Preparing for Azure AZ 900 Exam in 12 days - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification
Here’s a step-by-step learning path to prepare for the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam in 12 days. This accelerated plan is designed for individuals with some IT knowledge or experience:
Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform, that provides a range of services from web hosting to complex virtual computing. It facilitates remote storage, database hosting, and centralized management. Azure also offers new capabilities like artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) focused services.
This study guide will help you to understand Azure compute, networking, or storage services; learn about cloud security best practices; or explore governance and management options.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam Summary:
Exam Name: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Exam Code: AZ-900
Cost: $99 USD*
Number of Questions: 40–50
Duration: 60 Minutes
Passing Score Required: 700/1000
Practice Tests: https://courses.kloudsaga.com/courses/azure-fundamentals-practice-tests
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Exam Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for taking Microsoft certification AZ 900 exam. You should be familiar with concepts of networking, storage, computing, application support, and application development.
Azure AZ-900 Exam Objectives:
* Describe cloud concepts (25–30%) (Study Material)
* Describe Azure architecture and services (35–40%) (Study Material)
* Describe Azure management and governance (30–35%) (Study Material)
Preparation Journey with Hands-on Labs:
Day 1: Understanding Cloud Concepts
- Read about the basics of cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud.
- Define cloud models and their use cases, including public, private, and hybrid.
- Describe the consumption-based model.
- Compare cloud pricing models.
- Review the concepts learned and take notes.
- Hands-on Lab with Azure Portal. Exercise-1
Day 2: Dive into Azure Compute services
- Study Azure architectural components like regions and resource groups.
- Dive into Azure compute services such as VMs and App Services.
- Understand the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.
- Learn that the cloud provides a highly manageable and secure environment.
- Explore the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Hands-on Lab with Azure Portal Exercise-2
Day 3: Azure Compute and Networking Services
- Dive into concepts of Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Hands-on Lab Create an Azure virtual machine Exercise-3
- Understand the uses of Azure Virtual Desktops, Azure Containers and Azure functions and Application hosting.
- Describe Azure virtual networking.
- Understand network security with Network Security Groups.
- Hands-on Lab Configure network access Exercise-4
Day 4: Azure Storage and Databases
- Study Azure storage options and database services.
- Practice creating storage accounts and databases in Azure.
- Hands-on Lab Create a storage blob Exercise-5
Day 5: Azure Identity Services
- Explore Azure Active Directory and identity management.
- Set up a trial Azure AD and configure basic settings.
- Review identity and access management concepts.
Day 6: Azure Governance and Compliance
- Learn about policies, compliance, and Azure Blueprints.
- Review real-world case studies on governance.
- Self-assessment on governance topics.
Day 7: Azure Pricing and Support
- Understand Azure subscriptions and management.
- Use the Azure Pricing Calculator for cost estimation.
- Study Azure support plans and SLAs.
- Hands-on Labs Exercise-6 , Exercise-7
- Read More: Azure Pricing Calculator: 10 Smart Ways to Save Cloud Costs
Day 8 - Day 11: Review and Practice Tests
We will only need to complete the practice tests from day 8 and try to achieve a 90% score in practice tests to get more confidence and pass your exam in the first attempt. You can utilize KloudSaga best practice tests and AZ 900 questions to get certified in the first attempt.
- Review all topics covered in the past week.
- Analyze practice test results and identify weak areas.
PRACTICE -> PRACTICE -> PRACTICE
Practice Tests:
https://courses.kloudsaga.com/courses/azure-fundamentals-practice-tests
Deep Dive into Weak Areas
- Focus on the topics you found challenging. Use Microsoft Learn and other resources to reinforce your understanding.
- Read the Explanations and References of Practice Tests.
We hope you are now confident and ready for the real exam.
Day 12: Final Review and Relax
- A quick review of key points from each topic.
- Relax and rest. Avoid cramming.
- Early night to ensure you’re well-rested for the exam.
Have a good sleep the night before the exam and be confident!
Exam Day Tip
Wake up early — revise notes but not new information. Get active — mild exercise will help calm your nerves and energise your brain. Eat a healthy breakfast.
Stay Calm! Take a deep breath, read the questions, formulate an answer before looking at the options, pick one, and move on.
Remember, this is an intensive study plan, so it’s important to stay focused and disciplined. Adjust the schedule as needed based on your pace of learning and comfort with the material. Good luck with your exam!
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