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AZ-900T00: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure

By Rick Trader
1 Day
Live Class Recording
October 5, 2026
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Course Description

This course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; and Azure management and governance features and tools.

What you will learn

With a focus on practical applications, the course covers:

  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Benefits
  • Cloud service types
  • Core Azure architectural components.
  • Azure compute and networking services.
  • Azure storage services.
  • Azure identity, access, and security.
  • Cost management in Azure.
  • Features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance.
  • Feature and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources.
  • Monitoring tools in Azure

What products and services will you use and learn about in this course 

  • Azure Portal
  • Azure Cloud Shell
  • Azure PowerShell
  • Azure CLI
  • Copilot for Azure

Prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

This course is designed to help students confidently prepare for the AZ-900: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam. The study areas for the certification exam related to this course are based on the Job Task Analysis (JTA) that was conducted in November 2021.

Note: To pass the certification test, studying outside the course may be required to ensure all the concepts are fully understood.

Course Outline

Learning Path 1 – Describe Cloud Concepts

In this module, you’ll take an entry-level end-to-end look at cloud concepts, which will provide you with a solid foundation for completing the available modules for Azure fundamentals.

Modules:

  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Benefits
  • Cloud service types

After completing this Learning Path, students will be able to:

  • Describe cloud computing.
  • Describe the benefits of using cloud services.
  • Describe cloud service types.

 

Learning Path 2 – Describe Azure Architecture and services

This learning path explores Microsoft Azure, it architecture, and some of the most commonly used services and resources.

Modules:

  • Core Azure architectural components
  • Azure compute and networking services
  • Azure storage services
  • Azure identity, access, and security

After completing this Learning Path, students will be able to:

  • Describe the core architectural components of Azure.
  • Describe Azure compute and networking services.
  • Describe Azure storage services.
  • Describe Azure identity, access, and security.

 

Learning Path 3 – Describe Core Solutions.

In this Learning Path, you’ll learn about the management and governance resources available to help you manage your cloud and on premises resources.

Modules:

  • Cost management in Azure
  • Features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
  • Feature and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
  • Monitoring tools in Azure

After completing this Learning Path, students will be able to:

  • Describe cost management in Azure.
  • Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance.
  • Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources.
  • Describe monitoring tools in Azure.
Course Content
Introduction
Introduction
Learning Path 1: Describe cloud concepts
Describe cloud computing
Cloud benefits
Describe cloud service types
Learning Path 2: Describe Azure architecture and services
Describe the core architectural components of Azure
Describe the core architectural components of Azure (Continuation after break)
Describe Azure compute
Describe Azure networking services
Describe Azure networking services (Continutaion after lunch)
Describe Azure storage services
Describe Azure identity, access, and security
Learning Path 3: Describe Azure management and governance
Describe cost management in Azure
Governance and compliance
Management and deployment tools
Azure monitoring tools
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Learning Path 4: Apply Azure Skills in Guided Projects
Introduction using the guided projects