Azure AZ-900 Study Guide
1. Introduction to Azure AZ-900 Certification
• Overview of Azure AZ-900 certification
• Benefits of obtaining the certification
• Exam format and structure
2. Cloud Concepts
• Understanding cloud computing and its benefits
• Differentiating between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a
Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Exploring public, private, and hybrid cloud models
• Understanding the importance of scalability, elasticity, and high availability
in the cloud
3. Azure Core Services
• Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Azure Storage (Blobs, Files, Tables, Queues)
• Azure App Services (Web Apps, Mobile Apps, API Apps, Logic Apps)
• Azure Functions (Serverless Compute)
• Azure Databases (SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Database for
MySQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL)
• Azure Networking (Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, Application
Gateways)
4. Azure Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Trust
• Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel
• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Azure RBAC
• Azure Key Vault and Azure Dedicated HSM
• Azure Security and Compliance Certifications
• Azure Privacy and Data Protection Standards
5. Azure Pricing and Support
• Understanding Azure subscriptions and billing models
• Azure Cost Management and Pricing Calculator
• Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Support Plans
• Azure Advisor and Azure Trust Center
6. Azure Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance Features
• Azure AD and Azure AD Connect
• Azure RBAC and Azure Policies
• Azure Blueprints and Azure Governance
• Azure Policy Compliance and Azure Security Center
• Azure Privacy and Data Protection Standards
7. Azure Solutions and Management Tools
• Azure Portal and Azure CLI
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Azure Templates
• Azure Automation and Azure Monitor
• Azure Log Analytics and Azure Service Health
• Azure Advisor and Azure Update Management
8. Azure Monitoring and Reporting
• Azure Monitor and Azure Insights
• Azure Log Analytics and Application Insights
• Azure Service Health and Azure Resource Health
• Azure Activity Log and Diagnostic Logs
9. Azure Privacy, Compliance, and Data Protection Standards
• Azure Privacy and Data Protection Principles
• Azure Data Privacy Controls and Azure Data Classification
• Azure Data Residency and Data Sovereignty
• Azure Compliance Certifications and Azure Trust Center
10. Azure Support and SLAs
• Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Azure Support Plans and Azure Marketplace Support
• Azure Advisory Services and Azure Community Support
11. Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
• Azure Resource Manager Templates
• Azure Resource Groups and Resource Locks
• Azure Resource Manager Policies
• Azure Blueprints and Resource Manager Deployment
12. Exam Preparation Tips and Resources
• Creating a study plan
• Recommended resources and documentation
• Sample questions and practice exams
• Exam day tips and strategies