Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Study Guide. In-Depth Guidance & Practice for Aspiring Cloud Engineers - Helion

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Autor: Jack Lee
ISBN: 9781098167783
stron: 360, Format: ebook
Data wydania: 2026-02-13
Księgarnia: Helion

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Cloud computing is no longer just a buzzword but a crucial skill set for today's professionals. The ability to navigate the complexities of cloud technologies and understand the Azure environment is a significant advantage. Whether you're starting your tech journey or looking to solidify your foundational knowledge, this study guide is your essential resource for mastering these critical concepts and achieving Azure certification.

Author Jack Lee will thoroughly prepare you for the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam. Going beyond the exam material, you'll become immersed in the world of Azure, acquiring the tools to understand and effectively utilize cloud and Azure foundational concepts. From exploring key cloud principles like high availability and scalability to delving into Azure's core services and management tools, this book provides both detailed explanations and key insights.

Grasp the basics of cloud computing, including different service types, pricing models, and deployment strategies
Learn to identify and describe the core Azure services and understand their practical applications in real-world scenarios
See study tips, practice questions, and quizzes designed to mirror the AZ-900 exam format
Receive expert advice to confidently undertake the exam and apply your knowledge in your day-to-day work

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Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Study Guide. In-Depth Guidance & Practice for Aspiring Cloud Engineers eBook -- spis treści

Foreword
Preface
- Why Should You Take the AZ-900 Exam?
- Who Should Take the AZ-900 Exam?
- What Should I Know About the AZ-900 Exam?
  - Topics Covered on the AZ-900 Exam
  - Exam Structure and Duration
- Does the AZ-900 Serve as a Stepping Stone to Advanced Certifications?
- What Other Foundational Certifications Are Available?
- Whats Covered in This Book?
- Conventions Used in This Book
- OReilly Online Learning
- How to Contact Us
- Acknowledgments
I. Cloud Concepts
1. Introduction to Cloud Computing
- What Is Cloud Computing?
- Understanding Compute Power
- Storage Capabilities Explained
- Advantages of Cloud Computing Over Traditional On-Premises Infrastructure
- Understanding Cloud Service Models
- Overview of Common Azure Services
- How Cloud Pricing Works
- Summary
- Chapter 1 Quiz
2. Benefits of Using Cloud Services
- High Availability
  - Redundant Infrastructure
  - Automated Failover and Recovery
  - Service Level Agreements
  - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  - Key Takeaways for High Availability
- Scalability
  - Elastic Infrastructure
  - Vertical and Horizontal Scaling
    - Vertical scaling
    - Horizontal scaling
    - Comparing vertical and horizontal scaling
  - Pay-per-Use Pricing Model
  - Global Reach and Accessibility
  - Key Takeaways for Scalability
- Reliability
  - Designing for Reliability
  - Key Takeaways for Reliability
- Predictability
  - Performance Predictability
  - Cost Predictability
  - Key Takeaways for Predictability
- Security
  - Data Encryption
  - Identity and Access Management
  - Threat Detection and Prevention
  - Compliance and Governance
  - Key Takeaways for Security
- Governance
  - Centralized Policy Enforcement
  - Role-Based Access Control
  - Cost Management and Optimization
  - Audit Logging and Compliance Reporting
  - Key Takeaways for Governance
- Manageability
  - Management of the Cloud
  - Management in the Cloud
  - Key Takeaways for Manageability
- Summary
- Chapter 2 Quiz
3. Cloud Service Types
- Demystifying Cloud Service Types Using Everyday Examples
  - IaaS: Owning a Car
  - PaaS: Renting a Car
  - SaaS: Using a Rideshare Service
- Infrastructure as a Service
  - Key Benefits of IaaS
  - The Benefits of IaaS Services: A Real-Life Example
- Platform as a Service
  - Key Benefits of PaaS
  - The Benefits of PaaS Services: Real-Life Examples
- Software as a Service
  - Key Benefits of SaaS
  - The Benefits of SaaS: Real-Life Examples
- Choosing the Right Azure Service Type for the Job
  - When to Use IaaS
  - When to Use PaaS
  - When to Use SaaS
- Summary
- Chapter 3 Quiz
4. The Shared Responsibility Model
- Shared Responsibility: From On Premises to the Cloud
- Responsibilities Are Closely Tied to Cloud Service Types
- Shared Responsibility for IaaS
- Shared Responsibility for PaaS
- Shared Responsibility for SaaS
- Comparison of Responsibility Areas Across Cloud Service Types
- Examples of Varying Responsibilities by Cloud Service Type
- More Real-World Examples of Responsibility Shifts
  - Example 1: Operating System Patching
  - Example 2: Identity Management and Security
  - Example 3: Data Security and Compliance
- Bringing It All Together
- Summary
- Chapter 4 Quiz
5. Cloud Models
- What Are Cloud Models?
