access other resources only in the resource group in which they reside. Yes NoDeleting a resource group also deletes all resources in the group. Yes NoA resource group can include resources from multiple Azure regions. Yes No
Text Replacement Questions
These questions offer a statement with part of the statement underlined. The statements sometimes include leading sentences providing additional information. The question offers four options, A through D. Three offer alternative text that you would use in place of the underlined text to make it correct. Or, you choose the answer No change is needed if the underlined text is correct. Example:
1 5. Azure Data Lake Analytics is a PaaS solution that enables you to query data in a data lake and build visualizations without deploying hardware or supporting services.A. is built on SQL Managed Service to provide analytics for large SQL implementations.B. is a component of Azure IoT Central that provides deep analysis of IoT telemetry.C. integrates with Azure DevTest Labs to provide code analysis capabilities.D. No change is needed.
In this example, the underlined text makes the statement correct, so the appropriate answer is D (no change is needed). But, if Azure Data Lake Analytics were instead a component of Azure IoT that provided deep analysis of IoT telemetry (it is not), then you would choose B.
Achieving AZ‐900 Fundamentals Certification
The previous sections have explored the concepts surrounding AZ‐900 certification. The following sections offer guidance on preparing and registering for the exam, and for taking the exam.
Preparing for the Exam
Each person has a unique learning style, and one preparation method is not necessarily the best for everyone. However, the following list of preparation methods will help anyone be successful if used as a whole:
Studying: This book obviously provides a great set of resources for learning about Azure fundamentals, but you might prefer a deeper discussion of some topics to help you better understand them. Many online sources are available, but Microsoft's website is perhaps the best, most authoritative source. When I need to go deeper into a particular topic, I usually open Bing in a browser and use a search similar to the following, specifying where to confine the search and the search terms (replace Service Health with the topic you need to find): site:docs.microsoft.com Azure Service Health.
Hands‐on experience: You can create a free Azure subscription that provides a monthly credit that you can use to deploy and experiment with Azure resources and services. Although you can't feasibly experience all of Azure this way (you're unlikely to deploy Azure Data Lake and begin mining data), but you can at least explore basic concepts and resources such as VMs, virtual networking, and so on. Equally important, you can gain understanding of and experience with the Azure portal and other management tools covered by the AZ‐900 exam.
Sample tests: The test questions in this book are designed to cover the exam objectives outlined by Microsoft for the AZ‐900 exam. However, it's a good idea to use additional sample test resources to prepare for the test. Not only does this expose you to a broader base of questions, but it helps avoid the “memorize the question and answer” issue that often arises from using a single sample source.
Registering for the Exam
When you feel confident in your ability to pass the exam, your next step is to register for the exam. To do so, navigate to docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-900. There you will find information about the exam and links to register for the exam with a testing provider. The test might be administered in person at a testing site or remotely. In either case, you will need to provide photo identification when registering and provide that same identification when you take the exam. You will not be able to use any electronic devices or other resources during the exam. If taking the exam remotely, your device must have a camera through which a proctor can watch you throughout.
Taking the Exam
Unless you already have a strong background in Azure and taking the AZ‐900 exam is a formality, I recommend you set aside a few days to prepare for the exam even after you complete your training and study. Spend several hours reviewing the material and the practice questions. Ensure that you are well rested the day of the exam.
When you are taking the exam, carefully read through each question in full, even if you think you know the intent of the question from samples that you have seen. Be deliberate about each question. As you review the possible answers, consider that one answer might provide a more complete answer than another, and choose the one that most completely suits the question. Think carefully about the scenario outlined by each question when choosing your answer.
Here is a summary of points to help you be successful:
Arrive or go online early to give yourself time to review content and mentally prepare for the exam.
As emphasized previously, read each question carefully and don't jump to a snap answer. Be deliberate about reading each question and choosing the correct answer.
Answer all questions as you go along in case you run out of time. You will likely have time when you finish to go back through your answers and adjust as needed any answers you were unsure of on the first pass.
Sometimes the additional information included in a question is relevant to the answer, but in others it only colors the scenario. Know that there are no trick questions. Read carefully to understand the intent of the question.
If you are unsure of the correct answer, eliminate the answers that you know are incorrect to narrow the possibilities.
Who Should Read This Book?
IT administrators and other deeply technical roles are not the only ones who can benefit from Azure fundamentals training. If you are in technical sales, project management, or other less technical roles, understanding Azure and its services can help you in your role as well. That's why we have designed this book and its content to provide broad coverage of Azure fundamentals at an introductory level rather than a deep technical level. The book is appropriate for anyone who wants to understand Azure in a broad sense and prepare for the AZ‐900 exam, even if you are not highly technical.
What's Included in the Book?
This book consists of seven chapters plus supplementary information: a glossary, this introduction, flashcards, and the assessment test after the introduction. The chapters are organized as follows:
Chapter 1, “Cloud Concepts,” explores the basic concepts of cloud computing to lay the foundation for the rest of the book. Chapter 1 covers categories of cloud computing, the financial benefits of cloud computing, and the various cloud models available with Microsoft Azure.
Chapter 2, “Azure Core Services,” explores the core services available with Azure, including key concepts such as subscriptions and billing, tenants, resources, and resource management. The chapter begins the exploration of key Azure services, including virtual machines,
