Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Cert Prep: 2 Azure Architecture and Services by Microsoft Press
2h 2mBeginner2023-04-21
Authors

Microsoft Press
Microsoft

Jim Cheshire
Principal Readiness Leader at Microsoft, Author, and Trainer
Course details
In this course from Microsoft Press—the second in the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam test prep series—instructor Jim Cheshire focuses on the Azure architecture and services concepts that you will see in the exam. Jim starts off with a look at the core architectural components of Azure, looking at Azure regions and data centers, along with some high-level concepts that help you manage Azure resources. He then moves on to Azure compute and networking services, including virtual machines and Azure virtual networks. Next, learn about the Azure storage services that are available, and how the storage services tie into cloud concepts of redundancy and high availability. Jim wraps up this course with identity, access, and security concepts, discussing general security concepts as well as how they work with Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender, and more.
Skills covered
Enterprise ArchitectureCloud DevelopmentAzureNetwork AdministrationCloud PlatformsCert PrepNetwork and System AdministrationCloud ComputingMicrosoftSoftware Development
Concepts
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Cert Prep - 2 Azure Architecture and Services
- Exam AZ-900 - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Lesson 4 - Describe the Core Architectural Components of Azure
- Learning objectives
- Define Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
- Explain availability zones
- Describe Azure datacenters
- Describe Azure resources and resource groups
- Describe management groups
Lesson 5 - Describe Azure Compute and Networking Services
- Learning objectives
- Compare compute types
- Describe VM options
- Describe resources required for virtual machines
- Describe application hosting options
- Describe virtual networking
- Define public and private endpoints
Lesson 6 - Describe Azure Storage Services
- Learning objectives
- Compare Azure storage services
- Describe storage tiers
- Describe redundancy options
- Describe storage account options
- Identify options for moving files
- Describe migration options
Lesson 7 - Describe Azure Identity, Access, and Security
- Learning objectives
- Describe directory services in Azure
- Describe authentication methods in Azure
- Describe Azure AD Conditional Access
- Describe Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
- Describe Zero Trust and defense in depth
- Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Thought experiment - Simple to complex considering multiple requirements
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