Section 5: Storage and Databases
- Azure Storage: blob, file, queue and table, and access tiers (hot, cool, archive)
- Data durability with redundancy options (LRS, ZRS, GRS)
- Databases on Azure: Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB
- Lab: create a storage account, upload a blob and test access tiers
Section 6: Identity and Security
- Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD): users, groups and authentication
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access and the Zero Trust model
- Access control with role-based access control (RBAC) and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Lab: create a user in Entra ID and assign permissions with RBAC
Section 7: Cost Management and Governance
- Estimating and controlling cost with Azure Cost Management and the Pricing/TCO Calculator
- Governance with Azure Policy, resource locks and tags
- Monitoring and reliability with Azure Monitor, Service Health and Azure Advisor
- Compliance concepts and an introduction to Microsoft Purview
Section 8: Service Review and Real Scenarios
- Reviewing how to match Azure services to business problems
- Reading scenario-style questions and choosing the correct service
- Summarizing key terms and services that appear frequently on the exam
- Workshop: analyze scenario questions and select the appropriate Azure services
Section 9: Exam Structure and Strategy
- The AZ-900 exam structure and weightings (cloud concepts, architecture and services, management and governance)
- Question formats and time management during the exam (45 minutes)
- Booking the exam via Pearson VUE and how to prepare beforehand
- Passing criteria and next-step certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305)
Section 10: Mock Exams and Wrap-up
- Complete timed AZ-900 mock exams across all 3 domains
- Review answers and analyze individual weak areas
- Summarize a revision plan and further learning resources (Microsoft Learn)
- Workshop: take a final mock exam and assess exam readiness