Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Your cloud choices shape usage, costs and responsibilities. Explore Microsoft Azure services and operating models to assess the available options. Build a common language with technical teams and prepare decisions that meet your organisation's needs.
- Duration
- 1 day 7 hours
- Code
- AZ-900T00 Code
- Certification
- Azure Fundamentals Certification
Accredited training for the Azure Fundamentals certification.
Presentation
This 1-day introductory Microsoft Azure course covers the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, including service models and deployment types such as private, public and hybrid clouds. It also explores Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).
You will discover Azure's capabilities in security, privacy, compliance and data management. This official Microsoft course also introduces pricing and available support services. Throughout the course, each part of the programme includes hands-on labs to help you master the core features.
This Azure course prepares you for the AZ-900 examination, which is included in our offer. Passing the examination leads to the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals credential.
Objectives
By the end of the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course, you will be able to:
- explore and understand the different cloud computing concepts;
- identify and describe the main services and management tools available in Azure;
- identify and describe the core general security and network security features;
- identify and describe identity, governance, privacy and compliance services;
- understand Azure service-level agreements and cost management;
- pass the AZ-900 examination and earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals credential.
Program
Module 1: What is cloud computing?
- Introduction to and explanation of cloud computing concepts.
- Introduction to cloud services: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
- Overview of public, private and hybrid cloud models.
Module 2: Core Azure services
- Overview of the main Azure architecture components.
- Overview of Azure workloads.
- Introduction to Azure networking services.
- Introduction to Azure storage services.
- Overview of Azure database structure.
Module 3: Core Azure solutions and tools
- How to choose an Azure IoT service.
- How to choose an AI service.
- How to choose Azure server technology.
- How to choose the most suitable DevOps and GitHub tools.
- How to choose management tools.
- How to choose an Azure monitoring service.
Module 4: Core Azure security and networking features
- Overview of security tools and features.
- Configure network connectivity.
Module 5: Identity, governance and compliance services
- Introduction to the main Azure identity services.
- Establish an Azure governance strategy.
- Implement privacy, compliance and data protection standards.
Module 6: Cost control and the Azure services lifecycle
- Forecast and manage expenditure.
- Manage service-level agreements (SLAs).
Audience
This course is intended for:
- IT professionals who are new to cloud computing and wish to become familiar with Microsoft Azure;
- anyone wishing to learn Azure fundamentals before pursuing further role-based training and certifications, particularly Azure administrator training.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the Microsoft Azure AZ-900 course, although some familiarity with cloud computing is helpful.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
Azure training delivered by a Microsoft solutions expert, a comprehensive programme built around hands-on labs, and the opportunity to earn your first Microsoft Azure certification (AZ-900).
Certification guarantee: this course includes Microsoft Exam Replay, allowing you to retake the examination free of charge if you do not pass on your first attempt.
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