What You'll Learn
This hands-on course prepares you for the AZ-900 exam while building practical Azure cloud skills. 70% lab-based training ensures real-world readiness.
Key Skills You'll Master
Cloud Computing Core Concepts
Understand IaaS, PaaS, SaaS models, cloud benefits, and when to use each deployment type in real-world scenarios.
Azure Core Services Deployment
Create and manage virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and databases through Azure Portal and CLI.
Azure Active Directory Management
Configure users, groups, roles, and implement identity and access management best practices.
Security & Compliance Implementation
Apply Azure Security Center, network security groups, firewalls, and compliance tools to protect cloud resources.
Cost Management & Optimization
Use Azure Cost Management tools, pricing calculator, and TCO calculator to monitor and optimize spending.
Governance & Resource Organization
Implement Azure Policy, resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups for enterprise cloud governance.
Course Modules
Module 1: Cloud Computing Fundamentals
4 Hours- Understanding cloud computing benefits and models
- IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS comparison
- Public, private, and hybrid cloud scenarios
- Capital vs operational expenditure (CapEx vs OpEx)
- Cloud service scalability and elasticity
- Lab: Compare cloud deployment models
Module 2: Azure Architecture & Services
5 Hours- Azure regions and availability zones
- Resource groups and subscriptions
- Azure Portal, CLI, and PowerShell interfaces
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM) fundamentals
- Management groups and organization hierarchy
- Lab: Navigate Azure Portal and create resource groups
Module 3: Azure Compute Services
4 Hours- Virtual Machines deployment and management
- Azure App Service and web applications
- Container services (ACI and AKS basics)
- Azure Functions serverless computing
- VM scaling and availability sets
- Lab: Deploy and connect to Windows VM
Module 4: Storage & Databases
3 Hours- Blob storage, file shares, and disk storage
- Storage account types and replication
- Azure SQL Database fundamentals
- Cosmos DB and NoSQL concepts
- Database backup and high availability
- Lab: Create storage account and upload files
Module 5: Azure Networking
3 Hours- Virtual Networks (VNets) and subnets
- Network Security Groups (NSGs) and rules
- VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute basics
- Azure Load Balancer and Traffic Manager
- Public and private IP addressing
- Lab: Configure VNet and test connectivity
Module 6: Security & Identity
4 Hours- Azure Active Directory fundamentals
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Azure Security Center and Defender
- Key Vault for secrets management
- Lab: Create Azure AD users and assign roles
Module 7: Governance & Compliance
2 Hours- Azure Policy and compliance enforcement
- Resource locks and tagging strategies
- Azure Blueprints for standardization
- Compliance certifications and standards
- Privacy and data protection regulations
- Lab: Implement Azure Policy and resource tags
Module 8: Cost Management & SLAs
2 Hours- Azure pricing calculator and TCO calculator
- Cost Management tools and budgets
- Azure Advisor recommendations
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Resource optimization strategies
- Lab: Analyze costs and set budget alerts
Hands-On Labs & Projects
Lab 1: Deploy Azure Virtual Machine
Create Windows/Linux VMs, configure networking, and connect via RDP/SSH in live Azure environment.
Lab 2: Configure Storage Solutions
Set up storage accounts, upload blobs, create file shares, and implement storage replication strategies.
Lab 3: Build Virtual Network
Design VNet architecture, configure subnets, implement NSGs, and test connectivity between resources.
Lab 4: Azure AD & RBAC
Create Azure AD users/groups, assign RBAC roles, enable MFA, and manage access permissions.
Lab 5: Deploy Web Application
Deploy App Service, configure custom domains, implement SSL certificates, and monitor performance.
Lab 6: Implement Security Controls
Configure Azure Security Center, enable Defender, create Key Vault, and implement security policies.
Lab 7: Monitor & Optimize Costs
Use Cost Management tools, analyze spending, create budgets, and implement optimization recommendations.
Project: Build Complete Azure Solution
Design and deploy multi-tier application with VMs, storage, networking, security, and monitoring.
Tools & Platforms Required
Note: Free Azure account with $200 credit provided. No credit card required for labs.
Who Should Enroll
Career Outcomes
AZ-900 certified professionals pursue cloud-focused roles including:
Cloud Support Specialist
$50K - $70K avg. salary
Azure Administrator
$65K - $90K avg. salary
Cloud Solutions Associate
$55K - $75K avg. salary
Technical Account Manager
$60K - $85K avg. salary
Cloud Sales Engineer
$70K - $95K avg. salary