Capability Development / Cloud Infrastructure
Azure Cloud Infrastructure (AZ-900)
This AZ-900 program builds foundational knowledge of core Azure concepts, services, and management tools for anyone starting a cloud journey. Participants explore Azure's compute, storage, networking, and database services alongside general and network security features. The course also covers identity, governance, privacy, and compliance, plus Azure cost management and service-level agreements, giving learners a well-rounded introduction to the Azure platform.
Program Overview
This AZ-900 program builds foundational knowledge of core Azure concepts, services, and management tools for anyone starting a cloud journey. Participants explore Azure's compute, storage, networking, and database services alongside general and network security features. The course also covers identity, governance, privacy, and compliance, plus Azure cost management and service-level agreements, giving learners a well-rounded introduction to the Azure platform.
Audience Profile
IT professionals new to Microsoft Azure and cloud computing; Business and technical stakeholders evaluating cloud adoption; Students preparing for the AZ-900 fundamentals certification; and Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of cloud concepts.
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Describe Core Azure Concepts
Topics
- Cloud computing benefits
- High availability and scalability
- Azure architectural components
- Subscriptions and management groups
- Regions and availability zones
Module 2: Describe Core Azure Services
Topics
- Azure compute services
- Azure storage services
- Azure networking services
- Azure database and analytics services
- Virtualization services comparison
Module 3: Core Solutions and Management Tools
Topics
- Azure AI services
- Developer tools and services
- Monitoring services
- Management and configuration tools
- Serverless technology options
- Azure IoT services
Module 4: General Security and Network Security Features
Topics
- Azure security threats and protection
- Azure network security
- Defense in depth strategy
- Azure Firewall
- Network security groups
- Azure DDoS Protection
Module 5: Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance
Topics
- Authentication and authorization
- Azure Active Directory
- Single sign-on and MFA
- Cloud Adoption Framework
- Azure role-based access control
- Resource locks and tags
- Azure Policy and Blueprints
- Compliance offerings
Module 6: Cost Management and Service Level Agreements
Topics
- Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
- Azure pricing options
- Pricing calculator
- Cost optimization practices
- Service level agreements
- Composite SLAs
- Azure service lifecycle