Microsoft Azure (AZ-900)
Exam Format and Key Topics Overview
Microsoft Azure (AZ-900)
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Introduction to Cloud Concepts
This topic lays the groundwork for the entire course by introducing what cloud computing actually is and why organizations are moving to it. Students build a strong conceptual foundation before diving into Azure-specific services.
This topic covers the different ways cloud resources can be deployed and accessed, helping students understand how organizations choose the right cloud strategy based on their needs for control, security, and flexibility.
This topic shifts focus from general cloud concepts to Microsoft Azure specifically, introducing students to Azure's global infrastructure and helping them get hands-on by creating their first Azure account.
This topic introduces the fundamental building-block services in Azure — compute, storage, and networking — which form the basis of almost every solution built on the platform.
This topic focuses on how Azure manages who can access resources and how those resources are kept secure. Students learn the identity and security fundamentals that protect cloud environments.
This topic covers how organizations organize, control, and manage costs across their Azure resources at scale, ensuring consistency and compliance as cloud usage grows.
This topic covers how Azure helps organizations keep track of their resources' health and performance, while also meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
This topic helps students understand how Azure pricing works and what support options are available, which is essential knowledge for planning and managing real-world cloud deployments.
This final topic helps students consolidate everything they've learned and prepare specifically for the AZ-900 certification exam, ensuring they walk away with both practical knowledge and exam readiness.
This lesson walks students through the structure of the AZ-900 exam, including question types, time limits, and a breakdown of the key topic areas weighted in the certification.