Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond

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10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand core cloud computing concepts and their application in Azure
Master Azure's key services, deployment methods, and management tools
Implement security, identity, and governance strategies effectively

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

This course provides a complete guide to mastering Microsoft Azure fundamentals, designed to help you prepare for the AZ-900 certification exam. It covers essential cloud computing concepts and Azure’s key services, with a focus on real-world application. By combining in-depth content with interactive learning tools, it ensures that learners build a solid foundation in Azure cloud solutions.

Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of Azure’s core components, deployment methods, and management tools. You’ll also learn to implement effective strategies for security, identity, and governance while optimizing resources for business success. What sets this course apart is its practical approach, offering hands-on tools and examples that bridge the gap between theory and real-world implementation. Whether you're new to cloud computing or an experienced IT professional, this course prepares you for the AZ-900 exam and real-world cloud challenges. This course is ideal for individuals preparing for the AZ-900 certification, as well as IT professionals, students, and business users looking to strengthen their knowledge of Azure. No prior cloud experience is needed, making it accessible for beginners and helpful for those seeking a refresher. Based on the book, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond, by Steve Miles.

In this section, we explore cloud computing fundamentals, Azure service models, and the shared responsibility model to build a foundation for real-world deployment and certification readiness.

What's included

2 videos9 readings1 assignment

2 videosTotal 2 minutes

Course Overview Video1 minute
Introduction to Cloud Computing - Overview Video1 minute

9 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
What Is Cloud Computing10 minutes
Evolution of Cloud Computing Architectures10 minutes
Cloud Computing's Target Audience10 minutes
What Is the Shared Responsibility Model10 minutes
Characteristics of Private Cloud Computing Resources10 minutes
What Are Cloud Computing Service Models10 minutes
Comparing the Cloud Computing Service Models10 minutes
Characteristics of SaaS10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Foundations of Cloud Computing10 minutes

In this section, we explore cloud computing benefits, operations, and economics, focusing on availability, scalability, elasticity, and pricing models.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Benefits of Using Cloud Services - Overview Video1 minute

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
Cloud Computing Mindset10 minutes
What Is High Availability?10 minutes
Comparing Disaster Recovery, High Availability, and Backup10 minutes
Applying Cost Expenditure Models to Cloud Computing10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Cloud Services Fundamentals10 minutes

In this section, we explore Azure's core architectural components, including regions, availability zones, resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups, to build a foundation for scalable and secure cloud solutions.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Azure Core Architectural Components - Overview Video1 minute

8 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
Azure Edge Zones10 minutes
Availability Sets10 minutes
Availability Zones10 minutes
Azure Resource Management10 minutes
Relationship Between Tenants and Subscriptions10 minutes
Azure Resource Manager (ARM)10 minutes
Azure Resource Group Organization10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Azure Architecture and Governance Fundamentals10 minutes

In this section, we explore Azure's core resources, focusing on compute, networking, and storage to build foundational knowledge for real-world cloud deployment and management.

What's included

1 video16 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Azure Core Resources - Overview Video1 minute

16 readingsTotal 160 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
Physical Machines versus Virtual Machines10 minutes
VM Types10 minutes
VM Deployment Considerations10 minutes
Virtualization Versus Containerization10 minutes
Azure Container Instances (ACI)10 minutes
Azure App Service10 minutes
Azure Virtual Desktop Service10 minutes
Azure Network Services10 minutes
Azure Virtual Networks10 minutes
Internal Virtual Network (VNet) Routing10 minutes
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Gateways10 minutes
Azure DNS10 minutes
Azure Storage Services10 minutes
Storage Accounts10 minutes
Data Stores10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Azure Core Resources Fundamentals10 minutes

In this section, we explore Azure identity and access management, focusing on authentication methods, Microsoft Entra ID, and role-based access control (RBAC) for secure resource management.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Azure security architecture, Zero Trust, and Defense-in-Depth models, along with Microsoft Defender for Cloud to enhance cloud security practices.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Azure cost management strategies, pricing calculators, and TCO tools to optimize cloud spending and control resource expenses effectively.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Azure governance and compliance, focusing on Azure Policy, resource locks, and tags for effective resource management and security.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Azure resource deployment and management using ARM templates, Azure Policy, and resource locks. Key concepts include governance, compliance, and efficient resource control through Azure tools.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Azure monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor, and Azure Service Health to track resources, optimize performance, and manage alerts effectively.