Microsoft Azure fundamentals certification and beyond : a complete AZ-900 exam guide with online mock exams, flashcards, and hands-on activities / Steve Miles.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miles, Steve, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Azure (Computing platform).

Cloud computing--Examinations--Study guides.

Cloud computing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (284 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing Ltd., [2024]

Summary:

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond, Second Edition, combines the comprehensive cloud fundamentals book with Packt’s powerful exam training platform, offering a holistic learning experience designed to help you not just ace the AZ-900 exam but also apply that knowledge to excel in your career. Guiding you in building robust foundational knowledge of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, this book helps you prepare for the AZ-900 exam confidently. The online content, included with every purchase, will help you memorize key concepts and assess your exam readiness. Starting with an introduction to cloud computing and its advantages, the book systematically guides you through Azure architecture and services before progressing to management and governance within Azure. The online platform unlocks unlimited access to mock exams with exam-like timers, detailed solutions for each question, interactive flashcards, exam tips, and interactive activities—all accessible from your computer, tablet, and smartphone. By the end of this book, you’ll be well prepared to pass the AZ-900 exam and have the foundational knowledge to delve into advanced cloud concepts.

Contents:

Cover

FM

Copyright

Foreword

Contributors

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Making the Most Out of this Book

Your Certification and Beyond

What is Cloud Computing?

The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing

Evolution of the Cloud Computing Model

Evolution of Cloud Computing Architectures

Why Cloud Computing?

Cloud Computing's Target Audience

Cloud Computing's Hierarchy of Needs

What Is the Shared Responsibility Model?

What Are the Cloud Computing Delivery Models?

Comparing the Cloud Computing Delivery Models

Characteristics of Public Cloud Computing Resources

Characteristics of Private Cloud Computing Resources

Characteristics of Hybrid Cloud Computing Resources

What Are Cloud Computing Service Models?

A Closer Look at the Cloud Computing Service Models

What Is Serverless Computing?

Comparing the Cloud Computing Service Models

Characteristics of IaaS

Characteristics of PaaS

Characteristics of FaaS (Serverless)

Characteristics of SaaS

Summary

Exam Readiness Drill

Chapter Review Questions

Additional Information and Study References

Chapter 2: Benefits of Using Cloud Services

Cloud Computing as a Digital Transformation Enabler

Digital Transformation Triggers

Migration Approach

Cloud Computing Mindset

What Is a Traditional Computing Model Mindset?

What Is a Cloud Computing Mindset?

Cloud Computing Operations Model

Operational Benefits of Cloud Computing

What Is Scalability?

What Is Elasticity?

What Is Agility?

What Is High Availability?

What Is Disaster Recovery?

Comparing Disaster Recovery, High Availability, and Backup

Challenges of Implementing Business Continuity

Economics of Cloud Computing

Consumption Model

Defining the Expenditure Models

Applying Cost Expenditure Models to Cloud Computing

Additional Information and Study References

Chapter 3: Azure Core Architectural Components

Azure Global Infrastructure

Azure Regions and Geographies

Azure Edge Zones

Azure Sovereign Regions

Availability Components

Adopting an Availability Model

Availability Sets

Fault Domains

Update Domains

Availability Zones

Proximity Placement Groups

Azure Resource Management

Azure Management Scopes

Azure Management Groups

Azure Subscriptions

Relationship between Tenants and Subscriptions

Multiple Subscriptions

Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

Resource Groups

Resource Group Characteristics

Azure Resource Group Organization

Chapter 4: Azure Core Resources

Azure Resources

Azure Compute Resources

Virtual Machines

Physical Machines versus Virtual Machines

VM Types

VM Deployment Considerations

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

OCLC:

1420072632