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AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, core Azure services, plus Azure management and governance features and tools.

AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Training

Emigo Networks offers comprehensive training for the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification, designed to provide a solid foundation in cloud concepts and Azure services. This course is ideal for beginners and IT professionals seeking to understand core Azure principles, including cloud computing, security, privacy, compliance, and pricing models. Our expert trainers deliver practical insights and hands-on learning to prepare you for the AZ-900 exam and kickstart your Azure journey with confidence.


Course Overview

The AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification is designed for individuals seeking to demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Microsoft Azure services. This course covers essential topics such as cloud computing principles, core Azure services, and Azure management and governance tools. It's ideal for those new to Azure or cloud computing, providing a solid base for further role-based certifications like Azure Administrator. Emigo Networks offers comprehensive training for this certification, equipping participants with the necessary skills to understand and navigate the Azure platform effectively.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand core cloud concepts and the benefits of cloud computing
  • Explore the core services provided by Microsoft Azure
  • Learn about Azure pricing, service level agreements (SLAs), and lifecycle
  • Gain knowledge of cloud security, privacy, compliance, and trust
  • Understand Azure governance and compliance features
  • Get familiar with basic Azure management tools and solutions
  • Learn how to create and manage Azure resources using the Azure portal and CLI

Syllabus Summary

Describe cloud concepts

a. Describe cloud computing

  • Define cloud computing
  • Describe the shared responsibility model
  • Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid
  • Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model
  • Describe the consumption-based model
  • Compare cloud pricing models
  • Describe serverless

b. Describe the benefits of using cloud services

  • Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud
  • Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud
  • Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud
  • Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud

c. Describe cloud service types

  • Describe infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
  • Describe platform as a service (PaaS)
  • Describe software as a service (SaaS)
  • Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service type (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)
Describe Azure architecture and services

a. Describe the core architectural components of Azure

  • Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
  • Describe availability zones
  • Describe Azure datacenters
  • Describe Azure resources and resource groups
  • Describe subscriptions
  • Describe management groups
  • Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups

b. Describe Azure compute and networking services

  • Compare compute types, including containers, virtual machines, and functions
  • Describe virtual machine options, including Azure virtual machines, Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, and Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Describe the resources required for virtual machines
  • Describe application hosting options, including web apps, containers, and virtual machines
  • Describe virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure virtual networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, Azure VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute
  • Define public and private endpoints

c. Describe Azure storage services

  • Compare Azure Storage services
  • Describe storage tiers
  • Describe redundancy options
  • Describe storage account options and storage types
  • Identify options for moving files, including AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync
  • Describe migration options, including Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box

d. Describe Azure identity, access, and security

  • Describe directory services in Azure, including Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Domain Services
  • Describe authentication methods in Azure, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and passwordless
  • Describe external identities in Azure, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C)
  • Describe Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
  • Describe Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Describe the concept of Zero Trust
  • Describe the purpose of the defense-in-depth model
  • Describe the purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Describe Azure management and governance

a. Describe cost management in Azure

  • Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure
  • Compare the pricing calculator and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator
  • Describe cost management capabilities in Azure
  • Describe the purpose of tags

b. Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance

  • Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview in Azure
  • Describe the purpose of Azure Policy
  • Describe the purpose of resource locks

c. Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources

  • Describe the Azure portal
  • Describe Azure Cloud Shell, including Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI) and Azure PowerShell
  • Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
  • Describe infrastructure as code (IaC)
  • Describe Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and ARM templates

d. Describe monitoring tools in Azure

  • Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
  • Describe Azure Service Health
  • Describe Azure Monitor, including Log Analytics, Azure Monitor alerts, and Application Insights

Pre-requisites

There are no specific prerequisites for taking the AZ-900 exam. It is designed as an introductory level certification and does not require any prior Azure experience.

Required Exams

  • Exam Codes: AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Length: 65 minutes
  • Registration fee: $99 USD (+taxes applicable)

Who Should Attend

  • Individuals new to cloud computing and Azure
  • IT professionals looking to validate foundational cloud knowledge
  • Business decision-makers evaluating cloud solutions
  • Students and beginners interested in understanding cloud concepts
  • Developers and technical professionals seeking a basic understanding of Azure services
  • Anyone preparing for a career in cloud technologies or aiming to understand cloud fundamentals

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