AZ-900 Certification Bootcamp: Microsoft Azure Fundamental

Name: AZ-900 Certification Bootcamp: Microsoft Azure Fundamental
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Your Complete Guide to Understanding and Passing the AZ-900 Exam

Created byVijay Patel

Last updated 1/2025

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What you'll learn

Understand Cloud Concepts
Learn Azure Architecture and Services
Master Core Azure Services
Grasp Security and Compliance
Understand Pricing and Support
Prepare for the AZ-900 Certification Exam
Practical Hands-On Experience
Real-World Applications

Course content

2 sections • 37 lectures • 2h 22m total length

Course objective1:53
Explore Azure fundamentals with hands-on practice on virtual machines, web apps, functions, and storage, aligned to the AZ-900 exam objectives.
Introduction Azure cloud computing platform2:36
Explore public cloud computing with the Microsoft Azure platform and learn how Azure virtual machines provide compute, networking, and storage to deploy applications and host workloads.
Introduction to Azure2:04
Discover how Microsoft Azure, a leading public cloud platform, offers virtual machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, cognitive services, and App Service to deploy and manage applications.
Azure free account2:58
Discover eligibility for Azure free account, then create a free account to access 12 months of free services plus 200 USD credits for 30 days before switching to pay-as-you-go.
Creating Azure free account2:34
Create an Azure free account by verifying your Microsoft account, entering details, completing phone and identity checks, applying 200 USD free credits for 30 days with pay-as-you-go and multi-factor authentication.
Azure portal2:44
Explore the Azure portal, navigate the dashboard, check account details and notifications, and use the search bar to locate subscriptions.
Desabling security defaults3:04
Enable or disable Azure security defaults to balance baseline protection with customization; learn MFA enforcement, blocking legacy protocols, and when to tailor policies for your organization.
Some key terms to know at this point2:18
Learn how Azure services create resources, organize them with resource groups, and bill them under subscriptions, while distinguishing a service from the resource it provisions.
Summary what we have learn2:14
Cloud computing delivers services over the internet with on-demand access to servers, storage, and databases. It uses pay-as-you-go pricing, reduces management and upfront costs, and enables faster innovation from anywhere.

What are we going to start with2:13
Explore Azure Virtual Machines as the foundation of cloud infrastructure, quickly provisioning Windows Server or Ubuntu Server to host web apps, databases, and backend systems.
Virtual Machine [VM} Service3:26
Learn how to deploy an Azure virtual machine from scratch with a step-by-step guide, exploring CPU, memory, disk options, OS choices, and virtual network connectivity for scalable, cost-efficient cloud hosting.
Lab- deploying a web virtual machine7:42
Learn how to deploy a Windows Server 2022 virtual machine in Azure using the portal, from creating a resource group and selecting an image to configuring size, disks, and networking.
Connecting to an Azure windows Virtual Machine6:07
Learn to deploy and configure an Azure Windows virtual machine, explore the resource group architecture, and connect via native rdp using a public IP address and an rdp file.
Lab-resizing the virtual machine5:45
Resize your Azure virtual machine to overcome resource limits, reconnect via RDP, and explore scalable infrastructure management on the Azure cloud.
Troubleshooting connectivity4:21
Identify and resolve remote desktop protocol connectivity issues to Azure virtual machines by checking NSG rules, public IP or DNS, RDP client, and using Microsoft Docs for step-by-step guidance.
Connecting to the machine from windows3:12
Connect to an Azure Windows VM from Windows using Remote Desktop Protocol. Access the Azure portal, copy the VM's public IP, install Microsoft Remote Desktop, and log in.
Installing IIS(Internet Introduction Services)5:19
Install the IIS web server role on an Azure Windows Server VM via Server Manager. Configure the NSG to allow HTTP traffic on port 80 and verify the IIS homepage.
Virtual Machine Size1:49
Explore Azure virtual machine sizes and series and how to resize VMs to meet evolving needs, from BS series to memory-optimized series for diverse workloads.
Cost of Azure Resources3:23
Azure costs stem from all resources, not just the virtual machine, including public IP, disks, VNet, NIC, and NSG; consult the official pricing to estimate per-resource charges.
Azure Regions6:08
Explore Azure regions and data centers worldwide, and learn how regional isolation, availability zones, and low latency enable high availability, fault tolerance, and scalable performance with data residency and compliance.
Shutting Down Azure VM6:05
Learn how to stop an Azure VM to save costs, comparing OS-level shutdown and portal deallocation, and understand data persistence on the D drive and data disks.
About public IP Addresses for VM4:29
Learn how public IP addresses enable inbound access to Azure virtual machines, and when to use static versus dynamic IPs for reliability and cost.
Lab-Creating a Linux Virtual Machines3:45
Deploy a Linux-based virtual machine on Azure and place it in the same virtual network as the app VM. Configure a public IP and install nginx as the web server.
Deploying a web server on linux machine6:34
Note on vCPU quota2:58
Track resource quotas in your Azure subscriptions by checking usage and cost in the portal, delete unused resources, and monitor regional vCPU limits such as Australia Central to manage costs.
Deleting your resorces1:52
Azure marketplace for virtual machines5:47
Deploy WordPress via the Azure Marketplace Bitnami package on a virtual machine, configure the resource group and admin credentials, verify port 80 on the public IP, then clean up.
Availability sets3:20
Azure availability sets distribute virtual machines across fault and update domains to protect against hardware failure and maintenance while load balancer traffic keeps the app available with minimal downtime.
lab-Availability Sets8:00
Deploy virtual machines into an availability set in Azure, distributing across fault and update domains to ensure high availability.
Availability Zone3:31
Learn how Azure availability zones distribute resources across multiple data centers within a region to achieve high availability, fault isolation, scalability, and disaster recovery with load balancers.
Availability zone for VM3:26
Create a virtual machine and assign it to an availability zone to improve resilience. Configure resource group, name, region, zone, image, size, and credentials, then deploy and clean up.
Azure dedicated host2:49
Explore Azure dedicated hosts, a dedicated physical server that gives exclusive hardware, isolation for virtual machines, maintenance control, and a secure, compliant environment for workloads.
More on costs for VM2:27
Explore how the operating system, VM size, and hosting region influence Azure virtual machine costs, with pay-as-you-go and reserved instance options to optimize expenses.
Azure spot VM2:47
Learn Azure spot pricing for virtual machines, enabling spot discounts in the portal with eviction policy and compatible sizes; interruption-tolerant workloads like batch processing and testing cut costs.
Reserved Pricing3:03
Explore Azure reservations to save on long-term resources by committing to one-year or three-year plans with upfront payments, offering significant discounts versus pay-as-you-go for virtual machines and other services.
VM scale set service3:35
Learn to automatically scale infrastructure with Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets, distributing traffic across load-balanced virtual machines and applying rules to add or remove instances based on demand or schedule.
Building a VM Scale set6:32
Create a virtual machine scale set in azure to deploy and manage a group of identical, load-balanced ubuntu server instances with uniform orchestration, scaling, networking, and ssh access.

