Azure Cloud Computing Practice Exam
Azure Cloud Computing Practice Exam
About Azure Cloud Computing Exam
The Azure Cloud Computing Exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of Microsoft Azure's cloud infrastructure, services, and solutions. It covers core Azure concepts, deployment models, storage, virtual networking, compute resources, security, and cost optimization strategies. This exam is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, developers, and cloud architects who want to validate their skills in implementing, managing, and securing solutions on the Azure platform.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Cloud administrators and IT infrastructure professionals
- Software developers and DevOps engineers using Azure services
- System architects designing cloud-native solutions
- Professionals preparing for Microsoft Azure certification exams
- Technical leads responsible for cloud migration and governance
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of networking, virtualization, and cloud models
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and web technologies
- Experience with scripting, monitoring, and provisioning resources in Azure
- Knowledge of identity, security, and governance in cloud environments
Knowledge Gained
- Key principles of Azure architecture and infrastructure deployment
- Understanding of Azure storage, compute, and networking solutions
- Best practices for scalability, reliability, and cloud security
- Cost estimation and optimization techniques for Azure resources
Course Outline
The Azure Cloud Computing Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Azure Cloud
- Overview of cloud computing models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Azure global infrastructure and data centers
- Subscription, resource groups, and Azure Portal navigation
Domain 2 – Azure Compute and Virtualization
- Virtual machines: provisioning, sizing, and scaling
- App services and container instances
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Domain 3 – Azure Storage Solutions
- Blob, file, queue, and table storage types
- Access tiers, redundancy, and replication strategies
- Storage security, shared access signatures, and lifecycle management
Domain 4 – Networking and Connectivity
- Azure Virtual Network (VNet) concepts and configuration
- Network security groups (NSGs), VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute
- Load balancers, DNS, and traffic routing
Domain 5 – Identity, Security, and Governance
- Azure Active Directory (AAD) and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Azure Policy, Blueprints, and security best practices
- Key Vault and secure secrets management
Domain 6 – Monitoring, Backup, and Automation
- Azure Monitor and Application Insights
- Log Analytics and diagnostic logging
- Automation using Azure Runbooks and templates
Domain 7 – Cost Management and Optimization
- Azure pricing calculator and cost analysis tools
- Setting budgets, alerts, and spending limits
- Strategies for cost-effective resource planning
