📗AZ - 900

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam is an entry-level certification exam designed for individuals who are looking to demonstrate foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure, the cloud platform offered by Microsoft. The exam is intended for those who are new to Azure or cloud computing in general and provides an overview of core cloud concepts, Azure services, pricing, and governance.

Key Topics Covered in AZ-900:

  1. Cloud Concepts (15-20%)

    • Understand cloud computing and its benefits

    • Different types of cloud models: Public, Private, Hybrid

    • Overview of cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

  2. Core Azure Services (30-35%)

    • Understanding of core Azure services like Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Functions, etc.

    • Understanding Azure networking concepts like virtual networks and DNS

    • Azure compute options like VMs and containers

  3. Azure Pricing, SLA, and Lifecycle (20-25%)

    • Understanding Azure pricing and cost management tools

    • Subscription management and billing

    • Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and service lifecycle

  4. Azure Governance and Compliance (25-30%)

    • Azure management tools like Azure Portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI

    • Identity and security features in Azure (Azure Active Directory, role-based access control)

    • Azure compliance offerings, governance tools, and monitoring

Exam Details:

  • Exam Code: AZ-900

  • Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

  • Number of Questions: Around 40-60 questions

  • Format: Multiple-choice, True/False, and Case Study-based questions

  • Prerequisites: No prior Azure or cloud experience is required.

  • Pass Rate: Typically 700/1000 or higher to pass.

Ideal for:

  • Individuals who want to start a career in cloud computing or those seeking to understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure.

  • IT professionals, developers, and business decision-makers who want a basic understanding of Azure.

This certification can be a stepping stone to more advanced certifications, such as those related to Azure administration, development, and architecture. We will cover all the recommended skillset in the upcoming sections to clear & get certified Az900 like an ease ..

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