Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe cloud concepts (AZ-900)
Microsoft's Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is a free course on Microsoft Learn introducing Microsoft Azure, the cloud platform. You learn core Azure services, basic architecture, pricing, and security. The course prepares you for the AZ-900 certification exam. After finishing, you understand Azure and can discuss cloud concepts. Azure competes with AWS and Google Cloud. It's strong in enterprise (Windows, SQL Server integration) and Microsoft tooling. The main limitation: AZ-900 is entry-level. For real Azure work, you need deeper courses like AZ-104 or AZ-900 is often a stepping stone.
Azure has over 34% market share of cloud services and is growing faster than competitors in enterprise adoption (source: Gartner Cloud Infrastructure Report).
About This Course
Microsoft Learn's first learning path for the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals certification. Covers cloud computing concepts, deployment models, and shared responsibility in the cloud. Part one of a four-part Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure series that maps to the full AZ-900 exam.
Course Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AZ-900 course free?
Yes, the learning content is free on Microsoft Learn. The exam costs $99.
Do I need IT experience?
No. AZ-900 is beginner-level and assumes no prior Azure or cloud knowledge.
What's the Azure Fundamentals exam like?
Multiple-choice, 60 questions, 85 minutes. You need 700+ out of 1000 points to pass. Passing rate is high with good study.
After AZ-900, what's the next certification?
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), depending on your path.
How does Azure compare to AWS?
AWS is larger and more mature. Azure is stronger in enterprise and Microsoft integration. Both are important to know.
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