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Skill AZ-900 Fundamentals

Azure Cloud Concepts

Azure Cloud Concepts is a certification skill for the AZ-900 exam that covers fundamental cloud computing principles and Azure-specific architectural concepts. Key exam topics include cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), public, private, and hybrid clouds, high availability, scalability, elasticity, and core Azure architectural components.

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Study Plan

1
Master the theory
View the lectures (if available) or read the Microsoft Learn content and study guide.
Introducing Cloud Computing
Introducing Cloud Computing
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft Study Guide
2
Test your knowledge
Practice with exam questions (if available) or the Microsoft practice assessment.
Microsoft Practice Assessment

The AZ-900 Certification

Azure Cloud Concepts is an official required skill for the AZ-900 certification exam. Mastering this skill is important, because it is one of the measured skills you will be tested on during the exam.

The AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification is an entry-level, non-expiring credential that validates your foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Azure services, serving as a stepping stone toward more advanced Azure roles.

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Azure Cloud Fundamentals

AZ-900 Certification Skills