Azure Fundamentals(AZ-900): What I learned as a Complete beginner

Nas — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:04:03 +0000

A few days ago, I started Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) on Microsoft Learn with zero cloud computing background. I've now completed all the core modules just the guided projects left before I'm fully done.

Here's what stood out for someone starting from scratch:

🔹 Cloud concepts first — before touching any service, AZ-900 grounds you in "why" cloud computing matters: cost models, scalability, shared responsibility. This foundation made everything after it click faster.

🔹 Azure's core services — compute, storage, networking explained without assuming prior IT experience. Good pacing for beginners.

🔹 Governance & management — the parts most beginners skip but actually matter once you're managing real resources (compliance, cost management, security basics).

here's where to begin:

https://learn.microsoft.com/plans/5pdwhqt5kn376e?sharingId=5EB58958B8E40EF3&wt.mc_id=studentamb_518957

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Azure Fundamentals(AZ-900): What I learned as a Complete beginner