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Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is designed for beginners who want to demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. No technical background required - perfect for business users, students, and IT newcomers.
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Prerequisites
Key Topics:
Define cloud computing and its benefits
Describe cloud service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Describe cloud deployment models
Describe consumption-based model
Key Areas
Cloud Benefits, Service Models
Study Time
1 week
Key Topics:
Describe Azure regions, availability zones, and region pairs
Describe Azure compute and networking services
Describe Azure storage services
Describe Azure identity, access, and security
Key Areas
Global Infrastructure, Core Services
Study Time
1.5 weeks
Key Topics:
Describe cost management in Azure
Describe features and tools for governance and compliance
Describe features and tools for managing and deploying resources
Describe monitoring and reporting options
Key Areas
Cost Management, Governance
Study Time
1.5 weeks
Week 1
Study Domain 1: Describe Cloud Concepts
Learn cloud computing benefits and characteristics
Understand IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models
Complete Domain 1 practice questions (25 questions)
Week 2
Study Domain 2: Azure Architecture and Services (Part 1)
Learn Azure global infrastructure and regions
Understand compute services: VMs, App Service, Functions
Complete architecture practice questions (30 questions)
Week 3
Study Domain 2: Azure Architecture and Services (Part 2)
Learn storage services: Blob, Files, Queues, Tables
Understand networking and security services
Complete services practice questions (30 questions)
Week 4
Study Domain 3: Azure Management and Governance
Learn cost management and pricing models
Understand governance tools and compliance
Take 2 full practice exams (40-60 questions each)
Microsoft Learn AZ-900 Path
Azure Fundamentals Documentation
Microsoft Official Practice Assessment
Azure Architecture Center
Azure Free Account
Microsoft Learn Sandbox
Azure Portal Walkthrough
Azure Mobile App
ExamCoachAI Azure Practice Tests
Microsoft Official Practice Exam
Azure service comparison exercises
Scenario-based questions