Microsoft Learn Series

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Guide

Master cloud computing principles, Azure VMs, Blob Storage, Virtual Networks, and cost optimization with official free Microsoft Learn paths.

~12 to 15 Hours (Self-Paced) Prepares for AZ-900 Exam Free Sandbox Labs Included

What is Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)?

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is the foundational cloud certification path designed for IT professionals, developers, and data analysts looking to build a strong grounding in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.

Through free interactive sandbox modules on Microsoft Learn, you will gain hands-on experience provisioning Azure Virtual Machines, setting up secure Blob Storage containers, configuring virtual networks (VNets), and enforcing security policies with Microsoft Entra ID.

Learning Path & 5 Core Modules

1

Describe Cloud Concepts

Understand IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud service models, High Availability, Scalability, Agility, Disaster Recovery, and Capital vs Operational Expenditure (CapEx vs OpEx).

2

Describe Azure Architecture & Services

Explore Azure Regions, Availability Zones, Resource Groups, Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Virtual Networks (VNets), and Azure VPN Gateway.

3

Describe Azure Storage & Database Solutions

Master Azure Blob Storage tiers (Hot, Cool, Archive), Disk Storage, Azure Files, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL.

4

Describe Azure Security, Identity & Compliance

Configure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Defense-in-Depth, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Zero-Trust architecture.

5

Describe Azure Cost Management & Governance

Use Azure Cost Management & Billing, Pricing Calculators, Azure Advisor recommendations, Blueprints, Azure Policy, and Resource Locks.

Core Azure Cloud Services Mastered

Compute & App Service

Azure VMs, Scale Sets, Azure Functions, and Web App hosting.

Blob Storage & SQL

Hot/Cool storage tiers, Azure SQL DB, and Cosmos DB NoSQL.

Virtual Networks (VNets)

Network security groups (NSGs), Azure VPN, and Load Balancers.

ARM Templates & Policy

Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure Policy, and Advisor alerts.

Career Path & Next Steps

1. Practice IT & Cloud Tasks

Build practical portfolio proof of work tasks in Azure cloud migration, hybrid VNets, and server administration.

Explore IT & Cloud Tasks

2. View Cloud & DevOps Career Roadmap

Explore skill ordering, salary expectations, and certification paths for Cloud Support Engineers.

Cloud & DevOps Roadmap

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals learning paths completely free?

Yes! All self-paced learning paths, documentation, interactive tutorials, and sandbox lab environments on Microsoft Learn are 100% free.

What certification exam does this guide prepare you for?

This guide aligns directly with the official Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification exam objectives.

Do I need a paid Azure subscription or credit card to practice?

No! Microsoft Learn provides free sandbox environments directly in your browser without requiring a credit card or paid subscription.