- Public Cloud
- Private Cloud
- Hybrid Cloud
- Multi-Cloud
- Comparison of Cloud Models
- Key Microsoft Azure Offerings
  - Azure VMware Solution
  - Azure Arc
  - Azure Local
- Summary
- Chapter 5 Quiz
II. Azure Architecture and Services
6. Introduction to Microsoft Azure
- A Brief History of Microsoft Azure (Optional Reading)
  - 2008: The Announcement of Windows Azure
  - 2010: General Availability of Windows Azure
  - 2014: Rebranding to Microsoft Azure
  - 20152018: Expansion and Innovation
  - 20192021: Microsoft Entra, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Arc
  - 2022Present: AI Leadership and Sustainability
- Benefits of Microsoft Azure
  - Cost Savings and Efficiency
  - Scalability, Elasticity, and Flexibility
  - Agility and Innovation
  - Reliability and Performance
  - Security and Compliance
  - Ecosystem, Integration, and Interoperability
  - Global Presence and Hybrid Capabilities
  - AI, Machine Learning, and IoT
- Getting Started with Azure
  - What Is an Azure Account?
  - What Is an Azure Subscription?
  - What Is the Relationship Between an Azure Account and a Subscription?
  - Azure Subscription Types
    - Free trial
    - Pay-as-you-go
    - Enterprise Agreement
    - Microsoft Customer Agreement
    - Azure for Students/Azure for Students Starter
    - Microsoft Sponsorships
- How to Create a Free Azure Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
  - Creating a Free Account if Youre Not a Student
  - Creating a Free Azure for Students Account
- Explore the Azure Portal
- How to View Your Subscription Details
- How to View the Azure Product Catalog
- Summary
- Chapter 6 Quiz
7. Core Architectural Components of Azure
- The Physical Infrastructure of Microsoft Azure
- What Are Azure Regions?
  - Service Availability
  - Data Residency and Regulatory Compliance
  - Proximity and Latency
- What Are Azure Availability Zones?
  - Key Features of Availability Zones
  - How to Use Availability Zones
    - Redundancy for mission-critical applications
    - Application design
    - Resilient services
  - Key Considerations About Availability Zones
    - Cost implications
    - Limitations of zones
    - Regions without zones
    - Typical use cases
- What Are Azure Region Pairs?
  - Advantages of Region Pairs
  - How Region Pairs Work
  - Key Considerations About Region Pairs
  - Typical Use Cases for Region Pairs
- What Are Azure Sovereign Regions?
  - Types of Azure Sovereign Regions
    - US government regions
    - China regions
  - Why Use Sovereign Regions?
  - Key Considerations About Sovereign Regions
  - Use Cases for Sovereign Regions
- Summary
- Chapter 7 Quiz
8. The Azure Management Infrastructure
- What Is the Azure Management Infrastructure?
