AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Build your cloud knowledge with Microsoft Azure
Overview
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is a great starting point for anyone who wants to understand cloud computing and Microsoft Azure.
The course introduces the main concepts behind Azure and gives participants a clear understanding of how cloud services are used in modern organisations. It covers Azure services, security, pricing, storage and management, helping participants build a strong foundation before moving on to more advanced Azure training.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the basic concepts of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure.
Explain the differences between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS and the main cloud deployment models.
Identify the main Azure services for computing, networking, storage and databases.
Understand Azure security, identity and access management.
Use basic Azure tools for management, monitoring and governance.
Understand Azure pricing, costs and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Recognise the main security, compliance and governance features available in Azure.
Build a solid foundation for progressing to more advanced Azure certifications and training.
Course Outline
1. Cloud Concepts
Introduction to cloud computing
Benefits and considerations of using cloud services
Public, private and hybrid cloud models
IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
2. Azure Architecture and Services
Azure regions, availability zones and subscriptions
Azure resource groups and management
Core Azure services
Compute, networking and storage services
Azure databases and data services
3. Azure Management and Governance
Azure management tools
Azure Monitor and Azure Service Health
Azure policies and resource management
Azure cost management and pricing
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
4. Security and Identity
Microsoft Entra ID
Authentication and access management
Azure security features
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Azure governance and compliance
5. Azure Storage
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Files and other storage solutions
Storage tiers and redundancy
Data migration and transfer options
6. Azure Networking
Virtual networks
Azure VPN Gateway
Network security
Azure DNS and connectivity options
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to build a basic understanding of Azure, including IT professionals, administrators, students and people who are new to cloud technologies.
What will participants gain?
By the end of the course, participants will have a better understanding of how Azure works, the services it provides and how organisations use cloud technology, giving them a solid foundation for further Microsoft Azure learning.