Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (CLOUD2001)

No prerequisites.

The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals two-day course will provide foundational level knowledge on core Azure concepts; core Azure services; core solutions and management tools; general security and network security; governance, privacy, and compliance features; Azure cost management and service level agreements.

This course can be considered an optional first step in learning about cloud services and Microsoft Azure, before taking additional courses on Microsoft Azure or Microsoft cloud services.

The content of this course will help you prepare for the AZ-900 certification.

Candidates will learn these core skills:

• Define cloud computing and its key benefits.
• Explain public, private and hybrid cloud models.
• Explain Cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS services.
• Identify the components of the basic Azure architecture, including regions, geographies, and resource groups.
• Identify use cases for Azure core services and products, including virtual machines and storage.
• Identify use cases for Azure solutions, including Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning.
• Identify which Azure management tools are available, including Azure PowerShell and the CLI.
• Describe the virtual network security connectivity options, including network security groups.
• Describe the Azure identity authentication and authorization options.
• Describe the use cases for the security center, keystone, and threat and information protection options.
• Describe Azure policies and role-based access control.
• Describe the use cases for Azure Monitor and Azure Service Health.
• Describe privacy, compliance, and data protection standards.
• Understand the pricing and support models available with Microsoft Azure.
• Prepare for AZ-900 Certification.

FOR WHICH TYPE OF CAREER?

Whether you're a technical professional, student, or business professional, a fundamentals certification is designed to help you accelerate your progress, boost your career, and stay current with evolving technology trends. It can be the first step on your journey for role-based or specialty certifications, but it isn't a prerequisite for any of them.

For someone early in their tech career, the Azure Fundamentals certification can be part of what lifts them from a less technical role into a more technical role. But without industry experience, the Azure Fundamentals certification isn't necessarily enough to ensure a job.

The exam is intended for candidates who are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure. Azure Fundamentals exam is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support.

Also if you have learned to use Microsoft Azure on your own, and want to have a general understanding and recognition of the skills you have learned.

Plus, earning fundamentals certifications can give you the confidence to pursue higher-level certifications as you move forward in your career
journey.