Module 1 • 25-30% of AZ-900 Exam

Cloud Concepts
Fundamentals

Master the foundation of cloud computing with 8 comprehensive sessions covering cloud models, service types, economics, and deployment strategies.

8
Sessions
8
Quizzes
25-30%
Exam Weight
Beginner
Level

Crafted with care by Venu Vallepu

Module 1 Sessions

Build your cloud knowledge step by step with these foundational concepts

01

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Foundation & Models

Learn what cloud computing is, its characteristics, and explore public, private, and hybrid cloud models with real-world examples.

02

Cloud Benefits

Scalability, Elasticity & More

Understand key cloud benefits including scalability, elasticity, reliability, agility, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.

03

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

Service Models

Master the three main cloud service models and learn when to use Infrastructure, Platform, or Software as a Service.

04

CapEx vs OpEx

Cloud Economics

Learn about capital vs operational expenditure, consumption-based models, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in cloud computing.

05

Shared Responsibility Model

Security & Compliance

Understand how security responsibilities are divided between customers and cloud providers across different service models.

06

Deployment Models

Considerations & Best Practices

Explore deployment considerations including high availability, fault tolerance, latency, compliance, and vendor lock-in.

07

Cloud Use Cases

Real-World Applications

Discover practical cloud use cases including web applications, backup/DR, dev/test environments, big data, and IoT.

08

Summary & Review

Module Completion

Comprehensive review of all Module 1 concepts with practice scenarios and preparation for Module 2.

Ready to Start Module 1?

Begin your Azure certification journey with solid cloud fundamentals that will prepare you for advanced Azure concepts.