To prepare effectively for the AZ-900 exam, follow these key strategies:
Understand the Exam Objectives
Review the skills measured in the exam:
Cloud Concepts: Basic understanding of cloud computing benefits and cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Azure Architecture and Services: Familiarize yourself with core Azure components (compute, networking, storage) and Azure Resource Manager.
Azure Management and Governance: Learn about Azure Policy, Security Center, and cost management tools.
Practice Hands-On with Azure
Gain practical experience with Azure using the free Azure account:
Register for a free account at Azure Free Account.
Practice deploying virtual machines, configuring storage accounts, and exploring Azure Portal.
Take Practice Questions
Use practice questions to assess your readiness and familiarize yourself with the exam format:
CertDeed: Offer AZ-900 practice questions.
Focus on Key Areas
Concentrate on the following high-weight topics:
Azure core services: Compute (VMs, App Services), Storage (Blob, File), and Networking (VNets, Load Balancers).
Azure security and compliance: Azure Security Center and Azure Active Directory.
Cost management and governance: Azure Cost Management, Pricing Calculator, and SLAs.
Join Community Forums
Participate in discussion forums to ask questions and learn from others:
Reddit: r/AzureCertification.
Microsoft Tech Community.