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Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (Exam AZ-900)

Microsoft's entry-level cloud certification validating foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Azure services. A common first credential for IT professionals, sales/business roles, and career switchers moving into cloud.

$99Approximately 45 minutes of exam time

What's on the exam

AZ-900 study guide (Microsoft Learn)

Describe cloud concepts

25–30%

Benefits of cloud computing (high availability, scalability) · Cloud service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) · Cloud models (public, private, hybrid) · Consumption-based pricing · Shared responsibility model

Describe Azure architecture and services

35–40%

Regions, availability zones, and resource groups · Compute services (VMs, containers, Azure Functions) · Networking (virtual networks, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute) · Storage services and redundancy options · Identity and access (Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC)

Describe Azure management and governance

30–35%

Cost management and the pricing calculator · Azure Policy and resource locks · Governance and compliance tools (Azure Arc, Purview) · Monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Advisor, Service Health) · Management tools (portal, CLI, PowerShell, ARM)

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) cost?

The Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) costs $99. US pricing; varies by country, with discounts for students and via Microsoft training events.

How long is the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and how many questions does it have?

Approximately 40–60 questions — Approximately 45 minutes of exam time.

What do you need to pass the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)?

Scaled score of 700 out of 1000.

Can you retake the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)?

24 hours after first attempt; 14 days between subsequent attempts.

What is the best way to study for the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)?

Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Describe cloud concepts 25–30%, Describe Azure architecture and services 35–40%, Describe Azure management and governance 30–35%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.

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