The fastest and most effective way to learn the fundamentals of Azure cloud technology and prepare for the AZ-900 certification exam

The newly updated second edition of MC Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide is an accurate and up-to-date roadmap to the AZ-900 certification exam and a reliable, effective resource for everyone seeking to learn about or reinforce their knowledge of Azure services, pricing, security and compliance, resource management, and more. In the book, experienced Microsoft Principal Customer Success Account Manager and long-time author, Jim Boyce, covers every foundational Azure competency, including:

• General and foundational cloud concepts
• Azure Core Services, including architecture, subscription and billing options, data services, and virtual machines
• Azure Core Networking Services, like virtual networks, load balancers, and VPN gateways
• Security, compliance, privacy, and trust features
• Azure Solutions, like AI and machine learning, serverless computing, and IoT
• Azure pricing, service levels, and lifecycles
• Azure Resource creation and management

Ideal for technical and non-technical professionals alike, this straightforward Study Guide draws on the proven Sybex model to explain core Azure features and concepts. It will get you ready to succeed on the widely used AZ-900 certification test and elevate your understanding of Azure cloud software, improving your day-to-day performance in any role that directly or indirectly intersects with the cloud platform.

Inside the book

• End-of-chapter review questions, with answers and explanations, you can use to measure your progress and help you focus on the areas where you need to improve
• Concise and intuitive explanations of core Azure services, functions, and features
• Complimentary access to the superior Sybex online learning environment and test bank, including practice test questions, digital flashcards, and a glossary of key terms

With authoritative, concise coverage of all relevant cloud concepts, Azure architecture and services, and management and governance features tested by the AZ-900 certification exam, this edition of MC Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide is the fastest, most efficient way to get up to speed on foundational Azure cloud competencies.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JIM BOYCE is a Principal Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft. He’s authored more than 60 books covering a wide range of technology topics, including Windows, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Unix, networking, programming, and hardware.