Course Overview
This course introduces the foundational concepts of Microsoft Azure and cloud computing. Learners will gain an understanding of Azure services, pricing models, security, compliance, and support options. The course is aligned with the AZ-900 certification and is designed for individuals with no prior cloud experience who want a strong foundation in Microsoft Azure.
Course Content
Module 1: Cloud Concepts
What is cloud computing?
Shared responsibility model
Public, private, and hybrid cloud
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Cloud benefits and use cases
Module 2: Azure Architecture & Services
Azure regions, region pairs
Availability zones
Azure subscriptions and management groups
Azure resource groups and resources
Module 3: Core Azure Services
Azure Compute:
Virtual Machines
App Services
Azure Functions
Azure Networking:
Virtual Network (VNet)
VPN Gateway
Azure Load Balancer
Azure Storage:
Blob storage
File storage
Disk storage
Module 4: Azure Data & Analytics Services
Azure SQL Database
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Table & Queue storage
Azure Synapse Analytics (overview)
Module 5: Azure Security
Azure Security Center (Microsoft Defender for Cloud)
Network Security Groups (NSG)
Azure Firewall (overview)
Identity services (Azure AD overview)
Module 6: Identity, Governance & Compliance
Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Azure Policy and Blueprints
Azure compliance offerings
Module 7: Azure Pricing & Cost Management
Azure pricing models
Azure subscriptions and billing
Cost Management and Billing
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Azure Marketplace
Module 8: Azure Management & Monitoring
Azure Portal, CLI, and PowerShell
Azure Monitor
Azure Advisor
Azure Service Health
Module 9: Exam Preparation & Use Cases
AZ-900 exam structure and objectives
Sample questions
Real-world Azure use cases
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
– Understand core cloud computing concepts and Azure fundamentals
– Identify key Azure services and their use cases
– Explain Azure architecture, subscriptions, and management concepts
– Describe Azure security, governance, and compliance features
– Understand Azure pricing, cost management, and SLAs
– Navigate the Azure Portal and management tools
– Build a strong foundation for Azure administrator and architect roles
– Confidently prepare for the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam
