In this article we will get step by step details study guide on how to prepare for AZ 900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals as per Latest Official Learning Path to earn Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.
Do I need to earn Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals?
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification is the first and foundational certification for any professional who is just starting with Azure or new to cloud computing.
If you just started to work with the cloud, or if you already have cloud experience, Azure Fundamentals provides you with everything you need to get started. Even if you are from Non-Technical background this certification is for you.
Microsoft recommends you to have familiarity with concepts of networking, storage, compute, application support, and application development.
We will discuss about how to get Microsoft Azure Fundamental certification (AZ-900) in 2023 easily.
Before that, let’s know
What is Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or AZ-900 certification exam?
Azure Fundamentals as curated guide and foundation to Azure Cloud Journey:
- Azure Fundamentals certification will build solid base for other Azure role-based or specialty certifications although this certification is not prerequisite for any of those certification.
- You will have good basics on cloud computing concept and cloud models like public, private, and hybrid cloud.
- You get understanding on different cloud service type i.e. infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), software as a service (SaaS) which are very important for both technical & non-technical IT professionals.
- Azure Fundamentals is a series of three learning paths that familiarize you with Azure and its many services and features like compute, networking, or storage services,cloud security best practices, governance and management option.
About Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Certification:
To earn, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Certification, we have to pass Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
About Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals:
AZ 900 Azure Fundamentals Learning and Certification Path:
What Skills are measured in Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals?
Azure Fundamentals learning path series help you prepare for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals which includes below three skill areas:
Each Skill or Topic area has a mapped learning path to prepare Exam AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals.
Percentages given for each skill area indicates the relative weight of each area on the exam, so higher the percentage, higher the number of question appeared to measure in exam.
Accordingly each of these skill area contains below several sub topics and each sub topics has several topic items:
- Describe cloud concepts (25–30%)
- Describe cloud computing
- Describe the benefits of using cloud services
- Describe cloud service types
- Describe Azure architecture and services (35–40%)
- Describe the core architectural components of Azure
- Describe Azure compute and networking services
- Describe Azure storage services
- Describe Azure identity, access, and security
- Describe Azure management and governance (30–35%)
- Describe cost management in Azure
- Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
- Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
- Describe monitoring tools in Azure
Structure of Exam:
Generally we can expect 40 to 60 questions on an AZ-900 exam in 85 minutes.But total number question vary so allocated time also gets varied.
Questions appears in different format like Multiple Choice, case study, a short answer, better answer, drag, and drop, etc.
Most important part is there is no negative marking. So please plan to attempt all questions.
Exam Registration Fee:
Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored. Like for all other fundamental exam, exam fees is lowest among all certification. For United States it is $99.
Fee is applied at reduced rate for Microsoft Academy program, Microsoft Partner Network program, or student.
Passing Score of Exam:
A score of 700 or greater is required to pass.
Retirement date:
None i.e. this certification does not expire.
Exam Retake Policy:
You have to wait 24 hours before retaking it in case you don’t pass an exam the first time. As per Microsoft official update 14-day waiting period is imposed between all subsequent attempts (up to 5).
Exam Cancellation Policy:
If you want to reschedule or cancel exam appointments, you can do it at least 24 hours before your scheduled exam else your fee will be forfeited.
Details Step by step guide:
Coming Soon: Details Step by step guide for each sub-topic.
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