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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Online Training

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UPDATED: March 29, 2023

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This Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course prepares both technical and non-technical professionals to pass the AZ-900 exam, the single exam needed to earn the Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals certification. This training provides a solid foundation in cloud computing, covering essential concepts like cloud services, networking, storage, and serverless computing.

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What you'll learn

Cloud concepts: benefits, economies of scale, CapEx vs. OpEx, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Cloud deployment models: public, private, hybrid
Cloud cost control: purchasing options, cost factors, pricing calculator, TCO, saving money
Customer support: service-level agreements, regions, geographies, zones, free Azure account, Azure portal
Containers, microservices, and serverless computing
Storage: overview, structured vs. unstructured data, storage tiers and encryption
Networking: overview, load balancing, CDN, security groups, network access, Internet of Things (IoT)

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Is the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) worth it?

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification (AZ-900) is worth it for people new to cloud administration, but may not be worth it for people further along in their career. In other words, the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals is worth it for anyone starting from scratch when it comes to learning the fundamentals of the cloud -- that can be students, managers, non-IT staff or administrators at the start of their career.

How much does the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) cost?

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals costs $99. In order to earn the Azure Fundamentals certification from Microsoft, you’ll only need to take one exam, AZ-900. The AZ-900 costs $99 since it’s the only exam you need. There are no prerequisites, but it’s a good idea to add the cost of a training course to the cost of earning the certification.

Is the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam difficult?

No, the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals isn’t difficult. Microsoft designed the Azure Fundamentals certification specifically for new administrators and non-technical professionals who need the basics of cloud services. The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals isn’t difficult because the AZ-900 measures your skills in the basics of the cloud, topics like cloud concepts, core Azure services, management tools, and security features. With training in those topics, the Azure Fundamentals is easy.

Does the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals expire?

No, the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals does not expire. Microsoft made changes to their certification validity periods in June 2021, and Fundamentals certifications don’t expire. Since it’s one of those Fundamentals certifications, the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals doesn’t expire. That’s good news for career-minded administrators because it means you can move on to specialty or role-based certifications (which expire after a year) without worrying about your Azure Fundamentals expiring.

How long does it take to prepare for Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals?

Preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals usually takes around two months. Of course, how long it takes you to prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals depends first on how much experience you already have and second how much time you can spend each day studying. If you’re brand new to the cloud but can spend at least an hour a day studying, you should be ready to take the Azure Fundamentals in about two months.

Who is this for?

This AZ-900 course is valuable for IT professionals new to cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. It's ideal from beginners to IT professionals with 1-2 years of experience.

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