AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Module 1: Cloud computing concepts

In this module you will learn more about cloud computing, different types of cloud models and different types of cloud services.

Lessons

• Why cloud computing
• Different types of cloud models
• Different types of cloud services

After completing this module, participants will be able to:

• Define cloud computing and its main benefits.
• Explain public, private and hybrid cloud models.
• Explain the cloud services IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.

Module 2: Central Azure services

In this module, you will learn about Azure’s core cloud architecture components, Azure services and products, Azure solutions, and Azure management tools.

Lessons

• Key components of the Azure architecture
• Core Azure services and products
• Azure solutions
• Tools for Azure management

Lab : Walkthrough: Creating a Virtual MachineLab : Walkthrough: Deploying Azure Container Instances
Lab : Walkthrough: Creating a Virtual NetworkLab : Walkthrough: Creating blob storage
Lab : Walkthrough: Creating a SQL DatabaseLab : Walkthrough: Deploying an Azure IoT Hub
Lab : Walkthrough: Deploying Azure FunctionsLab : Walkthrough: Creating a Web App
Lab : Walkthrough: Creating a VM with a Template
Lab : Walkthrough: Creating a VM with PowerShellLab : Walkthrough: Creating a VM with CLI

After completing this module, participants will be able to:

• Identify key Azure architecture components, such as regions, geographies and resource groups.
• Identify use cases for Azure core services and products, such as virtual machines and storage.
• Identify use cases for Azure solutions, such as the Internet of Things and machine learning.
• Identify which Azure management tools are available, such as Azure PowerShell and CLI.

Module 3: Security, privacy, compliance and trust

In this module, you will learn more about Azure security, identity, governance, monitoring, reporting and standards.

Lessons

• Secure network connection
• Central Azure identity services
• Tools and features for security
• Methods of governance of Azure
• Monitoring and reporting
• Privacy, compliance and data protection standards

Lab : Walkthrough: Securing Network Traffic
Lab : Walkthrough: Implementing Azure Key Vault
Lab : Walkthrough: Creating an Azure Policy
Lab : Walkthrough: Managing Access with RBAC
Lab : Walkthrough: Managing Resource Locks
Lab : Walkthrough: Implementing Resource Tagging
Lab : Walkthrough: Exploring Trust Center

After completing this module, participants will be able to:

• Describe connectivity for security in virtual networks, e.g. Network Security Groups.
• Describe options for authentication and authorization of Azure identity.
• Describe the uses of Security Center, key vault, threat and information protection.
• Describe Azure policies and role-based access control.
• Describe the use cases for Azure Monitor and Azure Service Health.
• Describe standards for confidentiality, compliance and data protection.

Module 4: Pricing and support for Azure

In this module, you will learn about Azure subscriptions, planning and managing costs, support options, SLAs and the service lifecycle.

Lessons

• Azure subscriptions
• Planning and managing costs
• Options for Azure support
• Service Level Agreement for Azure (SLA)
• Service lifecycle in Azure

Lab : Walkthrough: Using the Azure Pricing Calculator
Lab : Walkthrough: Using the Azure TCO Calculator
Lab : Walkthrough: Opening a support requestLab : Walkthrough: Calculating composite SLAs
Lab : Walkthrough: Accessing Azure Preview features