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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Learn Microsoft Azure fundamentals, exploring cloud architecture, core services, compliance guidelines, governance, and cost management strategies for Exam AZ-900.
What you'll learn
The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals journey is a good starting point for anyone looking to begin their journey in Microsoft Azure certifications. In this journey you will explore cloud concepts, Azure architectures and services, and Azure management and governance. After completing this journey, you will be ready to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam.
Course info
Level
Beginner
Approx. 22 hours
Time to complete
Certificate of completion
Yes
Path to completion
1
Describe cloud concepts
In this track of the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals journey, the focus will be on cloud concepts, Azure architecture and services and Azure management and governance.
Course
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Cloud Computing
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Management Tools
2
Describe azure architecture and services
In this track of the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals journey, the focus will be on core architectural components of Azure, Azure compute and networking services, Azure storage services, and Azure identity, access, and security.
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Managing the Microsoft Azure Hierarchy
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Managing Azure Storage
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Files
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Network Infrastructure
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure VNet Peering & VPNs
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Virtual Machines
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Container Solutions
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure App Service
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure RBAC & Azure Policy
3
Describe azure management governance
In this track of the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals journey, the focus will be on cost management in Azure, features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance, features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources, and monitoring tools in Azure.
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Managing Azure Costs
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Managing Azure AD
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Managing Azure Authentication
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Service Resilience
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Software Development Services
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Monitoring Azure Services
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Network Security
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Migrating to Microsoft Azure
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: AZ-900 Exam Preparation
4
Take the practice exam
Practice exams are designed to help you prepare for your exam and perform on exam day. Study at your own pace, whenever you want, and wherever you are most comfortable. Practice with exam-like questions.
TestPrep
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (MC: Azure Fundamentals) | Practice Test
5
Schedule your exam
After completing your studies, schedule your exam with the third-party provider.
6
Upload certification
After you receive notification that you’ve been certified, upload your certification to achieve completion.
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62% of people with certifications say their work quality improved
45% of people with certifications say they can do their work faster
97% of leaders say certified staff adds value to their organization
50% of tech professionals took certification-based training in the past year to grow their skills and increase their salary
Source: Skillsoft IT Skills and Salary Report 2023–2024
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