  - The Core Layer: Azure Resources
  - The Second Layer: Azure Resource Groups
  - Structural Layers: Azure Subscriptions
  - The Outer Layer: Azure Management Groups
- Benefits of a Well-Designed Azure Management Infrastructure
- Best Practices for Planning Your Azure Management Infrastructure
- Real-World Example: Hierarchical Integration of Management Groups, Subscriptions, and Resource Groups
  - Breaking Down the Azure Management Structure
    - Root management group
    - IT Department and Marketing management groups
    - Subscriptions
    - Resource groups and resources
  - How the Structure Works
- Summary
- Chapter 8 Quiz
9. Azure Compute Services
- Infrastructure as a Service
  - Azure Virtual Machines
    - Key features
    - Common use cases
    - Key advantages
    - Limitations
  - Resources Required for Azure VMs
- Virtual Machine Deployment
  - Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
    - Key features
    - Common use cases
    - Key advantages
    - Limitations
  - Azure availability sets
    - Key features
    - Common use cases
    - Key advantages
    - Limitations
  - Azure Virtual Desktop
    - Common use cases
    - Key advantages
    - Limitations
- Platform as a Service
  - Azure App Service
    - Key Features
    - Common use cases
    - Key advantages
    - Limitations
  - PaaS: Serverless Computing
    - Key features
    - Common use cases
    - Key advantages
    - Limitations
  - Containers and Azure Kubernetes Services
    - Key features
    - Common use cases
    - Key advantages
    - Limitations
  - Azure Container Instances
    - Key features
    - Common use cases
    - Key advantages
    - Limitations
  - PaaS: Managed Container Services and Azure Container Apps
    - Key features
    - Common use cases
    - Key Advantages
    - Limitations
- Choosing the Right Compute Service
- Bonus Material: Azure Application and Integration Services (Optional)
  - Azure API Management
    - Key features
    - Key benefits
    - Common use cases
  - Azure Logic Apps
    - Key features
    - Key benefits
    - Common use cases
  - Azure Event Grid
    - Key features
    - Key benefits
    - Common use cases
  - Azure Service Bus
    - Key features
    - Key benefits
    - Common use cases
- Summary
- Chapter 9 Quiz
10. Azure Networking Services
- The OSI Model
- Azure Networking
  - Why Is Azure Networking Important?
  - Key Services in Azure Networking
- Core Infrastructure: Azure VNet and Subnets
  - What Is a VNet?
  - What Is a Subnet?
  - Key Features of Azure VNet
  - Best Practices for Using Azure VNet
  - Use Cases for Azure VNet
  - How to Create an Azure VNet
- Virtual Network Peering
  - Key Features of Virtual Network Peering
  - Best Practices for Using Virtual Network Peering
  - Use Cases for Virtual Network Peering
- Securing Azure Networking
- Network Security Groups
  - Key Features of NSGs
  - Best Practices for Using NSGs
  - Use Cases for NSG
- Azure Firewall
  - Key Features of Azure Firewall
  - Best Practices for Using Azure Firewall
  - Use Cases for Azure Firewall
- Azure Bastion
  - Key Features of Azure Bastion
  - Best Practices for Using Azure Bastion
  - Use Cases for Azure Bastion
- Public Endpoints Versus Private Endpoints
  - When to Use Public Endpoints Versus Private Endpoints
  - Comparison of Public and Private Endpoints
- Controlling Traffic: Load Balancing
- Azure Load Balancer
  - Key Features of Azure Load Balancer
  - Types of Azure Load Balancers
  - Best Practices for Using Azure Load Balancer
  - Use Cases for Azure Load Balancer
- Azure Application Gateway
  - Key Features of Azure Application Gateway
  - Best Practices for Using Azure Application Gateway
  - Use Cases for Azure Application Gateway
- Azure Traffic Manager
  - Key Features of Azure Traffic Manager
  - Best Practices for Using Azure Traffic Manager
  - Use Cases for Azure Traffic Manager
- Azure Front Door
  - Key Features of Azure Front Door
  - Best Practices for Using Azure Front Door
  - Use Cases for Azure Front Door
- Comparison of the Load-Balancing Services
- Hybrid Connectivity
  - Azure VPN Gateway
    - Key features of Azure VPN gateway
    - Best practices for Azure VPN Gateway
    - Use cases for Azure VPN Gateway
  - Azure ExpressRoute
    - Key features of Azure ExpressRoute
    - Best practices for using Azure ExpressRoute
    - Use Cases for Azure ExpressRoute
- Azure Domain Name System
  - Key Features of Azure DNS
  - Best Practices for Using Azure DNS
  - Use Cases for Azure DNS
