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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

AZ-900 Certification

Recognized Certification Completed: 14 April 2025 Microsoft
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Certification Overview

The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification demonstrates foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. This certification is ideal for candidates beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services.

The exam measures your ability to describe Azure architectural components, Azure services and products, solutions and management tools, security, privacy, compliance, and trust, as well as Azure pricing and support.

Skills & Topics Covered

Cloud Concepts (25-30%)

  • Identify the benefits and considerations of using cloud services
  • Describe the differences between categories of cloud services
  • Describe the differences between types of cloud computing

Azure Architecture (35-40%)

  • Describe the core Azure architectural components
  • Describe core resources available in Azure
  • Describe Azure management and governance resources

Security & Compliance (10-15%)

  • Describe general security and network security features
  • Describe Azure identity, access, and security services
  • Describe Azure governance and compliance features

Pricing & Support (10-15%)

  • Describe methods for planning and managing costs
  • Describe Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Describe service lifecycle in Azure

My Learning Journey

Study Phase (6 weeks)

Completed Microsoft Learn modules, practiced with Azure portal, and took practice exams.

Hands-on Practice (2 weeks)

Created Azure free account and experimented with various Azure services and features.

Exam Preparation (1 week)

Reviewed key concepts, took multiple practice tests, and refined weak areas.

Certification Achieved

Successfully passed the AZ-900 exam with a score of 850/1000.

Key Learnings & Applications

☁️ Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Gained comprehensive understanding of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models.

🏗️ Azure Architecture

Learned about Azure regions, availability zones, and how to design resilient cloud solutions.

🔒 Security & Compliance

Understanding of Azure security features, identity management, and compliance frameworks.

💰 Cost Management

Knowledge of Azure pricing models, cost optimization strategies, and SLA considerations.

Future Applications

This certification will strengthen my foundational cloud computing knowledge, enabling me to:

  • Design and recommend cloud solutions using Azure's core services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Support cloud migration initiatives and manage resources through the Azure Portal and CLI.
  • Collaborate efficiently with DevOps and cloud engineering teams.
  • Prepare for advanced Azure certifications like AZ-104 or AZ-204.
  • Contribute to secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures.