Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond: A complete AZ-900 exam guide with online mock exams and hands-on activities, Edition 3

· Packt Publishing Ltd
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Crack the updated AZ-900 (2026) and build real-world cloud skills with this new edition that goes beyond fundamentals through hands-on labs, Zero Trust security, and practical Azure use cases for modern careers.Key Features
  • Complete coverage of AZ-900 skills measured, aligned with the January 2026 exam update
  • Beginner-friendly explanations with real-world Azure scenarios and visual, analogy driven learning
  • Access to online mock exams, flashcards, exam timers, and hands-on labs for effective preparation
Book DescriptionMicrosoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond, Third Edition, is a complete and up-to-date guide aligned with the January 2026 AZ-900 skills-measured update. It combines clear explanations of Azure fundamentals with practical, real-world insights that help you understand not only what Azure services are, but how and why they are used. This book covers cloud concepts, Azure architecture, core services, security, governance, cost management, deployment, and monitoring making it ideal for beginners and career switchers. Beyond exam preparation, it introduces real-world Azure scenarios and multi-cloud awareness, helping you see how Azure fits into modern IT environments. To reinforce learning, the book includes access to Packt’s interactive online platform with mock exams, practice tests, flashcards, exam timers, and hands-on labs. By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation in Azure fundamentals, confidence in tackling the AZ-900 exam, and practical knowledge to take your first steps into cloud-focused roles.What you will learn
  • Understand core cloud computing concepts and delivery models
  • Explore Azure architecture, regions, availability, and resource management
  • Work with Azure compute, storage, and networking services
  • Apply identity, security, and Zero Trust principles in Azure
  • Manage costs, governance, and compliance effectively
  • Deploy and manage resources using Azure tools and templates
  • Monitor health, performance, and reliability in Azure
  • Prepare confidently for the AZ-900 certification exam
Who this book is for

This book is for individuals preparing for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification exam and those looking to build a strong foundation in cloud computing with Azure. It is suitable for IT professionals, students, and business users seeking to understand Azure services, architecture, and management. No prior cloud experience is required, making it ideal for beginners, while those with some technical background can use it to reinforce their knowledge and prepare for certification.

Crack the updated AZ-900 (2026) and build real-world cloud skills with this new edition that goes beyond fundamentals through hands-on labs, Zero Trust security, and practical Azure use cases for modern careers.Key Features Complete coverage of AZ-900 skills measured, aligned with the January 202...

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Steve Miles works in a senior partner technology enablement role within the cloud practice of a multi-billion-euro European IT distributor. He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an Alibaba Cloud MVP. He has more than 25 years of technology experience spanning hosted datacenter services, hybrid and multi-cloud platforms, as well as a previous military career in engineering, signals, and communications. Steve is the author and technical reviewer of numerous books on Microsoft technologies, with a particular focus on security, Azure, AI, and data.

Steve Miles works in a senior partner technology enablement role within the cloud practice of a multi-billion-euro European IT distributor. He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an Alibaba Cloud MVP. He has more than 25 years of technology expe...

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