- Azure Content Delivery Network
  - Key Features of Azure CDN
  - Best Practices for Using Azure CDN
  - Use Cases for Azure CDN
- Azure Network Watcher
  - Key Features of Azure Network Watcher
  - Best Practices for Using Azure Network Watcher
  - Use Cases for Azure Network Watcher
- Summary
- Chapter 10 Quiz
11. Azure Storage Services
- Introduction to Azure Storage Account
- Benefits of Azure Storage Versus On-Premises Storage
  - Cost-Efficiency
  - Scalability and Elasticity
  - High Availability and Disaster Recovery Capacity
    - Locally redundant storage
    - Zone-redundant storage
    - Geo-redundant storage
    - Read-access geo-redundant storage
    - Geo-zone-redundant storage and read-access geo-zone-redundant storage
  - Security and Compliance
  - Performance and Accessibility
  - Backup and Retention Policies
  - Comparison of Azure Storage Versus On-Premises Storage
- Supported Data Types
- Azure Storage Services
  - Azure Storage Services and Data Types
  - Globally Unique Namespace for Azure Storage Account
  - Storage Service Endpoints
  - Azure Managed Disks: A Separate Storage Service
  - Comparing Azure Storage Services
- Choosing the Right Storage Account Types and Options
  - Types of Azure Storage Accounts
    - General-purpose v2 storage accounts
    - Premium block blob storage accounts
    - Premium file shares storage accounts
    - Premium page blobs storage accounts
  - Choosing the Right Storage Account Type
- Azure Redundancy Options
  - Types of Redundancy Options
    - Locally redundant storage
    - Zone-redundant storage
    - Geo-redundant storage
    - Read-access geo-redundant storage
    - Geo-zone-redundant storage
    - Read-access geo-zone-redundant storage
  - Choosing a Redundancy Option
- Options for Transferring Files to Azure Storage
  - Different Tools for File Transfer
    - AzCopy
    - Azure Storage Explorer
    - Azure File Sync
  - Comparison of File Transfer Options
- Migration Options to Azure Storage
  - Types of Migration Solutions
    - Azure Migrate
    - Azure Data Box
  - Comparison of Azure Migration Options
- Summary
- Chapter 11 Quiz
12. Azure Identity, Access, and Security
- Understanding the Zero Trust Security Model
  - Why Do We Need Zero Trust?
  - The Core Principles of Zero Trust
  - Comparing Traditional Security and the Zero Trust Model
  - Real-World Scenario
- Defense-in-Depth Model
- Microsoft Entra ID
  - What Does Microsoft Entra ID Offer?
  - Why Use Microsoft Entra ID?
  - Microsoft Entra Connect Sync: Connecting On-Premises Active Directory to Azure
  - Microsoft Entra Domain Services
  - Comparing Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Domain Services
- Authentication in Azure
  - Single Sign-On
  - Multifactor Authentication
  - Passwordless Authentication
  - Comparison of Authentication Methods at a Glance
- Microsoft Entra External ID
  - Key Benefits of Microsoft Entra External ID
    - The main features of Microsoft Entra External ID
    - Keeping external access secure
  - A Real-World Scenario
- Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
  - How It Works
  - A Real-World Example
  - Common Use Cases for Conditional Access
  - Why Conditional Access Matters
- Azure Role-Based Access Control
  - Why Use RBAC?
  - How Does RBAC Work?
  - Real-World RBAC Scenarios
  - How Is RBAC Applied?
  - Key Points to Remember
- Azure Key Vault
  - What Does Azure Key Vault Do?
  - Why Use Azure Key Vault?
  - How Applications Access Secrets
  - Real-World Scenario
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  - Why Use Microsoft Defender for Cloud?
  - Key Components of Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  - How Microsoft Defender for Cloud Protects Different Environments
- Summary
- Chapter 12 Quiz
III. Azure Management and Governance
13. Cost Management in Azure
- Cost Management in Azure
  - From CapEx to OpEx: A Shift in Cost Models
  - Factors That Influence Azure Costs
    - Resource type and size
    - Consumption and usage patterns
    - Geographic region
    - Subscription type
- Tools to Help Estimate and Manage Azure Costs
  - Azure Migrate: Assessment & Business Case
    - Azure Migrate: Assessment
    - Azure Migrate: Business Case
  - Azure Pricing Calculator
  - Azure Advisor
  - Cost Management + Billing
    - Creating cost alerts
    - Using budgets to set spending limits
    - Best practices for using Cost Management + Billing
- Bringing It All Together
- Organizing Resources with Azure Tags
  - What Are Tags?
