Topics Covered in AZ-900:

Cloud Concepts:

• Understanding the principles of cloud computing, including the benefits and considerations of using cloud services.
• Differentiating between the types of cloud models: Public, Private, and Hybrid.
• Understanding the types of cloud services: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Azure Core Services:

• Overview of Azure core services such as compute (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines), networking (e.g., Virtual Networks), and storage (e.g., Azure Blob Storage).
• Understanding the purpose and basic features of Azure resources like Azure App Services, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Learning about management tools like the Azure Portal, Azure PowerShell, and Azure CLI.

Azure Pricing and Support:

• Understanding Azure pricing models and factors that influence costs, including the Pay-As-You-Go model and reserved instances.
• Learning about Azure cost management and billing.
• Exploring the Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and the service lifecycle in Azure.
• Understanding the available Azure support options and choosing the appropriate Azure support plan.

Azure Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Trust:

• Understanding the shared responsibility model and how security is managed between Azure and the customer.
• Learning about Azure security features such as Azure Security Center, Azure DDoS Protection, and Azure Firewall.
• Understanding basic Azure identity services, including Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
• Exploring compliance offerings in Azure, such as the Microsoft Trust Center, Azure Compliance Documentation, and Azure Sovereign Regions.

Azure Architecture and Service Guarantees:

• Understanding core architectural components such as regions, availability zones, and resource groups.
• Learning about Azure subscriptions, resource management, and how resources are organized within Azure.
• Overview of Azure governance features like Azure Policy and Azure Blueprints.