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A highly effective, integrated self-study system for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam

Prepare for the current version of the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam using the detailed information contained in this test preparation guide. Written by a cloud computing expert and experienced author, the book contains accurate practice questions, step-by-step exercises, and special elements that aid in learning and reinforce retention.

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam AZ-900) features in-depth coverage of every topic on the challenging exam. You will explore core Azure services, security, compliance, and trust. Fulfilling the promise of the All-in-One series, the guide serves as both a test preparation tool and an on-the-job reference for risk and compliance professionals.

•100% coverage of all objectives for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam
•Contains hands-on exercises and practical use cases for Microsoft Azure
•Online content includes practice exam software with 120 questions




Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. About the Author
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents at a Glance
  7. Contents
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1 Cloud Computing Concepts
    1. An Introduction to Cloud Computing
    2. From the Data Center to the Cloud
    3. Choosing a Cloud Service Provider
    4. Reasons to Consider Cloud Computing
    5. Cloud Computing Deployment Options
    6. Private Cloud
    7. Public Cloud
    8. Hybrid Cloud
    9. Cloud Service Models
    10. Computing Based on Consumption
    11. Cloud Computing as a Shared Responsibility
    12. Software as a Service (SaaS)
    13. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
    14. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
    15. Serverless Computing
    16. Technical Benefits of Cloud Computing
    17. High Availability
    18. Scalability
    19. Elasticity
    20. Agility
    21. Disaster Recovery
    22. Financial Benefits of Cloud Computing
    23. Chapter Review
    24. Questions
    25. Answers
  11. Chapter 2 Azure Concepts and Architecture Components
    1. Azure Portal
    2. Billing
    3. Support
    4. Azure Marketplace
    5. The Azure Architecture Framework
    6. Azure Subscriptions
    7. Types of Subscriptions
    8. Billing and Account Control Boundaries
    9. Organizing Subscriptions and Billing
    10. Resources and Azure Resource Groups
    11. Locating Resources and Resource Groups in Azure
    12. Azure Regions
    13. Regions Type
    14. Selecting Azure Geographies
    15. Azure Regional Pairs
    16. Data Residency and Regional Pairs
    17. Availability Zones and Management Groups
    18. Management Groups
    19. Management Group Limitations
    20. Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
    21. Chapter Review
    22. Questions
    23. Answers
  12. Chapter 3 Azure Resources
    1. An Introduction to Compute Resources
    2. Azure Virtual Machines
    3. Azure Virtual Machine Design Configuration
    4. Configuring an Azure Virtual Machine
    5. Billing and Virtual Machines
    6. Availability Options for Virtual Machines
    7. Azure App Service
    8. App Service Plans
    9. Creating a Web App
    10. Benefits of Azure App Services
    11. Azure Container Instances
    12. Creating an Azure Container Instance
    13. Azure Kubernetes Service
    14. Windows Virtual Desktop
    15. An Introduction to Storage Resources
    16. Azure Container Storage
    17. Azure Disk Storage
    18. Azure File Storage
    19. Storage Tiers
    20. An Introduction to Database Resources
    21. Azure SQL Database
    22. Relational Database Design in Azure SQL Server
    23. Azure SQL Database Managed Instances
    24. Azure Database for MySQL
    25. Azure Database for PostgreSQL
    26. Azure Cosmos DB
    27. An Introduction to Networking Resources
    28. Azure Virtual Network
    29. VPN Gateways
    30. Virtual Network Peering
    31. Configuring a Virtual Peering Network
    32. Azure ExpressRoute
    33. ExpressRoute Direct
    34. Azure Marketplace
    35. Chapter Review
    36. Questions
    37. Answers
  13. Chapter 4 Management Tools and Solutions
    1. Azure Management Tools
    2. Azure Portal
    3. Azure PowerShell
    4. Azure CLI
    5. Azure Cloud Shell
    6. Azure Mobile App
    7. Azure Advisor
    8. Azure Resource Manager Templates
    9. Azure Monitor
    10. Azure Service Health
    11. Azure IoT Solutions Overview
    12. Azure IoT Hub
    13. Azure IoT Central
    14. Azure Sphere
    15. Data Analytics Solutions
    16. Azure Synapse Analytics
    17. HDInsight
    18. Azure Databricks
    19. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Solutions
    20. Azure Machine Learning
    21. Cognitive Services
    22. Azure Bot Service
    23. Serverless Computing
    24. Azure Functions
    25. Logic Apps
    26. Azure Functions or Azure Logic Apps
    27. DevOps Solutions
    28. Azure DevOps
    29. GitHub
    30. GitHub Actions
    31. Azure DevTest Labs
    32. Chapter Review
    33. Questions
    34. Answers
  14. Chapter 5 General Security and Network Security
    1. Core Security Features
    2. Azure Security Center
    3. Secure Score
    4. Recommendations
    5. Regulatory Compliance
    6. Azure Defender
    7. Security Alerts
    8. Resource Hygiene and Inventory
    9. Azure Key Vault
    10. Azure Sentinel
    11. Azure Dedicated Hosts
    12. Azure Defense Strategies in Depth
    13. Network Security Groups (NSG)
    14. Azure Firewall
    15. Azure DDoS Protection
    16. Chapter Review
    17. Questions
    18. Answers
  15. Chapter 6 Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance
    1. Authentication and Authorization
    2. Azure Active Directory
    3. Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On (SSO)
    4. Conditional Access
    5. Multi-Factor Authentication
    6. Single Sign-On
    7. Azure Governance Features
    8. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
    9. Resource Locks
    10. Resource Tags
    11. Azure Policy
    12. Azure Blueprints
    13. Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
    14. An Overview of Security, Privacy, and Trust
    15. Microsoft Privacy Statement
    16. Online Services Terms (OST) and Data Protection Addendum (DPA)
    17. Trust Center
    18. Azure Compliance Documentation
    19. Azure Sovereign Regions
    20. Azure Public Cloud
    21. Azure U.S. Government Cloud
    22. Azure German Cloud
    23. Azure China Cloud
    24. Chapter Review
    25. Questions
    26. Answers
  16. Chapter 7 Cost Management and Service-Level Agreements
    1. Planning and Managing Costs
    2. Pricing Factors That Affect Cost
    3. Factors That Can Reduce Costs
    4. Pricing Calculator and Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
    5. Pricing Calculator
    6. Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
    7. Azure Cost Management
    8. Azure Service-Level Agreement
    9. SLA Percentages, Downtime, and Credits
    10. Calculating Composite SLA Terms
    11. Service Lifecycle in Azure
    12. Chapter Review
    13. Questions
    14. Answers
  17. Appendix A Objective Map
    1. Exam AZ-900
  18. Appendix B About the Online Content
    1. System Requirements
    2. Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account
    3. Privacy Notice
    4. Single User License Terms and Conditions
    5. TotalTester Online
    6. Performance-Based Questions
    7. Technical Support
  19. Glossary
  20. Index
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