Az-900-Mc: Azure Fundamentals - 2024 - Study Guide

Master the Basics: Your Gateway to Azure Expertise

What you'll learn

Learn cloud concepts

Learn Azure architecture

Learn about Azure services

Learn Azure Management

Learn Azure Governance

Requirements

No programming or technical knowledge needed. General understanding about IT will be advantageous.

Description

Unlock the Power of Azure: Your Comprehensive Guide to AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals CertificationAre you ready to dive into the world of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure? Look no further than our comprehensive AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals course, designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to kickstart your journey in the cloud.In this course, you'll embark on a learning adventure that covers everything you need to know to understand the fundamentals of Azure. Whether you're a beginner exploring cloud computing for the first time or an IT professional seeking to expand your skill set, this course is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of Azure.This course provides a comprehensive overview of cloud computing concepts and Azure architecture, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals certification exam. You'll learn about cloud models, pricing, and consumption-based models, along with serverless computing and the benefits of using cloud services. Dive deep into Azure architecture, exploring regions, availability zones, compute, networking, storage, identity, security, and governance. Discover cost management strategies, compliance tools, and deployment techniques, and gain insights into monitoring and optimization with Azure Advisor and Azure Monitor. Whether you're new to cloud computing or looking to expand your expertise, this course will empower you to navigate Azure confidently and effectively.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 About Author

Lecture 2 Azure Fundamentals Course outline and sign-up to Azure

Section 2: Describe cloud computing

Lecture 3 Cloud computing topics

Lecture 4 Define cloud computing

Lecture 5 Describe the shared responsibility model

Lecture 6 Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid

Lecture 7 Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model

Lecture 8 Describe the consumption-based model

Lecture 9 Compare cloud pricing models

Lecture 10 Demo and Usage of the Azure Pricing Calculator

Lecture 11 Describe serverless

Section 3: Describe the benefits of using cloud services

Lecture 12 Cloud services benefits topics

Lecture 13 Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud

Lecture 14 Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud

Lecture 15 Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud

Lecture 16 Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud

Section 4: Describe cloud service types

Lecture 17 Cloud Services Type topics

Lecture 18 Describe infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

Lecture 19 Describe platform as a service (PaaS)

Lecture 20 Describe software as a service (SaaS)

Lecture 21 Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service type (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

Section 5: Describe the core architectural components of Azure

Lecture 22 Core architectural components of Azure Topics

Lecture 23 Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions

Lecture 24 Describe availability zones

Lecture 25 Describe Azure datacenters

Lecture 26 Describe Azure resources and resource groups

Lecture 27 Describe subscriptions

Lecture 28 Describe management groups

Lecture 29 Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups

Section 6: Describe Azure compute and networking services

Lecture 30 Azure compute and networking services Topics

Lecture 31 Compare compute types, including containers, virtual machines, and functions

Lecture 32 Describe virtual machine options

Lecture 33 Describe the resources required for virtual machines

Lecture 34 Describe application hosting options

Lecture 35 Describe virtual networking

Lecture 36 Define public and private endpoints

Lecture 37 Demo on Azure Compute types

Lecture 38 Demo on Azure Virtual Networks

Section 7: Describe Azure storage services

Lecture 39 Azure storage services Topics

Lecture 40 Compare Azure Storage services

Lecture 41 Describe redundancy options

Lecture 42 Describe storage account options and storage types

Lecture 43 Identify options for moving files

Lecture 44 Describe migration options

Lecture 45 Demo on Azure Storage Account

Section 8: Describe Azure identity, access, and security

Lecture 46 Azure identity, access, and security Topics

Lecture 47 Describe directory services in Azure

Lecture 48 Describe authentication methods in Azure

Lecture 49 Describe external identities in Azure

Lecture 50 Describe Microsoft Entra Conditional Access

Lecture 51 Describe Azure role-based access control (RBAC)

Lecture 52 Describe the concept of Zero Trust

Lecture 53 Describe the purpose of the defense-in-depth model

Lecture 54 Describe the purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Section 9: Describe cost management in Azure

Lecture 55 Cost management in Azure topics

Lecture 56 Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure

Lecture 57 Compare the pricing calculator and TCO Calculator

Lecture 58 Describe cost management capabilities in Azure

Lecture 59 Describe the purpose of tags

Section 10: Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance

Lecture 60 Features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance topics

Lecture 61 Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview in Azure

Lecture 62 Describe the purpose of Azure Policy

Lecture 63 Describe the purpose of resource locks

Lecture 64 Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal

Section 11: Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources

Lecture 65 Features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources topics

Lecture 66 Describe the Azure portal

Lecture 67 Describe Azure Cloud Shell

Lecture 68 Describe the purpose of Azure Arc

Lecture 69 Describe infrastructure as code (IaC)

Lecture 70 Describe Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and ARM templates

Section 12: Describe monitoring tools in Azure

Lecture 71 monitoring tools in Azure topics

Lecture 72 Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor

Lecture 73 Describe Azure Service Health

Lecture 74 Describe Azure Monitor

Section 13: Exam Preparation

Lecture 75 Exam Structure

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