Course Summary

This course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; and Azure management and governance features and tools.

Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, mastering the basics in Microsoft Azure can help you jump-start your career and prepare you to dive deeper into the many technical opportunities Azure offers.

This certification validates your foundational knowledge of cloud concepts in general and Azure in particular.

As a candidate for this certification, you can describe Azure architectural components and Azure services, such as compute, networking, and storage, as well as features and tools to secure, govern, and administer Azure.

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification could be a great fit for you if you’d like to: Prove your knowledge of cloud computing concepts, models, and services, such as public, private, and hybrid cloud, in addition to infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).

Show your expertise on how Azure supports security, privacy, compliance, and trust.

Describe cloud concepts (25–30%)
• Describe cloud computing
• Define cloud computing
• Describe the shared responsibility model
• Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid
• Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model
• Describe the consumption-based model
• Compare cloud pricing models
• Describe serverless
• Describe the benefits of using cloud services
• Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud
• Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud
• Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud
• Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud
• Describe cloud service types
• Describe infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
• Describe platform as a service (PaaS)
• Describe software as a service (SaaS)
• Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service type (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)

Describe Azure architecture and services (35–40%)
• Describe the core architectural components of Azure
• Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
• Describe availability zones
• Describe Azure datacenters
• Describe Azure resources and resource groups
• Describe subscriptions
• Describe management groups
• Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
• Describe Azure compute and networking services
Compare compute types, including containers, virtual machines, and functions
• Describe virtual machine options, including Azure virtual machines, Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Describe the resources required for virtual machines
• Describe application hosting options, including web apps, containers, and virtual machines
• Describe virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure virtual networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, Azure VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute
• Define public and private endpoints
• Describe Azure storage services
• Compare Azure Storage services
• Describe storage tiers
• Describe redundancy options
• Describe storage account options and storage types
• Identify options for moving files, including AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync
• Describe migration options, including Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box
• Describe Azure identity, access, and security
• Describe directory services in Azure, including Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Domain Services
• Describe authentication methods in Azure, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and passwordless
• Describe external identities in Azure, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C)
• Describe Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
• Describe Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
• Describe the concept of Zero Trust
• Describe the purpose of the defense-in-depth model
• Describe the purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Describe Azure management and governance (30–35%)
• Describe cost management in Azure
• Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure
• Compare the pricing calculator and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator
• Describe cost management capabilities in Azure
• Describe the purpose of tags
• Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
• Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview in Azure
• Describe the purpose of Azure Policy
• Describe the purpose of resource locks
• Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
• Describe the Azure portal
• Describe Azure Cloud Shell, including Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI) and Azure PowerShell
• Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
• Describe infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Describe Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and ARM templates
• Describe monitoring tools in Azure
• Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
• Describe Azure Service Health
• Describe Azure Monitor, including Log Analytics, Azure Monitor alerts, and Application Insights

There are no prerequisites to this course.

Describe cloud concepts (25-30%) Describe Azure architecture and services (35-40%) Describe Azure management and governance (30-35%)

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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