure Cost Factors
Text | 12 min
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator
Text | 20 min
Pricing Calculators
Text | 20 min
Microsoft Cost Management Tool
Text | 11 min
What is the Purpose of Tags?
Text | 14 min
Azure Cost Management Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Azure Features and Tools for Governance and Compliance • 1hr 17min
0 / 7 lessons complete
Azure Features and Tools for Governance and Compliance Section Overview
Text | 4 min
Microsoft Purview
Text | 10 min
Azure Policy
Text | 10 min
Resource Locks
Text | 14 min
Configuring a Resource Lock
Text | 21 min
Service Trust Portal
Text | 8 min
Azure Features and Tools for Governance and Compliance Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Features and Tools for Managing and Deploying Azure Resources • 54min
0 / 5 lessons complete
Features and Tools for Azure Resources Section Overview
Text | 4 min
Tools for Interacting with Azure
Text | 13 min
Azure Arc
Text | 12 min
Azure Resource Manage and Azure ARM Templates
Text | 15 min
Features and Tools for Managing and Deploying Azure Resources Quiz
Quiz | 10 min
Monitoring Tools in Azure • 24min
0 / 5 lessons complete
Monitoring Tools Section Overview
Text | 5 min
Azure Advisor
Text | 5 min
Service Health
Text | 5 min
Azure Monitor
Text | 5 min
Monitoring Tools in Azure Quiz
Quiz | 4 min
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
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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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