AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Crash Course

Description

In today's technology-driven world, cloud computing is a game-changer, and Microsoft Azure stands at the forefront. Azure is the backbone of countless businesses, offering scalable, flexible, and secure cloud solutions. To navigate this landscape, understanding the fundamentals is paramount, and the AZ-900 certification is your ticket to Azure mastery. This course is your comprehensive guide to mastering Azure basics and conquering the AZ-900 exam. Starting with an introduction to cloud computing, you will grasp the benefits of cloud services and dive deep into Azure's core architectural components. You will explore compute and networking services, storage solutions, and identity and security in the Azure environment. Gain prowess in cost management, governance, compliance, and monitoring tools. The course also culminates with a detailed exploration of Azure Advisor, Azure Service Health, and Azure Monitor, giving you an arsenal of tools to optimize Azure resources. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in Azure cloud computing principles, well-prepared to ace the AZ-900 exam, and equipped to excel in the world of Microsoft Azure.

What You Will Learn

Understand core Azure principles and cloud computing fundamentals
Create scalable Azure infrastructure with architectural components
Explore Azure's compute, networking, and storage services in-depth
Implement identity, access, and security features for Azure resources
Build cost-efficient solutions while ensuring compliance and governance
Master Azure monitoring tools for robust resource management

Audience

This course caters to both newcomers and aspiring cloud enthusiasts. If you're stepping into the world of cloud computing, seeking a strong foundation in Microsoft Azure fundamentals, or aiming to enhance your existing cloud knowledge, this course is designed for you. No prior experience with Azure or cloud computing is necessary. All that's required is your curiosity and willingness to learn.

Approach

The course adopts a practical and engaging learning approach. Through a series of concise video lessons, real-world examples, and hands-on demonstrations, you will gain a deep understanding of Azure fundamentals. We prioritize active learning, enabling you to immediately apply your knowledge. You will be fully prepared for the AZ-900 exam and real-world Azure challenges.

Key Features

Comprehensive AZ-900 exam coverage for mastering Microsoft Azure fundamentals * Real-world examples for practical application of Azure core services * Hands-on demonstrations to enhance understanding of key architectural components

Github Repo

https://github.com/PacktPublishing/AZ-900-Azure-Fundamentals-Crash-Course

About the Author

Praveenkumar Bouna

Praveenkumar Bouna is a software engineer with over 15 years of C# .NET development experience. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in computer science and engineering. He has worked for about ten years in Honeywell, wherein he transitioned from software engineer to senior software engineer, tech lead, and so on in C#. He has also worked in security and surveillance as well as access control systems in top MNCs in the software industry. He is also a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Scrum Master for a security R&D team. He is known for his simpler teaching approach toward explaining various complex topics his colleagues come across in everyday programming life.

Course Outline

1. Course Introduction

2. AZ-900: Azure Cloud Computing

3. AZ-900 - Benefits of Azure Cloud Services

4. AZ-900 - Azure Cloud Service Types

5. AZ-900 - Core Architectural Components of Azure

6. AZ-900 - Azure Compute and Networking Services

7. AZ-900 - Azure Storage Services

8. AZ-900: Azure Identity, Access, and Security

9. AZ-900 - Cost Management in Azure

10. AZ-900 - Azure Governance and Compliance

11. AZ-900 - Azure Resources Features and Deployment

12. AZ-900 - Monitoring Tools in Azure