AZ-900: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure

Learning Path 1

Describe cloud concepts
New to the cloud? Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is a three-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you’re preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. This is the first learning path in the series, Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe cloud concepts.

Module 1: Describe cloud computing
This module introduces you to cloud computing. It covers things such as cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud.

Lessons
•   Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
•   Introduction to cloud computing
•   What is cloud computing
•   Describe the shared responsibility model
•   Define cloud models
•   Describe the consumption-based model

Module 2: Describe the benefits of using cloud services
This module introduces you to the benefits cloud computing can offer you or your organization.

Lessons
•   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

Module 3: Describe cloud service types
This module covers the different cloud service types and shares some of the use cases and benefits aligned with each service type.

Lessons
•   Describe Infrastructure as a Service
•   Describe Platform as a Service
•   Describe Software as a Service

Learning Path 2

Describe Azure architecture and services
New to the cloud? Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is a three-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your very first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you are preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. This is the second learning path in the series, Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure architecture and services.

Module 1: Describe the core architectural components of Azure
This module explains the basic infrastructure components of Microsoft Azure. You’ll learn about the physical infrastructure, how resources are managed, and have a chance to create an Azure resource.

Lessons
•   What is Microsoft Azure
•   Get started with Azure accounts
Exercise – Explore interacting with Azure
•   Describe Azure physical infrastructure
•   Describe Azure management infrastructure
Exercise – Create an Azure resource

Module 2: Describe Azure compute and networking services
This module focuses on some of the computer services and networking services available within Azure.

Lessons
•   Describe Azure virtual machines
Exercise – Create an Azure virtual machine
•   Describe Azure virtual desktop
•   Describe Azure containers
•   Describe Azure functions
•   Describe application hosting options
•   Describe Azure virtual networking
Exercise – Configure network access
•   Describe Azure virtual private networks
•   Describe Azure ExpressRoute
•   Describe Azure DNS

Module 3: Describe Azure storage services
This module introduces you to storage in Azure, including things such as different types of storage and how a distributed infrastructure can make your data more resilient.

Lessons
•   Describe Azure storage accounts
•   Describe Azure storage redundancy
•   Describe Azure storage services
Exercise – Create a storage blob
•   Identify Azure data migration options
•   Identify Azure file movement options

Module 4: Describe Azure identity, access, and security
This module covers some of the authorization and authentication methods available with Azure.

Lessons
•   Describe Azure directory services
•   Describe Azure authentication methods
•   Describe Azure external identities
•   Describe Azure conditional access
•   Describe Azure role-based access control
•   Describe Zero Trust model
•   Describe defense-in-depth
•   Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Learning path 3

Describe Azure management and governance
New to the cloud? Introduction to Microsoft Azure is a three-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your very first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you are preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. This is the third learning path in the series, Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure management and governance.

Module 1: Describe cost management in Azure
This module explores methods to estimate, track, and manage costs in Azure.

Lessons
•   Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure
•   Explore the pricing calculator
Exercise – Estimate workload costs by using the Pricing calculator
•   Describe the Microsoft Cost Management tool
•   Describe the purpose of tags

Module 2: Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
This module introduces you to tools that can help with governance and compliance within Azure.

Lessons
•   Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview
•   Describe the purpose of Azure Policy
•   Describe the purpose of resource locks
Exercise – Configure a resource lock
•   Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal

Module 3: Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
This module covers tools that help you manage your Azure and on-premises resources.

Lessons
•   Describe tools for interacting with Azure
•   Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
•   Describe Azure Resource Manager and Azure ARM templates

Module 4: Describe monitoring tools in Azure
This module covers tools that you can use to monitor your Azure environment.

Lessons
•   Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
•   Describe Azure Service Health
•   Describe Azure Monitor