Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
Your starting point for cloud and Azure. Understand cloud concepts, core Azure services, pricing, governance, and compliance. Perfect for beginners, management, and non-technical professionals entering cloud.
Certification Roadmap
1Module 1: Cloud Concepts (25–30%)
Understand what cloud computing is, why it matters, and how different service and deployment models work.
What is Cloud Computing?
CapEx vs OpEx & Shared Responsibility
Definition and benefits of cloud computing · CapEx vs. OpEx cost models · Shared responsibility model · High availability, scalability, and reliability
Cloud Service Models
IaaS, PaaS & SaaS
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) · Platform as a Service (PaaS) · Software as a Service (SaaS) · When to use each model — real-world examples
Cloud Deployment Models
Public, Private, Hybrid & Multi-Cloud
Public cloud — Microsoft Azure · Private cloud — on-premises · Hybrid cloud — mixed environments · Multi-cloud strategies and use cases
2Module 2: Azure Architecture and Core Services (35–40%)
Explore Azure's global infrastructure and key services across compute, networking, and storage.
Azure Global Infrastructure
Regions, Availability Zones & ARM
Azure regions, region pairs, and geographies · Availability Zones and data center redundancy · Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and resource groups · Azure subscriptions and management groups
Compute and Networking Services
VMs, App Service, VNet & ExpressRoute
Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS compute) · Azure App Service, Functions, and Containers · Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway · Azure DNS and ExpressRoute overview
Storage and Database Services
Blob, SQL, Cosmos DB & Redundancy
Azure Blob, Disk, File, and Queue Storage · Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB · Azure Database for MySQL and PostgreSQL · Storage redundancy options overview
3Module 3: Security, Compliance, and Azure Management (30–35%)
Learn how Azure protects your data, manages identities, and helps control costs.
Security and Identity
Entra ID, MFA & Zero Trust
Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) basics · Multi-factor authentication (MFA) · Azure Defender and Microsoft Sentinel overview · Zero Trust security model introduction
Governance and Compliance
Azure Policy, Blueprints & GDPR
Azure Policy and resource locks · Azure Blueprints overview · Microsoft compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO) · Trust Center and Service Trust Portal
Cost Management and SLAs
Pricing Calculator, TCO & SLAs
Azure pricing calculator and TCO calculator · Cost management and billing tools · Azure SLAs and availability guarantees · Azure free account and spending limits
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Program Details
Duration
2-4 Weeks
Mode
Online (Online)
Experience Level
Beginner