TechMaster - AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
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TechMaster - AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Explore key concepts in Azure, including cloud concepts, core Azure services, and Azure management and governance features and tools.
Benefit from instructor-led preparation for the AZ-900 certification exam with tips, tricks, guidance, and mentored support.
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Beginner Level
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AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is a one-day course designed specifically for individuals who are either new to cloud computing or who are looking to switch their career to the cloud domain. AZ-900 training provides foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts, core Azure services, security, compliance, and Azure pricing.
The course is ideal for learners keen to gain some practical experience. It provides hands-on labs, and primarily uses the Azure portal to create services which do not require you to have scripting skills. In addition, you will explore Azure architecture components and Azure core solutions, and you will learn how to strengthen security and protect against threats.
This course comprises 11 purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.
It is an instructor-led course which runs to a fixed schedule, with set start and finish dates. It is driven forward by your instructor and features live sessions that are aired at a set time. You will, however, have time to complete certain activities at your own pace outside of the live sessions. And you will be encouraged to stay connected with your learning community, mentors, and instructors through the course discussion space.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include reading material, hands-on labs and online exams questions.
As part of our mentoring service you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the course. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues. Depending on the payment plan you have chosen, you may also have access to additional live one-to-one sessions and webinars, which are an excellent opportunity to discuss problems with your mentor and ask questions. Mentoring services may vary package wise.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
You will gain knowledge of:
- Cloud concepts.
- Core Azure services.
- Azure management and governance features and tools.
- Individuals seeking to prepare for the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam.
- Individuals keen to learn Azure concepts and technologies.
- College graduates willing to start their career in Azure.
- Experienced developers who want to extend their skills to include Azure technologies.
- Individuals seeking to extend their knowledge to include cloud technologies.
- Business users.
- Technology managers.
There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Familiarity with cloud computing is helpful, but not necessary.
This course will help you to prepare for the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam.
It is ideal for learners who are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services, or who are new to Azure.
- It will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need of cloud services and how those services are provided by Microsoft Azure.
- You will become familiar with core Azure services
- It will also help you to build your knowledge of Azure management and governance features and tools.
When you take this course, you will also get information and guidance on the Microsoft certification process, knowledge checks and practice questions, and useful tips on how to pass the exam.
Course Outline
Introduction
Grading Scheme
Pre-Requisite
Exam and Certification Details
About this module
Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Introduction to cloud computing
What is cloud computing
Describe the shared responsibility model
Define cloud models
Describe the consumption-based model
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
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
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe Infrastructure as a Service
Describe Platform as a Service
Describe Software as a Service
Knowledge Check
About this module
Introduction
What is Microsoft Azure
Get started with Azure accounts
Exercise - Explore the Learn sandbox
Describe Azure physical infrastructure
Describe Azure management infrastructure
Exercise - Create an Azure resource
Knowledge check
About this module
Introduction
Describe Azure Virtual Machines
Exercise - Create an Azure Virtual Machine
Describe Azure Virtual Desktop
Describe Azure Containers
Describe Azure Functions
Describe application hosting options
Describe Azure Virtual Networking
Exercise - Configure network access
Describe Azure Virtual Private Networks
Describe Azure ExpressRoute
Describe Azure DNS
Knowledge check
About this module
Introduction
Describe Azure storage accounts
Describe Azure storage redundancy
Describe Azure storage services
Exercise - Create a storage blob
Identify Azure data migration options
Identify Azure file movement options
Knowledge check
About this module
Introduction
Describe Azure directory services
Describe Azure authentication methods
Describe Azure external identities
Describe Azure conditional access
Describe Azure role-based access control
Describe zero trust model
Describe defense-in-depth
Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Knowledge check
About this module
Introduction
Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure
Compare the Pricing and Total Cost of Ownership calculators
Exercise - Estimate workload costs by using the Pricing calculator
Exercise - Compare workload costs using the TCO calculator
Describe the Azure Cost Management tool
Describe the purpose of tags
Knowledge check
About this module
Introduction
Describe the purpose of Azure Blueprints
Describe the purpose of Azure Policy
Describe the purpose of resource locks
Exercise - Configure a resource lock
Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal
Knowledge check
About this module
Introduction
Describe tools for interacting with Azure
Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
Describe Azure Resource Manager and Azure ARM templates
Knowledge check
About this module
Introduction
Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
Describe Azure Service Health
Describe Azure Monitor
Knowledge check
Instructions
Create a virtual machine in the portal
Deploy Azure container instances
Create a SQL database
Implement an IoT Hub
Implement Azure Key Vault
Practice Set 1
Practice Set 2
AZ-900 Project-1
AZ-900 Project-2
AZ-900 Project-3
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FAQs
Learners can become certified in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals by following these steps: .
Step 1: Complete recommended training for AZ-900 with a Microsoft authorized training partner. SKillUp Online is a Microsoft authorized training partner.
Step 2: After completing the training, visit Microsoft's official website. Register for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam, and schedule it with Pearson VUE.
Step 3: Take the exam, pass it, and get certified!
There are no pre-requisites for AZ-900 training.
AZ-900 certification is ideally suited to individuals who are new to Azure or cloud computing. It is a fundamental level course that prepares you for taking Associate level courses in the future. For example: Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, and more.
The fee for the exam is paid to Microsoft when you register with them for your exam.
If you sign up with SkillUp Online, our Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) will walk you through all the modules as per the Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC).
Starting June 2021, role-based and specialty certificates will expire after one year — not two. Certificates earned before June 2021 will stay valid for two years from the date they were earned and are eligible for the new renewal process.
Microsoft will retire certifications from time to time, however, and you may also find exam numbers evolve over time as Microsoft changes the curriculum.
The renewal window begins six months before your certificate expires. During this window before your certificate expires, you can take a free online assessment at Microsoft Learn and get the certificate extended by one additional year from the current expiration date.
Type of certificate
Certificate of completion
About this course
11 Modules
01 Skill
Includes
Discussion Space
04 Labs
11 Knowledge checks
02 Practice sets
01 Project
Create
Virtual machine
Azure account
Exercises to explore
Azure portal
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Microsoft
This course is led by experienced Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs).
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