Requirements

No Prior Knowledge of Cloud or Azure Needed
Basic Computer Literacy
Interest in Cloud Computing
Access to a Computer and Internet
An Active Microsoft Account (Optional)
No Programming Knowledge Required

Description

Are you ready to begin your cloud computing journey? This course is your ultimate starting point to master Microsoft Azure. It’s designed for beginners with no prior experience in cloud computing, as well as professionals looking to build a strong foundation in Azure. Whether you aim to pass the AZ-900 certification exam or simply gain a thorough understanding of Azure’s capabilities, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

What You’ll Learn:

Cloud Concepts: Understand the fundamentals of cloud computing, including benefits, deployment models, and core principles.
Azure Architecture: Explore Azure regions, availability zones, and key components like virtual networks and resource groups.
Azure Services: Dive into essential services like Compute, Storage, Networking, and Databases.
Security and Compliance: Discover Azure’s security features, identity management tools, and compliance frameworks.
Pricing and Support: Learn about Azure’s cost models, tools like the Pricing Calculator, and available support plans.
Hands-On Practice: Gain real-world skills by navigating the Azure Portal and creating resources.

Why Take This Course?

This course is beginner-friendly and focuses on simplifying complex cloud concepts. You’ll receive step-by-step guidance, practical examples, and exam preparation tips to ensure success. By the end, you’ll have the skills to confidently use Azure services and the knowledge to ace the AZ-900 certification exam.

Who Should Enroll?

Aspiring cloud professionals eager to start their careers.
IT staff transitioning to cloud roles or exploring Azure for the first time.
Business professionals who want to understand cloud technology and its impact on modern organizations.
Students and graduates preparing for entry-level cloud certifications.
Non-technical professionals looking to collaborate better with technical teams.

Course Benefits:

Comprehensive coverage of all AZ-900 exam objectives.
Practical, hands-on examples for real-world application.
Clear explanations of Azure’s role in cloud computing and business solutions.

By enrolling in this course, you’re taking a significant step toward mastering Azure fundamentals and unlocking exciting opportunities in the cloud computing field. Don’t wait—start your learning journey today and get certified with confidence!

Who this course is for:

Beginners to Cloud Computing
IT Professionals Exploring Azure
Students and Recent Graduates
Non-Technical Professionals
Certification Aspirants
Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Cloud Enthusiasts
Job Seekers in IT and Cloud

AZ-900 Certification Bootcamp: Microsoft Azure Fundamental

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Course content

Introduction9 lectures • 22min

Azure Architecture and service28 lectures • 2hr

Requirements

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