Build Your Foundation in Microsoft Azure

The Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) course is designed for beginners, students, IT professionals, and business professionals who want to understand cloud computing and Microsoft Azure.

This course provides a strong foundation in Azure cloud concepts, core Azure services, security, compliance, pricing, and management. Students will learn how Azure can be used to build, deploy, manage, and scale cloud-based solutions while developing the knowledge needed to prepare for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification exam.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand fundamental cloud computing concepts
  • Learn the benefits of using Microsoft Azure
  • Understand Azure’s global infrastructure
  • Explore core Azure compute, storage, and networking services
  • Learn about Azure databases and application services
  • Understand Azure identity, security, and governance
  • Explore Azure management and monitoring tools
  • Understand Azure compliance and trust concepts
  • Learn Azure pricing, subscriptions, and cost management
  • Understand Azure support options and service-level concepts
  • Prepare for the AZ-900 certification exam

Course Modules

Module 1 – Cloud Computing Fundamentals

  • What is cloud computing?
  • Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
  • Public, private, and hybrid cloud
  • Benefits of cloud computing
  • Scalability and elasticity
  • Reliability and high availability
  • Cloud migration fundamentals
  • Azure cloud concepts

Module 2 – Microsoft Azure Architecture & Infrastructure

  • Azure regions and geographies
  • Availability Zones
  • Azure datacenters
  • Azure resources and resource groups
  • Azure subscriptions
  • Management groups
  • Azure Resource Manager
  • Azure global infrastructure

Module 3 – Azure Compute Services

  • Azure Virtual Machines
  • Virtual Machine Scale Sets
  • Azure App Service
  • Azure Container Services
  • Azure Functions
  • Serverless computing
  • Choosing the right Azure compute solution

Module 4 – Azure Networking

  • Azure Virtual Network
  • Subnets
  • Network security concepts
  • Azure VPN Gateway
  • Azure ExpressRoute
  • Azure DNS
  • Azure Load Balancer
  • Azure Application Gateway
  • Azure networking use cases

Module 5 – Azure Storage

  • Azure Storage fundamentals
  • Blob Storage
  • Azure Files
  • Queue Storage
  • Table Storage
  • Storage accounts
  • Storage redundancy
  • Storage tiers
  • Data migration and transfer options

Module 6 – Azure Databases & Data Services

  • Relational database concepts
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • Azure Database services
  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • Database workloads and use cases
  • Selecting the appropriate Azure database solution

Module 7 – Azure Identity & Security

  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Authentication and authorization
  • Identity management
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Azure security fundamentals

Module 8 – Governance, Compliance & Management

  • Azure Policy
  • Resource locks
  • Azure Blueprints and governance concepts
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Compliance and regulatory concepts
  • Azure management tools
  • Azure Portal
  • Azure Cloud Shell
  • Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell

Module 9 – Azure Monitoring & Reliability

  • Azure Monitor
  • Azure Service Health
  • Azure Advisor
  • Application monitoring
  • Resource monitoring
  • Availability and reliability
  • Service-level concepts
  • Troubleshooting fundamentals

Module 10 – Azure Pricing & Cost Management

  • Azure subscriptions
  • Azure pricing models
  • Understanding Azure costs
  • Azure Pricing Calculator
  • Azure Cost Management
  • Azure budgets
  • Azure Reservations
  • Cost optimization strategies
  • Azure free services and benefits

Module 11 – Azure Support & Service Options

  • Azure support plans
  • Azure Service Level Agreements
  • Azure status and service health
  • Azure documentation
  • Microsoft Learn
  • Azure support resources
  • Managing Azure environments

Module 12 – AZ-900 Certification Preparation

  • Review of key Azure concepts
  • Important Azure services and terminology
  • Practice questions
  • Scenario-based questions
  • Knowledge checks
  • Mock exams
  • Final certification preparation

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

  • Students interested in cloud computing
  • Beginners entering the IT industry
  • IT professionals who want to learn Azure
  • Business professionals working with cloud technology
  • System administrators and support professionals
  • Individuals preparing for the AZ-900 certification
  • Professionals planning to pursue advanced Azure certifications

Prerequisites

No advanced technical experience is required. Basic computer knowledge and an interest in cloud computing are recommended.

Course Benefits

After completing this course, students will have a solid understanding of Microsoft Azure and fundamental cloud computing concepts. They will be able to identify common Azure services, understand basic security and governance concepts, evaluate Azure pricing and support options, and select appropriate Azure solutions for common business and technology scenarios.

The course also provides structured preparation for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification exam.