AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

This course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; and Azure management and governance features and tools.

Please note: This course has been updated by Microsoft on 1 July 2022 and no longer includes an Azure pass for hands-on labs.

There are no pre-requisites for taking this course. Technical IT experience is not required however some general IT knowledge or experience would be beneficial. 

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe cloud computing, cloud service types, and the benefits of using cloud services
• Describe the core architectural components of Azure
• Describe Azure compute and networking services, Azure storage services, and Azure identity, access, and security
• Describe cost management in Azure
• Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance, and for managing and deploying resources
• Describe monitoring tools in Azure

This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure. This audience wants to learn about Microsoft's Azure offerings and get hands-on experience with the product.

This course primarily uses the Azure portal and command line interface to create resources and does not require scripting skills. Students in this course will gain confidence to take other role-based courses and certifications, such as Azure Administrator. 

This course combines lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on labs. This course will also help prepare someone for the AZ-900 exam.

Module 1: Cloud Concepts Take an entry level end-to-end look at cloud concepts, which will provide you with a solid foundation for completing the available modules for Azure Fundamentals.

Lessons

• Cloud computing
• Cloud benefits
• Cloud service types

Module 2: Azure Architecture and Services Explore Microsoft Azure, its architecture, and some of the most commonly used services and resources.

Lessons

• Core Azure architectural components
• Azure compute and networking services
• Azure storage services
• Azure identity, access and security

Labs

• Explore the Microsoft Learn sandbox
• Create an Azure resource
• Create an Azure virtual machine
• Configure network access
• Create a storage blob

Module 3: Core Solutions Learn about the management and governance resources available to help you manage your cloud and on-premises resources.

Lessons

• Cost management in Azure
• Features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
• Feature and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
• Montoring tools in Azure

Labs

• Configure a resource lock
• Compare workload costs using the Total Cost of Ownership calculator
• Estimate workload costs using the Pricing calculator