Cloud Concepts

• General cloud computing concepts
• Why Cloud Services?
• Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
• Public, Private, and Hybrid cloud models

Core Azure Services

• Core Azure architectural components
• Core Azure Services and Products
• Azure Solutions
• Azure management tools

Security, Privacy, Compliance and Trust

• Securing network connectivity in Azure
• Core Azure Identity services
• Security tools and features
• Azure governance methodologies
• Monitoring and Reporting in Azure
• Privacy, Compliance and Data Protection standards in Azure

Azure Pricing and Support

• Azure subscriptions
• Planning and managing costs
• Support options available with Azure
• Service lifecycle in Azure

AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam Review

• Azure Certification Overview
• Azure Exam Structure
• Exam Registration Process
• Time Management
• Topics and Concepts
• Azure Certification Question Structure
• Vendor Interpretation Techniques

Microsoft is evolving from product-based to role-based training and certifications focused on industry-recognized skill sets to help prepare individuals for roles in an ever-changing tech environment. Such new certifications are designed to offer career-oriented credentials that are specifically designed to fit well with existing job roles.

Consider cloud IT roles as an example if you're wondering why this evolution is so important. These role-based training & certification offerings are important because the cloud is moving more and more businesses and organizations. This move places the growth of task specialization at the center of attention and brings a major skill gap to light. Although 70% of CIOs have a "cloud-first approach" and 85% of companies want to adopt cloud technology, only 16% of enterprises have the necessary skills and processes.

While these new ' role-based certifications ' of course do not replace the existing specialist certifications from Microsoft, they offer an exciting new opportunity to become Microsoft certified in comprehensive skills and knowledge for your specific job role.

This course is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundational-level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure.

The exam is intended for candidates with non-technical backgrounds, such as those involved in selling or purchasing cloud based solutions and services, or who have some involvement with cloud based solutions and services, as well as those with a technical background who have a need to validate their foundational-level knowledge around cloud services. Technical IT experience is not required, however, some general IT knowledge or experience would be beneficial.

Exam:

AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Duration:

85 minutes

Questions:

40-60 questions

Skills measured:

• Understand cloud concepts (15-20%)
• Understand core Azure services (30-35%)
• Understand security, privacy, compliance, and trust (25-30%)
• Understand Azure pricing and support (25-30%)

While our Training Camp boot camps were developed with the expectation that students do not have enough time to complete a rigorous self-study syllabus prior to attending class, we offer students that feel that extra preparation would be helpful a targeted list of self-study objectives that can be completed.

This exam can be taken as an optional first step in learning about cloud services and how those concepts are exemplified by Microsoft Azure. It can be taken as a precursor to Microsoft Azure or Microsoft cloud services exams. While it would be a beneficial first step, validating foundational-level knowledge, taking this exam is not a prerequisite before taking any other Azure-based certifications.