Azure is one of the fastest growing cloud platform. AZ-900 is the foundational exam tests your foundational level information of cloud concepts and Azure administrations. Even though it's a foundational exam, it is listed as one of the Top-20 valuable IT certifications.

AZ-900 tests the following key areas.

Describe Cloud Concepts (20-25%)

• Identify the benefits and considerations of using cloud services

• Describe the differences between categories of cloud services

• Describe the differences between types of cloud computing

Describe Core Azure Services (15-20%)

• Describe the core Azure architectural components

• Describe core resources available in Azure

Describe core solutions and management tools on Azure (10-15%)

• Describe core solutions available in Azure

• Describe Azure management tools

Describe general security and network security features (10-15%)

• Describe Azure security features

• Describe Azure network security

Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features (15- 20%)

• Describe core Azure identity services

• Describe Azure governance features

• Describe privacy and compliance resources

Describe Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements (10- 15%)

• Describe methods for planning and managing costs

• Describe Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and service lifecycles

There are 6 practice tests in this course with more than 240 questions similar to the actual exam pattern. This will help you in preparing well for the AZ-900 exam.

Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The exam is intended for candidates who are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure.

Azure Fundamentals exam is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Candidates should be familiar with the general technology concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, compute, application support, and application development.

Azure Fundamentals can be used to prepare for other Azure role-based or specialty certifications, but it is not a prerequisite for any of them.