The Microsoft AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam validates your foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts, Azure services, cloud security, networking, storage, and cloud management.

Passing the AZ-900 exam earns you the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification, demonstrating your understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services.

AZ-900 is a beginner-level Microsoft certification exam designed for students, freshers, IT professionals, and individuals interested in starting their careers in cloud computing.

The certification focuses on fundamental cloud concepts, Azure architecture, cloud deployment models, computing services, networking, storage, security, identity management, and cost management.

AZ-900 is an excellent starting point for professionals planning to advance into Azure administration, cloud engineering, DevOps, data engineering, and cloud architecture.

1. Describe Cloud Concepts (25–30%)

• Understand cloud computing and the shared responsibility model.
• Differentiate public, private, and hybrid cloud models.
• Compare Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Understand scalability, elasticity, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Explain cloud pricing models and consumption-based billing.

2. Describe Azure Architecture and Services (35–40%)

• Understand Azure regions, availability zones, subscriptions, and resource groups.
• Identify Azure Virtual Machines, App Service, Azure Functions, and containers.
• Explore Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and Azure DNS.
• Understand Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and storage redundancy.
• Explore Microsoft Entra ID, multifactor authentication, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Understand Azure security services and Zero Trust principles.

3. Describe Azure Management and Governance (30–35%)

• Understand Azure pricing, budgeting, and cost management.
• Explore Azure Policy, resource locks, and governance tools.
• Identify Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Cloud Shell.
• Understand Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Explore Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor, and Azure Service Health.
• Understand Microsoft Purview and compliance management.

• Students and Freshers interested in cloud computing careers.
• IT Professionals planning to transition into Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Aspiring Cloud Engineers looking to build foundational cloud knowledge.
• System Administrators interested in Azure infrastructure and services.
• Developers and Data Engineers planning to work with Azure cloud solutions.
• Business and Technical Professionals who want to understand Microsoft Azure services.

• Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Cloud models, shared responsibility, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud benefits.
• Azure Architecture: Regions, availability zones, resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups.
• Azure Compute Services: Virtual Machines, App Service, Azure Functions, and container services.
• Azure Networking: Virtual Networks, subnets, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Azure DNS, and network connectivity.
• Azure Storage: Blob Storage, Azure Files, storage tiers, redundancy, and data migration tools.
• Azure Identity and Security: Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Azure Cost Management: Pricing Calculator, budgets, cost monitoring, and resource tagging.
• Azure Governance: Azure Policy, resource locks, Microsoft Purview, and compliance tools.
• Azure Monitoring and Administration: Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor, Service Health, Azure CLI, PowerShell, and ARM templates.

• Microsoft-Recognized Certification: Validate your foundational understanding of Azure cloud technologies.
• Beginner-Friendly Certification: Start learning Microsoft Azure without requiring advanced technical expertise.
• Cloud Career Foundation: Develop knowledge relevant to entry-level cloud support, infrastructure, administration, and technical roles.
• Professional Credibility: Strengthen your resume with an industry-recognized Microsoft certification.
• Cloud Technology Expertise: Understand the core Azure services used in modern enterprise environments.
• Foundation for Advanced Certifications: Prepare for further learning toward AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, and other Azure certifications.
• Career Advancement: Build foundational skills for cloud engineering, Azure administration, DevOps, and cloud architecture career paths.

A. SaaS
B. PaaS
C. IaaS
D. Serverless Computing

A. Azure Blob Storage
B. Azure Virtual Machines
C. Azure Functions
D. Azure App Service

A. Azure Monitor
B. Azure Storage
C. Microsoft Entra ID
D. Azure Advisor

A. Azure SQL Database
B. Azure Blob Storage
C. Azure Virtual Network
D. Azure Functions

A. Azure Policy
B. Azure Monitor
C. Azure Load Balancer
D. Azure DNS

A. Azure Advisor
B. Azure Monitor
C. Azure Pricing Calculator
D. Azure Service Health

A. Resource Groups
B. Availability Zones
C. Azure Tags
D. Management Groups