Learn fundamental Azure cloud concepts, core services, management tools, security, network best-practices, governance, privacy, compliance features, cost management and SLAs.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to core Azure concepts, cloud services, management tools, pricing and support, and will prepare you for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification.
I regularly deliver the Azure Fundamentals training in person for enterprise clients, and it consistently ranks among the most popular Microsoft training programs. The video lectures in this online course are drawn directly from those live classroom sessions, so you’ll enjoy the same high‑quality training experience you’d get in an official, in‑person Microsoft course.
This course includes video lectures which cover all the topics you will need to master for the exam:
Cloud Concepts
Defining Cloud Computing
Key Cloud Concepts
Cloud Economy of Scale
Capital Expenditure
Operational Expenditure
The Consumption Model
Public, Private and Hybrid Clouds
Cloud Migration Strategies
Regions and Region Pairs
Azure Geographies
Availability Options
Availability Sets and Zones
Resource Groups
The Azure Resource Manager
Azure Compute Services
Azure Container Services
Azure Network Services
Azure Storage Services
Azure Database Services
The Azure Marketplace
Azure IoT Services
Azure Data Analytics Services
Azure AI services
Azure Serverless Services
Azure DevOps
Azure App Service
Azure Management Tools
Azure Advisor
Security, Privacy and Compliance
Defense in Depth
Shared Security
Azure Firewal
Azure DDOS Protection
Network Security Groups
Application Security Groups
Azure Network Security
Authentication and Authorization
Multi-Factor Authentication
Azure Security Center
Azure Key Vault
Azure Advanced Threat Protection
Azure Information Protection
Azure Policy
Policy Initiatives
Resource Locks
Azure Blueprints
Azure Resource Tags
Azure Subscriptions
Cost Management
The Pricing Calculator
The TCO Calculator
How to Minimize Cost
Azure Support Plans
Azure SLAs
What You’ll Get Inside This Course
This course includes everything you need to prepare for the Azure Fundamentals certification exam, including recorded video lectures based on my live classroom sessions, and knowledge quizzes to put your new skills to the test.
80 Recorded Classroom Lectures
5 Knowledge Quizzes
The Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification is designed for individuals who are new to cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. It provides essential knowledge of core Azure concepts, services, and management tools. This certification is an excellent starting point for students and professionals who want to build a career in cloud technologies.
With an Azure Fundamentals certification, you will be able to describe Azure architectural components, core services such as compute, networking, and storage, and understand features and tools for securing, governing, and administering Azure environments. The exam is suitable for anyone looking to validate their foundational understanding of Azure, regardless of technical background.
After earning the Azure Fundamentals certification, you can advance your learning path by pursuing role‑based associate certifications (for example Azure Administrator Associate) and finish with an expert‑level certification (Azure Solution Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert).
The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam is designed to validate a candidate’s basic understanding of cloud concepts and core Azure services. It consists of 40–60 multiple‑choice questions (the exact number varies slightly from one test to another) and you have 85 minutes to complete it. All questions are scored, and you must achieve a passing score of 700 out of 1000.
The exam mixes several question formats to assess your knowledge. You can expect the classic single‑answer multiple‑choice items, multiple‑select questions where two or more options are correct, drag‑and‑drop questions that ask you to match services with their descriptions, and case‑study or scenario‑based questions that present a short business problem and require you to choose the best Azure solution. There are also occasional fill‑in‑the‑blank questions that test terminology.
There are no labs in the exam. Instead, you'll be quizzed on your grasp of Azure’s core services, such as compute, storage, networking, security, pricing, and governance. Make sure you focus your study on these topics and prepare with a practice exam.
Do you think you're ready for the exam?
I have a practice exam to help you prepare for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification. The quiz questions are curated from various public sources and are very similar to what you can expect on the actual certification exam.
This practice set has 75 questions. Just like the real exam, you'll need to answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to get a passing score.
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Watch this sample lecture from the course, where I talk about the three high-availability options that are available when deploying a virtual machines to the Azure cloud.
This preview covers:
Virtual machine Availability Sets and Availability Zones
Cloud SLAs for single VMs versus high-availability configurations
How to set up multi-region disaster recovery
This is just one of the 80 lessons available in the full course.
To follow along with this course, you do not need to have any special tools or apps installed. You probably already have everything you need:
A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux
A web browser
The course consists of 80 recorded video lectures that play directly in your browser. The knowledge quizzes at the end of each chapter also work in your browser and do not require anything else to run.
If you want to experiment in your own private Azure cloud tenant, you'll need an Azure Subscription. You can register for a free subscription here.
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Live Classroom Delivery of an Azure Cloud & Data Track
In 2024, I gave a 10-day Azure cloud & data training for students at the ITPH Academy.
My students graduated by building a data warehouse in Azure Databricks for processing CO2 emission data and displaying insights in a Power BI dashboard. I took this photo during graduation, as they were presenting their results.
But every journey starts with a first step. The students in this group all started their learning journey with the Azure Fundamentals training, the exact same training you're looking at right now.
You're almost ready to dive in! If there's anything you're unsure about, take a moment to explore the answers below. I’ve covered the most common questions about this course, the platform, and what you can expect. But if you still need help, don’t hesitate to send me a quick message and I’ll be happy to help you.
You get lifetime access to the full training: all lectures, knowledge quizzes and your membership in the online discussion forums.
Yes! You should be comfortable with basic cloud concepts, but no prior experience with Azure is required.
You'll get access to a private discussion forum for this course where you can ask questions and share insights. Members also get priority support and access to a private community space.
Absolutely. This course is part of a growing library. With the All-Access Membership, you get everything—including future releases—and a curated gold learning path to guide your progress.
Forever. When you buy this course, it’s yours for life, including any future updates.
Yes. Any improvements or updates to this course will be included automatically at no extra charge.
Yes. Team and enterprise licenses are available. Contact me here for group pricing and custom onboarding options.
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