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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-900 Exam Guide
(What, Where and How)!!!
First, understand basic Definition, what is CLOUD? what is Cloud Computing?
Cloud: The cloud refers to a network of remote servers hosted on the internet that store,
manages, and process data. Instead of using a local computer or server, you access resources
like storage, applications, or services over the internet.
Cloud Computing: Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—like storage,
processing power, databases, software, or applications—over the internet ("the cloud"). It
allows users to access and use these resources on-demand without needing to own or maintain
physical hardware.
think of the cloud as a shared pool of resources you can rent and use online, and cloud
computing is the way you use those resources to do tasks like storing files, running apps, or
analyzing data, all without managing the underlying servers yourself.
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Cloud Concepts
What is Cloud Computing? Why are we using this? What are the Benefits?
Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of computing services, including servers, storage,
databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the internet ("the cloud") to
offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. Instead of owning and
maintaining your own computing infrastructure, you can access these services from a third-
party cloud provider and pay only for what you use.
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How Cloud Computing Works?
Cloud computing service models are based on the concept of sharing on-demand computing
resources, software, and information over the internet. Companies or individuals pay to access
a virtual pool of shared resources, including compute, storage, and networking services, which
are located on remote servers that are owned and managed by cloud service providers (like
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, etc.). A central server handles all
communication between client devices and the cloud servers to facilitate data exchange.
The core idea is that you're no longer responsible for buying, installing, and maintaining physical
hardware and software. The cloud provider takes care of all that "undifferentiated heavy
lifting," allowing you to focus on your core business activities.
Why are We Use Cloud Computing?
• To Reduce Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Shift to Operational Expenditures (OpEx)
Meaning- Traditional IT (CapEx): Requires significant upfront investment in hardware,
software licenses, data center space, and power. This can be a huge barrier for startups
and a drain on cash flow for established businesses.
Cloud (OpEx): You pay for resources as you consume them, like a utility bill. This
transforms large, infrequent capital expenses into smaller, predictable operational
expenses, freeing up capital for other business investments.
• To Achieve Scalability and Elasticity
• To Enhance Agility and Speed to Market
• To Improve Reliability and Business Continuity
• To Strengthen Security Posture
• To Focus on Core Business, Not IT Management
• To Access Advanced Technologies
• To Enable Global Reach
• To Facilitate Collaboration and Remote Work
Benefits-
a) Cost Savings: Reduce capital expenditure, pay-as-you-go pricing.
b) Scalability & Elasticity: Easily scale resources up or down to match demand.
c) Agility & Speed: Faster deployment of applications and services.
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d) Reliability & Disaster Recovery: High availability and robust data protection.
e) Enhanced Security: Leveraging the extensive security expertise and infrastructure of
cloud providers.
f) Focus on Core Business: Offload IT management to experts.
g) Access to Innovation: Leverage cutting-edge technologies like AI and ML.
h) Global Reach: Deploy applications worldwide with ease.
i) Improved Collaboration: Enable remote work and seamless team interaction.
How Many Clouds are available in the marketplace?
Cloud Service providers:
Major- [market leaders / Giant]- Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google
Cloud Platform (GCP).
Other vendors in Market: - Alibaba Cloud, Oracle Cloud, IBM Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Huawei
Cloud and Cisco Cloud.
Understand the Difference between Public Cloud, Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud.
Public Cloud
Public cloud services are provided by third-party cloud service providers (CSPs) over the public
internet. The infrastructure (servers, storage, networking, software) is owned and managed by
CSP and is shared among multiple customers (tenants). Example- AWS, GCP and Azure.
Private Cloud
A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single organization. It
can be physically located on the company's on-site data center (on-premises private cloud) or
hosted by a third-party service provider (hosted private cloud).
Example- An organization building and managing its own cloud infrastructure within its data
center.
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