Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The exam is intended for candidates who are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure.

Azure Fundamentals exam is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Candidates should be familiar with the general technology concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, compute, application support, and application development.

Azure Fundamentals can be used to prepare for other Azure role-based or specialty certifications, but it is not a prerequisite for any of them. You may be eligible for ACE college credit if you pass this certification exam.

SKILLS AREAS MEASURED in the actual exam:

Describe cloud concepts (25–30%)
• Describe cloud computing
• Describe the benefits of using cloud services
• Describe cloud service types


Describe Azure architecture and services (35–40%)
• Describe the core architectural components of Azure
• Describe Azure compute and networking services
• Describe Azure storage services
Describe Azure identity, access, and security

Describe Azure management and governance (30–35%)
• Describe cost management in Azure
• Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
• Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
• Describe monitoring tools in Azure

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