February 2026
Beginner
360 pages
8h 26m
English
Content preview from Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Study Guide
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Chapter 6. Introduction to Microsoft Azure
Congratulations! After five chapters of building your foundational knowledge of cloud computing, you’re now ready to dive into the main act: Microsoft Azure. All the concepts you’ve learned so far have set the stage for understanding Azure’s capabilities and services. This groundwork will be crucial not only for mastering Azure itself but also for achieving success on the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam.
Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform that enables organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications and services across a global network of datacenters. It offers a full spectrum of solutions, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS), supporting needs ranging from computing, storage, and networking to databases, analytics, AI, IoT, and more.
Azure’s ever-expanding catalog of services empowers developers, IT professionals, and businesses of all sizes to innovate and scale quickly. Its frequent updates and breadth of offerings ensure that Azure remains at the forefront of cloud technology, helping organizations achieve more with agility, reliability, and efficiency.
In this chapter, we’ll explore:
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A brief history of Microsoft Azure
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The benefits of Microsoft Azure
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How to get started with Microsoft Azure
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Azure accounts versus Azure subscriptions
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The different types of Azure subscriptions
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How to create a free Azure account
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