Describe Cloud Concepts
25-30%Cloud benefits, service models, shared responsibility and cloud consumption.
An introduction to Microsoft Azure cloud concepts, services, architecture, governance and cost management.
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Cloud fundamentals
Microsoft certifications and courses focused on Azure, AI and data tools used in modern technical teams.
Official breakdown sourceMicrosoft
Course provider
AZ-900
Exam/code
2
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Azure Fundamentals gives learners a practical overview of cloud delivery, helping entry-level candidates speak confidently about modern Microsoft environments.
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Cloud concepts and Azure architecture
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Compute, networking and storage services
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Security, governance and cost management
AZ-900 is Microsoft's cloud fundamentals exam, designed to validate cloud concepts and foundational Azure knowledge.
Exam snapshot
Cloud benefits, service models, shared responsibility and cloud consumption.
Azure regions, compute, networking, storage and core service families.
Cost management, governance, deployment tools, monitoring and compliance features.
Breakdown based on Microsoft Learn AZ-900 study guide.
Azure Fundamentals helps learners understand the cloud platforms behind modern IT delivery, support, infrastructure and security.
Cloud Support Associate
IT Support Technician
Junior Cloud Administrator
Infrastructure Support Analyst
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A Microsoft fundamentals certification covering AI workloads, machine learning concepts and Azure AI services.
A Microsoft cloud administration certification focused on identity, governance, storage, compute, networking and monitoring.
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