Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
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Demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, core Azure services, and Azure management and governance features and tools.
What you'll learn
Every objective AZ-900 publishes, and what it asks you to be able to do.
- Describe cloud conceptsDescribe cloud computing. Describe cloud service types. Describe the benefits of using cloud services.
- Describe Azure architecture and servicesDescribe 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 governanceDescribe 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.
The exam at a glance
- Length
- 45 minutes
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Style
- Multiple choice
Multiple choice; the official study guide says the exam covers the fundamentals of Azure and lists the exam scoring but it does not publish a question count or performance-based lab format on the page used here.. Based on July 20 2026. Pass mark is 700.
Sitting the exam
The part nobody publishes in a syllabus. For AZ-900 the logistics are study strategy: what you are allowed to read while the clock runs changes how you should practise, and what a second attempt costs changes when you should book.
Where you sit it
- An incoming candidate will have this exam proctored.
- The testing experience may feature interactive components that need completion.
- The final cost relies upon the country or region where the test is proctored.
If you do not pass
- Following an initial failure, a candidate is allowed to retake the test 24 hours later.
Read off the official exam page on 10 September 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm anything you are about to spend money on.
What the exam covers
Microsoft publishes the objectives but not a weight for each one, so treat these as equally likely to come up.
Course content
11 topics
1. Cloud Computing Fundamentals
- Describe cloud computing
2. Cloud Service Types and Models
- Describe cloud service types
3. Benefits of Cloud Services
- Describe the benefits of using cloud services
4. Azure Core Architecture
- Describe the core architectural components of Azure
5. Azure Compute and Networking Services
- Describe Azure compute and networking services
6. Azure Storage Services
- Describe Azure storage services
7. Azure Identity, Access, and Security
- Describe Azure identity, access, and security
8. Azure Cost Management
- Describe cost management in Azure
9. Azure Governance and Compliance Tools
- Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
10. Managing and Deploying Azure Resources
- Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
11. Azure Monitoring Tools
- Describe monitoring tools in Azure
What to know before you start
- Infrastructure management
- Database management
- Software development
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How much does the AZ-900 exam cost?
Fee on Microsoft's site, and worth checking there before you book.
How long is the AZ-900 exam?
45 minutes. Multiple choice; the official study guide says the exam covers the fundamentals of Azure and lists the exam scoring but it does not publish a question count or performance-based lab format on the page used here..
How many questions are on the AZ-900 exam?
Multiple choice; the official study guide says the exam covers the fundamentals of Azure and lists the exam scoring but it does not publish a question count or performance-based lab format on the page used here.. The sitting is 45 minutes long. Check the current count with Microsoft before you book.
How long is AZ-900 valid?
It does not expire, so there is no renewal date to plan for.
Is the AZ-900 exam hands-on?
No. It is a written exam, so the skill it tests is recognising the right design or command rather than executing it under time pressure.
What is on the AZ-900 exam?
3 objectives: Describe cloud concepts, Describe Azure architecture and services, Describe Azure management and governance. Microsoft does not publish a weight per objective.
What should I know before starting AZ-900?
Infrastructure management. Database management. Software development.
Exam details from Microsoft, checked August 2026. Always confirm on their page before booking.
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