MICROSOFT AZURE AZ-900: MICROSOFT AZURE FUNDAMENTALS
The AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course is an entry-level professional program designed to introduce participants to core cloud computing concepts and Microsoft Azure services, without requiring prior technical or cloud experience. The AZ-900 certification is administered by Microsoft and validates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure architecture and services, security, privacy, compliance, and pricing models. This course is ideal for individuals seeking a broad understanding of Azure, including technical professionals, business stakeholders, and decision-makers. Aligned with the AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam objectives, the course prepares participants to confidently pass the certification exam while building a solid foundation for further Azure and cloud certification pathways. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Explain core cloud computing concepts Describe Microsoft Azure architecture and services Understand Azure compute, networking, and storage options Identify Azure security, compliance, and governance features Understand Azure pricing, cost management, and support models Prepare confidently for the AZ-900 certification examination
Course Curriculum
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- Azure shared responsibility model
- Azure Security Engineer role
- Overview of Azure security services
- Zero Trust security principles
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- Azure Active Directory security
- Authentication and authorization
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
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- Securing virtual machines
- Network security groups (NSGs)
- Azure Firewall and network controls
- Securing App Services and containers
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- Virtual network security design
- Hybrid connectivity security
- DDoS protection
- Traffic filtering and segmentation
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- Data encryption at rest and in transit
- Azure Key Vault
- Managing secrets, keys, and certificates
- Securing Azure SQL and storage accounts
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- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Security recommendations and secure score
- Vulnerability management
- Threat detection and response
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- Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Security alerts and incidents
- Auditing and diagnostics
- Incident investigation workflows
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- Azure Policy and initiatives
- Management groups and subscriptions
- Compliance frameworks and reporting
- Resource locks and tagging strategies
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- Securing APIs and applications
- Managed identities for applications
- Secure DevOps integration (overview)
- Application-level threat protection
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- Hybrid identity security
- Securing on-premises integrations
- Cross-environment visibility
- Consistent security posture management
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- Security incident response process
- Investigating and remediating threats
- Backup and recovery considerations
- Post-incident review and improvement
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- AZ-500 exam objectives review
- Scenario-based security questions
- Exam strategies and time management
- Certification readiness guidance
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- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Extensive hands-on security labs
- Guided demonstrations and real-world scenarios
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- Azure Security Engineers
- Cloud security professionals
- System and cloud administrators
- DevSecOps practitioners
- IT professionals seeking AZ-500 certification
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- Strong understanding of Azure services
- Experience with Azure administration or development
- Familiarity with security concepts and networking
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- Hands-on security configuration exercises
- Practical threat detection and response scenarios
- Knowledge checks and quizzes
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- What is cloud computing?
- Benefits of cloud computing
- Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid)
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- Azure regions and region pairs
- Availability zones
- Azure data centers
- Azure resource hierarchy
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- Azure compute services (Virtual Machines, App Services)
- Azure networking services (Virtual Network, VPN Gateway)
- Azure storage services (Blob, File, Disk storage)
- Overview of Azure databases
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- Azure portal
- Azure PowerShell and CLI (overview)
- Azure Resource Manager
- Monitoring and management tools
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- Shared responsibility model
- Azure security controls
- Identity and access basics
- Compliance and regulatory offerings
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- Azure Active Directory overview
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Azure Policy and resource governance
- Resource locks and tagging
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- Azure pricing models
- Cost management and budgeting
- Service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Subscription and billing management
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- Azure support plans
- Monitoring and service health
- Azure updates and maintenance
- Cloud adoption considerations
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- AZ-900 exam objectives review
- Question formats and scenarios
- Exam strategies and time management
- Certification readiness guidance
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- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Interactive discussions and demonstrations
- Practice questions and exam simulations
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- IT professionals new to cloud computing
- Business users and decision-makers
- Students and career starters
- Sales, procurement, and management professionals
- Individuals seeking AZ-900 certification
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- No technical prerequisites required
- General IT awareness is beneficial but not mandatory
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- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Practice AZ-900 exam questions
This course includes
- 29+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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