Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Cert Prep

Course details

Demonstrate your foundational-level knowledge of cloud services and how Microsoft Azure can provide those services, as you prepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-900. Author, trainer, and industry expert Jim Cheshire guides you through your first steps toward expanding your understanding of cloud services and cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. The Azure Fundamentals certification is for those looking to gain a conceptual understanding of basic cloud concepts, as well as a high-level overview of the services and cloud solutions offered by Microsoft Azure.

Concepts

0. Introduction

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1. Domain 1 - Describe Cloud Computing

02 - Module introduction - Cloud concepts
03 - Learning objectives
04 - Define cloud computing
05 - Describe the shared responsibility model
06 - Define cloud models
07 - Consumption-based model

2. Domain 1 - Describe the Benefits of Using Cloud Services

08 - Learning objectives
09 - Explain high availability and scalability
10 - Define reliability and predictability
11 - Describe security and governance
12 - Explain manageability in the cloud

3. Domain 1 - Describe Cloud Service Types

13 - Learning objectives
14 - Describe infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
15 - Describe platform as a service (PaaS)
16 - Describe software as a service (SaaS)
17 - Thought experiment - Analyzing cloud types

4. Domain 2 - Describe Azure Architecture and Services

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5. Domain 2 - Describe the Core Architectural Components of Azure

19 - Learning objectives
20 - Define Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
21 - Explain availability zones
22 - Describe Azure datacenters
23 - Describe Azure resources and resource groups
24 - Describe management groups

6. Domain 2 - Describe Azure Compute and Networking Services

25 - Learning objectives
26 - Compare compute types
27 - Describe VM options
28 - Describe resources required for virtual machines
29 - Describe application hosting options
30 - Describe virtual networking
31 - Define public and private endpoints

7. Domain 2 - Describe Azure Storage Services

32 - Learning objectives
33 - Compare Azure storage services
34 - Describe storage tiers
35 - Describe redundancy options
36 - Describe storage account options
37 - Identify options for moving files
38 - Describe migration options

8. Domain 2 - Describe Azure Identity, Access, and Security

39 - Learning objectives
40 - Describe directory services in Azure
41 - Describe authentication methods in Azure
42 - Describe azure AD conditional access
43 - Describe azure role-based access control (RBAC)
44 - Describe zero-trust and defense in depth
45 - Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud
46 - Thought experiment - Simple to complex - Considering multiple requirements

9. Domain 3 - Describe Azure Management and Governance

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10. Domain 3 - Describe Cost Management in Azure

48 - Learning objectives
49 - Describe factors that can affect costs
50 - Compare the pricing calculator and the total cost of ownership (TCO) calculator
51 - Describe the Azure cost management and billing tool
52 - Describe tags

11. Domain 3 - Describe Features and Tools for Governance and Compliance

53 - Learning objectives
54 - Describe Azure blueprints
55 - Describe Azure policy
56 - Describe resource locks

12. Domain 3 - Describe Features and Tools for Managing and Deploying Resources

57 - Learning objectives
58 - Describe the Azure portal
59 - Describe command-line tools
60 - Describe Azure arc
61 - Describe Azure resource manager (ARM)

13. Domain 3 - Describe Monitoring Tools

62 - Learning objectives
63 - Describe Azure Advisor
64 - Describe Azure Service Health
65 - Describe Azure Monitor
66 - Thought experiment - Three ps pricing, performance, and protection

Summary

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