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AZ-900T00-A: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure

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Course Overview

The AZ-900T00-A: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure course is designed to provide learners with a strong foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts, with a particular focus on Microsoft Azure. This course is ideal for individuals who want to understand how cloud services work, how they are delivered, and how organizations leverage cloud infrastructure to drive scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Throughout the course, participants will explore core cloud concepts, including cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment models (public, private, hybrid), and the fundamental components of cloud architecture. The curriculum also introduces key Azure services such as compute, networking, storage, and identity management, while highlighting governance, compliance, and security best practices.

This course does not require prior technical experience, making it suitable for beginners, non-technical professionals, and decision-makers who need a clear understanding of cloud infrastructure. By the end of the course, learners will be well-prepared to confidently discuss cloud solutions, understand Azure pricing and support models, and take the next step toward the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification.

Audience Profile:

This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure. This audience wants to learn about our offerings and get hands-on experience with the product. This course primarily uses the Azure portal and command line interface to create resources and does not require scripting skills. Students in this course will gain confidence to take other role-based courses and certifications, such as Azure Administrator. This course combines lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on labs. This course will also help prepare someone for the AZ-900 exam.

Training Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Familiarity with cloud computing is helpful, but isn’t necessary.

Certification Information:

Yes, this course also preps you to pass Exam AZ-900 and achieve Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals.

Schedule Dates

23 February 2026
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure
25 May 2026
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure
31 August 2026
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure
07 December 2026
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure

Course Content

  • Define cloud computing.
  • Describe the shared responsibility model.
  • Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.
  • Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model.
  • Describe the consumption-based model.
  • Compare cloud pricing models.

  • Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.
  • Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud.
  • Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud.
  • Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud.

  • Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
  • Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).
  • Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).
  • Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

  • Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions.
  • Describe Availability Zones.
  • Describe Azure datacenters.
  • Describe Azure resources and Resource Groups.
  • Describe subscriptions.
  • Describe management groups.
  • Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups.

  • Compare compute types, including container instances, virtual machines, and functions.
  • Describe virtual machine (VM) options, including VMs, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Describe resources required for virtual machines.
  • Describe application hosting options, including Azure Web Apps, containers, and virtual machines.
  • Describe virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure Virtual Networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
  • Define public and private endpoints.

  • Compare Azure storage services.
  • Describe storage tiers.
  • Describe redundancy options.
  • Describe storage account options and storage types.
  • Identify options for moving files, including AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync.
  • Describe migration options, including Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box.

  • Describe directory services in Azure, including Microsoft Entra.
  • Describe authentication methods in Azure, including single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordless.
  • Describe external identities and guest access in Azure.
  • Describe Microsoft Entra Conditional Access.
  • Describe Azure Role Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Describe the concept of Zero Trust.
  • Describe the purpose of the defense in depth model.
  • Describe the purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

  • Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure.
  • Compare the Pricing calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator.
  • Describe Azure Cost Management Tool.
  • Describe the purpose of tags.

  • Describe the purpose of Azure Blueprints.
  • Describe the purpose of Azure Policy.
  • Describe the purpose of resource locks.
  • Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal.

  • Describe Azure portal.
  • Describe Azure Cloud Shell, including Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell.
  • Describe the purpose of Azure Arc.
  • Describe Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Azure ARM templates.

  • Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
  • Describe Azure Service Health
  • Describe Azure Monitor, including Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor Alerts, and Application Insights

FAQs

This course introduces the core principles of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure, covering cloud concepts, infrastructure components, pricing models, security, governance, and Azure services at a foundational level.

No prior experience is required. The course is designed to be accessible for individuals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Yes, the course content is fully aligned with the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam objectives and provides a strong foundation for certification preparation.

Cloud skills are in high demand across industries. This course builds essential cloud literacy, enhances employability, and supports career progression in IT, cloud administration, consulting, and digital transformation roles.

Yes. While the course focuses on conceptual learning, it includes real-world scenarios and examples to demonstrate how Azure services are applied in business environments.

After completing the course, learners can confidently attempt the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification and progress to advanced Azure certifications.