MC Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide

Your complete Guide to preparing for the Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals exam The MC Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide, Second Edition is your comprehensive resource for start-to-finish coverage of the challenging AZ-900 exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers every AZ-900 objective. Prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to efficient and accurate content, including, assessment tests that validate and measure exam readiness, objective maps real-world examples and scenarios, practical exercises, and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce and remember what you’ve learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank. Get prepared for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam with Sybex. Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready for:

• Cloud concepts
• Azure architecture and services
• Azure management and governance

ABOUT THE MC AZURE FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION The Azure Fundamentals certification is perfect for those getting started with cloud-based services, both IT technicians and members of other business disciplines such as sales and marketing. Focused on Azure services and general cloud fundamentals, it provides a solid working knowledge of Azure. Interactive learning environment Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/ go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

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.