8 decks built on the 3 official Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam domains. From cloud fundamentals to Azure governance and security — all exam topics covered.
The AZ-900 exam evaluates three major domains. The 8 memia decks cover all of them, aligned with Microsoft's official weighting.
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, deployment models (public, private, hybrid), high availability, scalability, CapEx vs OpEx.
Core Azure services: compute, storage, networking, databases. Platform architecture and fundamental components.
Identity (Azure AD), governance (RBAC, Policy), security, compliance, cost management, SLAs and monitoring tools.
Each deck maps to an exam sub-domain. Follow the recommended order for a logical progression, or target the domains where you feel least confident.
Core cloud computing concepts underpinning Azure: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, deployment models, high availability, elasticity, CapEx vs OpEx. Recommended starting point for all candidates.
Azure's logical structure: regions, availability zones, resource groups, subscriptions and management groups. The building blocks of any Azure architecture.
Compute services (VMs, App Service, Azure Functions, Containers), storage (Blob, Files, Queue, Table) and databases (SQL Database, Cosmos DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Virtual Networks, subnets, NSG, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute and Azure DNS. Networking fundamentals for the AZ-900.
Azure Active Directory, RBAC, Azure Policy, blueprints, management groups and locks. Identity and governance management represents a significant portion of the exam.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel, Key Vault, DDoS Protection, Firewall and the shared responsibility model. Essential security concepts for the AZ-900.
Azure Calculator, Cost Management, Reserved Instances, Azure Hybrid Benefit and SLA interpretation. Understanding Azure billing logic is crucial for the exam.
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Azure Advisor and Service Health. Monitoring and operational tools covered in the final exam section.
The AZ-900 can be prepared in 4 to 6 weeks with 15 to 20 minutes of daily practice. Here is the optimal sequence.
Deck 1 (Cloud Fundamentals) then Deck 2 (Core Azure Architecture). These two decks establish the vocabulary and concepts everything else builds on. Don't skip them even if you already know cloud.
Decks 3 and 4: compute, storage, database, networking. Half the exam. Let the FSRS algorithm manage your reviews while you advance to new decks.
Decks 5 to 8: identity, governance, security, pricing, monitoring. These domains represent 60 to 65% of the final score. Pay particular attention to the Identity & Governance deck (55 cards).
The AZ-900 is Microsoft's entry-level certification — it is accessible without prior technical experience. Pass rates are high for candidates who have thoroughly reviewed the 3 official domains. The main challenge is the breadth of the programme: there are many services to know, even superficially. Flashcards are particularly effective for this type of learning.
Yes, that is exactly the purpose of this certification. The AZ-900 is designed for non-technical profiles (managers, consultants, sales) who want to understand Azure, as well as developers or sysadmins new to the platform. No prior technical experience is required.
Recommended order: Fundamentals → Core Architecture → Compute/Storage/DB → Networking → Identity/Governance → Security → Costs → Monitoring. This order follows pedagogical logic: core concepts first, then services, then governance and security last.
Allow 4 to 6 weeks with 15 to 20 minutes per day. This covers 355 cards spread across 8 decks, plus spaced reviews automatically managed by the FSRS algorithm. Some candidates are ready in 3 weeks if they already have a cloud background.
Yes. The 8 AZ-900 decks are aligned with the current Microsoft official study guide. The exam includes 40 to 60 questions (multiple choice, drag-and-drop, scenarios) with a passing score of 700/1000.
Registration is done directly on the Microsoft Learn / Pearson VUE website. The exam can be taken at an approved testing centre or online with remote proctoring. The official fee is approximately $165 USD, with discount options for students.
Yes. The AZ-900 certification is recognized by recruiters as proof of cloud understanding, even for non-technical profiles. It is particularly valued in sectors migrating to Azure (finance, industry, public sector) and often serves as a prerequisite for more advanced Azure certifications.
40 Cloud Fundamentals cards — shared with the GCP CDL programme. Immediate access to all 8 decks, no credit card required.
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