Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Exam Blueprint

AZ-900

Microsoft

700 (1-1000)Passing Score

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Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page

Exam Domains

1.0 Describe cloud concepts 25-30%

1.1Describe cloud computing
Define cloud computing; Describe the shared responsibility model; Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid; Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model; Describe the consumption-based model; Compare cloud pricing models; Describe serverless
1.2Describe the benefits of using cloud services
Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud; Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud; Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud; Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud
1.3Describe cloud service types
Describe infrastructure as a service (IaaS); Describe platform as a service (PaaS); Describe software as a service (SaaS); Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service type (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)

2.0 Describe Azure architecture and services 35-40%

2.1Describe the core architectural components of Azure
Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions; Describe availability zones; Describe Azure datacenters; Describe Azure resources and resource groups; Describe subscriptions; Describe management groups; Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
2.2Describe Azure compute and networking services
Compare compute types, including containers, virtual machines, and functions; Describe virtual machine options, including Azure virtual machines, Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, and Azure Virtual Desktop; Describe the resources required for virtual machines; Describe application hosting options, including web apps, containers, and virtual machines; Describe virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure virtual networks, subnets, peering, Azure DNS, Azure VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute; Define public and private endpoints
2.3Describe Azure storage services
Compare Azure Storage services; Describe storage tiers; Describe redundancy options; Describe storage account options and storage types; Identify options for moving files, including AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync; Describe migration options, including Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box
2.4Describe Azure identity, access, and security
Describe directory services in Azure, including Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Domain Services; Describe authentication methods in Azure, including single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordless; Describe external identities in Azure; Describe Microsoft Entra Conditional Access; Describe Azure role-based access control (RBAC); Describe the concept of Zero Trust; Describe the purpose of the defense-in-depth model; Describe the purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud

3.0 Describe Azure management and governance 30-35%

3.1Describe cost management in Azure
Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure; Explore the pricing calculator; Describe cost management capabilities in Azure; Describe the purpose of tags
3.2Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview in Azure; Describe the purpose of Azure Policy; Describe the purpose of resource locks
3.3Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
Describe the Azure portal; Describe Azure Cloud Shell, Azure CLI, and Azure PowerShell; Describe the purpose of Azure Arc; Describe infrastructure as code (IaC); Describe Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and ARM templates
3.4Describe monitoring tools in Azure
Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor; Describe Azure Service Health; Describe Azure Monitor, including Log Analytics, Azure Monitor alerts, and Azure Monitor Application Insights

Exam Details

Online ProctoringAvailable

RenewalNot required -- Microsoft Fundamentals certifications do not expire and do not require renewal.

PrerequisitesSkills and experience working with an area of IT, such as: Infrastructure management, Database management, Software development (recommended)

Retake PolicyAfter the first failure, wait 24 hours. Wait 14 days between later attempts. At most five attempts in the 12 months starting with the first attempt; after five failures, wait until that period ends. Retake fees apply. See Microsoft's policy for exceptions.

Official Study Resources

official documentationChoose from self-paced learning paths and modules or take an instructor-led course

official documentationAzure on Microsoft Learn

official documentationAzure documentation

official documentationMicrosoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure

official documentationAccelerate cloud adoption with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure

official documentationMicrosoft Q&A | Microsoft Docs

official documentationExam Readiness Zone

official documentationBrowse other Microsoft Learn shows

official renewal guideCertification renewal and the Fundamentals exception

Source review and study planning

Source checked 2026-09-04. Objectives effective 2026-07-20.

Official-source reconciliation with automated hierarchy checks; not an endorsement by Microsoft.

Reconciled domain ranges and objective hierarchy against the dated official guide; local objective numbers are navigation aids.
Corrected first and subsequent retake waiting periods; removed the unsupported score threshold.
Removed unsupported fixed question count, duration, price, language list and testing rules. Consult the official exam page for booking details; the audience profile describes recommended experience, not mandatory prerequisites.
Corrected Fundamentals renewal status: these certifications do not expire.

Official objectives | Official retake policy

Plan against this version

Check the official revision history before planning study: Compare the effective date with your exam language and appointment. Use changed objectives to revisit earlier preparation.
Use the guide's learning and documentation map: For each objective, record a task you can perform and the official reference used. Prioritize gaps; the published ranges are not predicted question counts.
Atlas study exercise: Compare responsibility across service models: Pick a small web application and describe it using infrastructure, platform and software service models. For each, identify which responsibilities remain with the customer. Then connect your choice to the cloud concepts, Azure services and governance objectives. This is a study aid, not an official exam question or a prediction of your result.