AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Learn to apply Azure with confidence

This certification track provides a solid foundation. You’ll not only gain the theory needed to pass the exam but also the practical experience to apply Azure with confidence in your work. After completion:

• You understand the core concepts of cloud and Azure
• You can articulate the value of Azure for your organization
• You’re well-prepared for the official Microsoft AZ-900 exam
• You’ve built a foundation for further certifications like AZ-204, AZ-400, and AI-900

What you’ll learn

In this certification track, you’ll get to know the essential components of Azure and cloud computing. We cover topics such as

• Cloud concepts
  
  • IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS – the different service models
  • Public, private, and hybrid cloud scenarios
  • Cloud benefits: scalability, elasticity, reliability, and disaster recovery

• Core services in Azure
  • Compute: Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Storage: Blob Storage, Disk Storage, File Shares, and Storage Tiers
  • Networking: Virtual Networks (VNet), VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Content Delivery Network (CDN), and Load Balancers
  • Databases: Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL
    
• Security, identity, and governance
  
  • Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Network security: Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure Firewall
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Security Center
  • Governance: Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, and Resource Locks
  • Compliance and trust models within Azure
• Cost management and SLAs
  • Azure Pricing Calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and uptime
  • Resource tagging and cost monitoring via Azure Cost Management
• Monitoring and management
  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
  • Azure Service Health and Advisor
  • Basics of the Azure Portal, CLI, and PowerShell

Practical info

• Target audience: Anyone who wants to gain basic knowledge of Azure – from developers and testers to consultants and IT managers without cloud experience
• Level: Fundamentals (entry level)
• Duration: Tailored, depending on knowledge level and needs
• Location: Remote or classroom-based
• Materials: Official Microsoft course material, supplemented with practical cases
• Cost: Depends on training needs and program duration