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by Jim Cheshire (Author)
Prepare for the updated version of Microsoft Exam AZ-900 and help demonstrate your real-world knowledge of cloud services and how they can be provided with Microsoft Azure, including high-level concepts that apply throughout Azure, and key concepts specific to individual services. Designed for professionals in both non-technical or technical roles, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals level.
Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:
- Describe cloud concepts
- Describe Azure architecture and services
- Describe Azure management and governance
This Microsoft Exam Ref:
- Organizes its coverage by exam objectives
- Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you
- Assumes you want to show foundational knowledge of cloud services and their delivery with Microsoft Azure
About the Exam
Exam AZ-900 focuses on knowledge needed to describe cloud computing; the benefits of using cloud services; cloud service types; core Azure architectural components; Azure compute, networking, and storage services; Azure identity, access, and security; Azure cost management; Azure features and tools for governance and compliance, and for managing and deploying resources; and Azure monitoring tools.
About Microsoft Certification
Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals credential, validating your basic knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Azure. Whether you're new to the fi eld or a seasoned professional, demonstrating this knowledge can help you jump-start your career and prepare you to dive deeper into the many technical opportunities Azure offers.
Author Biography
Jim Cheshire is a technology enthusiast with more than 25 years of experience in various roles within IT. Jim has authored more than 15 books on technology, and he's held numerous training sessions on Microsoft Azure, both in private enterprises and through Safari's Live Training program. You can follow Jim and interact with him on LinkedIn at https: //www.linkedin.com/ in/jimcheshire. Jim is in his 24th year at Microsoft, and he's currently focused on the technical skilling strategy for Microsoft's developer offerings, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Windows.
