AZ-900: Cloud Concepts

In this AZ-900: Cloud Concepts course you will learn about the benefits of cloud computing and understanding cloud service types.

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Course Description

What is the AZ-900?

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is a foundational certification for professionals who will be working within the Microsoft Azure space. This certification proves that learners have a solid knowledge of cloud-based solutions and services specific to Microsoft’s Azure platform and it provides a pathway to more advanced Azure certifications.

What is Involved in this Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course?

Cybrary’s Microsoft AZ-900 focuses on the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure and how cloud-based solutions and services offered through this platform can improve the architecture and overall security of your organization. Throughout this course, learners will be given the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the overall look and feel of Azure, various Azure resources and services. In addditon, the course offers several labs that provide hands-on training towards mastering the Azure platform and exam.

Course Goals

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recall the basic concepts of cloud computing and related cloud computing models.
  • Evaluate the strengths of using cloud based services within your organization.
  • Compare the benefits and drawbacks of various cloud service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Identify the basic core components of Azure and related Azure services.
  • Analyze virtual machine and virtual networking options within the Azure framework.
  • Review various Azure storage services and available redundancy options.
  • Reflect on Azure security concepts and how defense in depth and Zero Trust fit within your network security plans.
  • Apply Azure management and governance standards based on Azure Policy and Azure Blueprints

Upon completion of this course, learners will have the knowledge and skills related to Microsoft Azure that are necessary to successfully pass the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam. This certification is the first of several certifications that are available for the Azure platform.

Who Should Take this AZ-900 Course?

This Microsoft AZ-900 course is ideal for professionals who want to demonstrate that they have the foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts specific to Azure, as well as those that have a desire to be AZ-900 certified. This course is designed to validate learners’ cloud knowledge and skill sets to current and potential employers, making them more attractive to hiring managers and recruiters. Learners taking this course are not required to have any previous IT experience, however it is helpful to have knowledge on basic IT.

What Can Someone Expect on the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam (AZ-900)?

The Microsoft Azure fundamentals exam is an entry-level certification. Candidates for this certification are not required to have technical experience prior to taking the exam. There aren’t any prerequisites for taking this exam, nor is this exam a prerequisite for other Azure certification exams. However, passing this fundamentals exam will help prepare students for more advanced certifications. The exam covers all the basic fundamental subjects and concepts that one should know when pursuing a career in the cloud domain.

The AZ-900 exam was updated January 24, 2024 and is measured in three areas: Describe Cloud Concepts (25-30%), Describe Azure architecture and services (35-40%) and Describe Azure management and Governance (30-35%). The exam consists of 40-60 questions. Candidates can expect questions to include mixed multiple-choice and multiple-response. A passing score of 700 is required for certification, and 45 minutes is allowed for the exam. The cost for this certification exam is $99.00.

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Instructor
Liam Cleary

Certifications Held:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Trainer

Liam began his career as a trainer of all thing's computer related. He quickly realized that programming, breaking, and hacking were much more fun. Liam spent the next few years working within core infrastructure and security services. He is the owner of SharePlicity, a consulting company focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure technology. His role within SharePlicity is to help organizations implement Microsoft 365 and Azure technology to enhance internal and external collaboration, document and records management, automate business processes, and implement security controls and protection. He is a Microsoft MVP Alumni (17 Years) and Microsoft Certified Trainer, focusing on architecture, security, and crossing the boundary into software development. Over the past few years, his specialty has been security in Microsoft 365, Azure, and its surrounding platforms. Liam also creates online training courses for multiple platforms and teaches numerous Microsoft certification courses for Microsoft.

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In this AZ-900: Cloud Concepts course you will learn about the benefits of cloud computing and understanding cloud service types.

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Course Description

What is the AZ-900?

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is a foundational certification for professionals who will be working within the Microsoft Azure space. This certification proves that learners have a solid knowledge of cloud-based solutions and services specific to Microsoft’s Azure platform and it provides a pathway to more advanced Azure certifications.

What is Involved in this Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course?

Cybrary’s Microsoft AZ-900 focuses on the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure and how cloud-based solutions and services offered through this platform can improve the architecture and overall security of your organization. Throughout this course, learners will be given the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the overall look and feel of Azure, various Azure resources and services. In addditon, the course offers several labs that provide hands-on training towards mastering the Azure platform and exam.

Course Goals

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recall the basic concepts of cloud computing and related cloud computing models.
  • Evaluate the strengths of using cloud based services within your organization.
  • Compare the benefits and drawbacks of various cloud service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Identify the basic core components of Azure and related Azure services.
  • Analyze virtual machine and virtual networking options within the Azure framework.
  • Review various Azure storage services and available redundancy options.
  • Reflect on Azure security concepts and how defense in depth and Zero Trust fit within your network security plans.
  • Apply Azure management and governance standards based on Azure Policy and Azure Blueprints

Upon completion of this course, learners will have the knowledge and skills related to Microsoft Azure that are necessary to successfully pass the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam. This certification is the first of several certifications that are available for the Azure platform.

Who Should Take this AZ-900 Course?

This Microsoft AZ-900 course is ideal for professionals who want to demonstrate that they have the foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts specific to Azure, as well as those that have a desire to be AZ-900 certified. This course is designed to validate learners’ cloud knowledge and skill sets to current and potential employers, making them more attractive to hiring managers and recruiters. Learners taking this course are not required to have any previous IT experience, however it is helpful to have knowledge on basic IT.

What Can Someone Expect on the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam (AZ-900)?

The Microsoft Azure fundamentals exam is an entry-level certification. Candidates for this certification are not required to have technical experience prior to taking the exam. There aren’t any prerequisites for taking this exam, nor is this exam a prerequisite for other Azure certification exams. However, passing this fundamentals exam will help prepare students for more advanced certifications. The exam covers all the basic fundamental subjects and concepts that one should know when pursuing a career in the cloud domain.

The AZ-900 exam was updated January 24, 2024 and is measured in three areas: Describe Cloud Concepts (25-30%), Describe Azure architecture and services (35-40%) and Describe Azure management and Governance (30-35%). The exam consists of 40-60 questions. Candidates can expect questions to include mixed multiple-choice and multiple-response. A passing score of 700 is required for certification, and 45 minutes is allowed for the exam. The cost for this certification exam is $99.00.

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