Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals courseware provides foundational knowledge of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure services. This 7-hour non-Microsoft course prepares candidates for the AZ-900 certification exam, covering cloud concepts, Azure architecture, compute, networking, storage, identity, security, governance, and pricing models. Duration: 7 hours — €527. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• AZ-900 Preparation: comprehensive coverage aligned with the Azure Fundamentals certification exam
• Cloud Concepts: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS models and shared responsibility framework
• Azure Services: compute, networking, storage, and database services overview
• Security & Governance: identity management, compliance tools, and Azure Policy
• Cost Management: pricing calculator, TCO analysis, and Azure cost optimization strategies

Course Overview: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure is the world’s second-largest cloud platform, powering millions of workloads globally. This courseware edition provides an independent, focused approach to understanding Azure’s core services, security features, and governance tools. It is ideal for those preparing for the AZ-900 exam or seeking a solid foundation in cloud computing concepts.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand cloud concepts — describe cloud computing benefits, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and deployment models (public, private, hybrid)
2. Explore Azure architecture — identify Azure regions, availability zones, resource groups, and management tools
3. Describe Azure services — explore compute, networking, storage, and database solutions available on Azure
4. Understand security and governance — describe Azure identity services, security tools, governance features, and compliance capabilities

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for IT professionals, business decision makers, students, and non-technical staff who want to understand Azure fundamentals and cloud computing concepts. No prior cloud experience is required.

Career Benefits

The AZ-900 certification is the most popular Azure certification and serves as the entry point to the Azure certification ecosystem. It demonstrates cloud literacy to employers and is increasingly required for IT support, project management, and business analyst roles.

Prerequisites

• No prior cloud computing or Azure experience required
• Basic understanding of IT concepts (networking, storage, compute)
• General familiarity with web-based applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AZ-900 exam?

The AZ-900 is Microsoft’s Azure Fundamentals certification exam. It tests foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, security, governance, and pricing.

How does this differ from the official AZ-900T00 course?

This courseware provides the same AZ-900 exam preparation with an independent curriculum. It covers identical topics but may offer different exercises and examples.

Is AZ-900 worth getting?

Yes, AZ-900 is the most widely held Azure certification and is often required or preferred for IT roles. It provides a recognized credential for cloud literacy.

Does AZ-900 expire?

No, Azure fundamentals certifications do not expire. The AZ-900 credential remains valid indefinitely.