  - Managing Tags in Azure
- Top 10 Tips for Saving Money with Azure
- Summary
- Chapter 13 Quiz
14. Azure Governance and Compliance
- Microsoft Purview: Unified Data Governance
  - The Microsoft Purview Portal
  - What Microsoft Purview Enables
  - Key Functional Areas of Microsoft Purview
  - Deep Integration with Microsoft 365 Compliance
  - Common Use Cases of Microsoft Purview
  - A Real-World Example: Healthcare
  - Integration with the Microsoft Data Ecosystem
- Azure Policy: Enforce Organizational Standards
  - What Is Azure Policy?
  - Why Azure Policy Matters
  - Common Use Cases of Azure Policy
  - Key Components of Azure Policy
  - Built-In Policies
  - Custom Policies
  - Monitoring and Remediation
  - Policy Effects: What Happens When a Rule Is Triggered?
- Resource Locks: Protecting Critical Resources
  - What Are Resource Locks?
  - Two Types of Resource Locks
  - Where to Use Resource Locks
  - Real-Life Example: Protecting a Production VM
  - How to Apply a Resource Lock
  - Comparing Resource Locks and Azure Policy
  - Best Practices and Limitations
- Service Trust Portal: Compliance Transparency
  - What Is the Service Trust Portal?
  - Key Features of the Service Trust Portal
  - Real-World Example: Preparing for a GDPR Audit
- How Do These Azure Governance Tools Work Together?
- Summary
- Chapter 14 Quiz
15. Managing and Deploying Azure Resources
- Azure Portal
  - Key Features of the Azure Portal
  - What Are the Best Uses of the Azure Portal?
  - Key Benefits of Azure Portal
  - Common Tasks in the Azure Portal
  - When to Use the Azure Portal (and When Not To)
- Azure Cloud Shell
  - Why Use Cloud Shell?
  - Key Features of Cloud Shell
- Azure CLI
  - Why Use Azure CLI?
  - Example: Creating a Resource Group Using Azure CLI
  - Where You Can Run Azure CLI
  - Azure CLI Versus Azure Portal
- Azure PowerShell
  - Example: Creating a Resource Group Using Azure PowerShell
  - Why Use Azure PowerShell?
  - Where Can You Use Azure PowerShell?
  - Azure CLI Versus Azure PowerShell
  - Which Tool Should You Use?
- Infrastructure as Code
  - Why IaC Matters
  - IaC Approaches: Declarative Versus Imperative
  - Azure Resource Manager
    - Key benefits of Azure Resource Manager
    - ARM templates
  - Bicep
  - Terraform
  - IaC Tool Comparison
- Managing Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments Using Azure Arc
- Best Practices for Managing and Deploying Azure Resources
- Summary
- Chapter 15 Quiz
16. Azure Monitoring Tools
- What Is Azure Advisor?
- What Is Azure Service Health?
- What Is Azure Monitor?
  - Azure Log Analytics
  - Azure Monitor Alerts
  - Application Insights
- Summary
- Chapter 16 Quiz
Wrap-Up
- Path 1: Cloud Concepts
- Path 2: Azure Architecture and Services
- Path 3: Management and Governance
- Bringing It All Together
  - Final Checklist: Your AZ-900 Readiness
  - Exam Blueprint Alignment
- Good Luck!
A. Practice Exam
B. Answer Keys
- Chapter 1 Answer Key
- Chapter 2 Answer Key
- Chapter 3 Answer Key
- Chapter 4 Answer Key
- Chapter 5 Answer Key
- Chapter 6 Answer Key
- Chapter 7 Answer Key
- Chapter 8 Answer Key
- Chapter 9 Answer Key
- Chapter 10 Answer Key
- Chapter 11 Answer Key
- Chapter 12 Answer Key
- Chapter 13 Answer Key
- Chapter 14 Answer Key
- Chapter 15 Answer Key
- Chapter 16 Answer Key
- Practice Exam Answer Key
Index