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AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Level: Beginner
Duration: 16–20 Hours

Course Overview

The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) course provides foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, core Azure services, pricing, SLA, and Azure governance. It is designed for individuals new to cloud or Azure, and is a recommended first step before advancing to associate or expert-level Azure certifications.

Course Objectives

  • Understand cloud computing concepts and Azure architecture
  • Identify core Azure services and solutions
  • Describe security, compliance, and privacy in Azure
  • Learn Azure pricing, SLA, and cost management
  • Prepare for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam

Course Outline

Module 1: Cloud Concepts

  • What is Cloud Computing
  • Benefits of using Cloud Services
  • Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
  • Public, private, and hybrid cloud models

Module 2: Core Azure Services

  • Azure global infrastructure: regions, availability zones
  • Core resources: Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure SQL
  • Azure Resource Manager and resource groups
  • Azure Marketplace and deployment tools

Module 3: Azure Core Solutions and Management Tools

  • Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, and AI solutions
  • Azure DevOps and GitHub
  • Azure Portal, PowerShell, CLI, and Cloud Shell
  • Azure Advisor and Azure Monitor

Module 4: General Security and Network Security Features

  • Azure Security Center
  • Azure Key Vault and Azure DDoS Protection
  • Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs)
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Module 5: Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance Features

  • Azure Active Directory and role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Subscription and management group structure
  • Azure Policy and Blueprints
  • Microsoft compliance offerings and Trust Center

Module 6: Azure Pricing, SLA, and Lifecycle

  • Azure pricing calculator and total cost of ownership (TCO)
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and service lifecycle
  • Azure Reservations and cost management tools
  • Factors affecting Azure costs and optimization tips

Module 7: Exam Preparation

  • Review key topics by module
  • Practice questions and exam strategies
  • Real-world use cases
  • Final mock test

Target Audience

  • Students and beginners exploring cloud computing
  • Business decision-makers and non-technical users
  • Professionals preparing for the AZ-900 certification exam

Prerequisites

  • No prior technical experience required
  • Basic computer and internet usage knowledge helpful