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    AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification - Up-to-Date Guide for 2024 and Beyond:Exam Overview, Key Concepts, Preparation Strategies, and Career Benefits
    AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification - Up-to-Date Guide for 2024 and Beyond:Exam Overview, Key Concepts, Preparation Strategies, and Career Benefits
    AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification - Up-to-Date Guide for 2024 and Beyond:Exam Overview, Key Concepts, Preparation Strategies, and Career Benefits
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    AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification - Up-to-Date Guide for 2024 and Beyond:Exam Overview, Key Concepts, Preparation Strategies, and Career Benefits

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    The AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification guide serves as an essential resource for individuals aspiring to validate their foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Microsoft Azure services. This comprehensive guide covers various topics, including cloud computing principles, core Azure services, security features, compliance, and pricing models. There are 250 MCQ as practice questions with answers

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    PublisherAnand Vemula
    Release dateDec 11, 2024
    ISBN9798230455325

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      AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification - Up-to-Date Guide for 2024 and Beyond: Exam Overview, Key Concepts, Preparation Strategies, and Career Benefits

      AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification - Up-to-Date Guide for 2024 and Beyond: Exam Overview, Key Concepts, Preparation Strategies, and Career Benefits

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

      1. Introduction

      Overview of Azure Fundamentals

      Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services designed to help businesses and developers build, deploy, and manage applications through Microsoft-managed data centers. Azure provides over 200 products and services, including solutions for computing, analytics, storage, networking, and more. The Azure Fundamentals certification (AZ-900) serves as an entry point for individuals looking to gain foundational knowledge about Azure and its ecosystem.The Azure Fundamentals learning path consists of a series of modules that introduce key concepts related to cloud computing and the Azure platform. This certification is particularly beneficial for professionals who are new to cloud technologies or those looking to transition into roles that involve Azure services. It covers essential topics such as cloud concepts, core Azure services, security features, governance tools, and cost management.The learning paths associated with Azure Fundamentals include interactive exercises that provide hands-on experience with Azure. These exercises often utilize a temporary Azure environment known as a Sandbox, allowing learners to explore features without the risk of incurring costs. The course does not require extensive technical IT experience; however, having a general understanding of IT concepts will enhance the learning experience.

      Importance of Cloud Computing

      Cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations manage their IT resources. It enables businesses to access computing power, storage, and applications over the internet rather than relying solely on local servers or personal computers. The importance of cloud computing can be summarized through several key benefits:

      Scalability: Cloud services allow organizations to scale their resources up or down based on demand. This flexibility ensures that businesses can accommodate fluctuating workloads without investing in physical infrastructure.

      Cost Efficiency: By utilizing cloud services, organizations can reduce capital expenditures associated with hardware purchases and maintenance. Instead, they pay for what they use on a subscription basis, which can lead to significant cost savings.

      Accessibility: Cloud computing provides users with access to applications and data from anywhere with an internet connection. This accessibility supports remote work and collaboration among geographically dispersed teams.

      Disaster Recovery and Backup: Cloud providers offer robust disaster recovery solutions that ensure data is backed up and can be restored quickly in case of failures or disasters.

      Security: Major cloud providers invest heavily in security measures to protect customer data. Features such as encryption, identity management, and compliance certifications help organizations meet regulatory requirements.

      Innovation: The cloud enables organizations to leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data analytics without needing specialized infrastructure.

      Collaboration: Cloud-based tools facilitate real-time collaboration among team members, allowing them to work together seamlessly regardless of their physical location.

      As businesses increasingly adopt digital transformation strategies, understanding cloud computing becomes essential for IT professionals and decision-makers alike.

      Exam Objectives and Structure

      The AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam is designed to validate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and core Azure services. It assesses candidates' understanding across several key areas:

      Describe Cloud Concepts (20-25%)

      Understanding the principles of cloud computing

      Identifying the benefits of using cloud services

      Differentiating between various deployment models (public, private, hybrid)

      Describe Core Azure Services (15-20%)

      Overview of core Azure services including compute resources (e.g., Virtual Machines), storage options (e.g., Blob Storage), and networking capabilities (e.g., Virtual Networks)

      Understanding how these services integrate to support application development

      Describe Key Solutions and Management Tools on Azure (10-15%)

      Familiarity with management tools such as the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and PowerShell

      Understanding monitoring and reporting tools available within Azure

      Describe General Security and Network Security Features (10-15%)

      Overview of security features provided by Azure

      Understanding network security components such as Network Security Groups (NSGs) and firewalls

      Describe Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance Features (20-25%)

      Understanding identity management through Azure Active Directory

      Familiarity with governance tools like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and policies

      Awareness of compliance standards supported by Azure

      Describe Azure Cost Management and Service Level Agreements (10-15%)

      Understanding pricing models for various services

      Familiarity with service level agreements (SLAs) that define service reliability expectations

      The exam consists of 40 to 60 questions in various formats including multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop scenarios, and case studies.

      Candidates must achieve a score of at least 700 out of 1000 to pass the exam.Preparation for the AZ-900 exam typically involves engaging with online training modules provided by Microsoft Learn or other accredited training providers. These resources cover all exam objectives in detail while offering practical exercises that reinforce learning through hands-on experience.

      In conclusion, the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in pursuing a career in cloud computing or enhancing their understanding of Microsoft Azure's capabilities.

      By mastering the foundational concepts covered in this certification path, individuals can position themselves for further specialization in more advanced Azure roles or certifications.

      2. Cloud Concepts (25–30%)

      Definition of Cloud Computing

      Cloud computing refers to the delivery of on-demand computing resources—such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (the cloud). This model enables users to access and manage these resources without the need for direct active management by the user. Cloud computing is characterized by its ability to provide scalable and flexible resources that can be adjusted according to demand.The fundamental premise of cloud computing is that it allows users to access technology services from anywhere in the world, provided they have an internet connection. This eliminates the need for organizations to invest heavily in physical infrastructure and allows them to focus on their core business activities. The key attributes of cloud computing include:

      On-Demand Self-Service: Users can provision computing capabilities as needed automatically without requiring human interaction with each service provider.

      Broad Network Access: Services are available over the network and accessed through standard mechanisms that promote use across various platforms (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, laptops).

      Resource Pooling: The provider’s computing resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers using a multi-tenant model, with different physical and virtual resources dynamically assigned and reassigned according to demand.

      Rapid Elasticity: Capabilities can be elastically provisioned and released in some cases automatically to scale rapidly outward and inward commensurate with demand.

      Measured Service: Cloud systems automatically control and optimize resource use by leveraging a metering capability at some level of abstraction appropriate to the type of service (e.g., storage, processing, bandwidth).

      Shared Responsibility Model

      The shared responsibility model is a fundamental concept in cloud

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