Ready to go deeper into Microsoft Azure? After understanding the fundamentals of cloud computing in Part 1, it’s time to explore the core services that power real-world cloud applications.
This second installment focuses on Core Azure Services, helping you understand how Azure delivers compute, networking, storage, databases, AI, and analytics capabilities that businesses rely on every day.
Core Azure Compute Services
Understand how Azure runs applications using services like Virtual Machines, App Service, Containers, Kubernetes, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Networking Fundamentals in Azure
Learn how cloud resources communicate securely using VNets, Subnets, NSG, VNet Peering, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
Azure Storage Deep Dive
Explore Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage along with storage tiers, redundancy options, and lifecycle management strategies.
Azure Databases Overview
Understand the differences between Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Modern Azure Solutions
Get introduced to IoT services, analytics platforms, AI capabilities, and marketplace solutions available in Azure.
Real Azure Services Explained
Understand how Azure compute, networking, storage, and databases actually work in production environments.
Beginner-Friendly Explanations
Complex cloud services are broken down into simple, practical examples.
Exam-Focused Learning
Covers the most important services that frequently appear in the AZ-900 exam.
Step Closer to Certification
With Part 2 completed, you are 70% of the way toward being exam-ready, with only the final section on security and governance remaining.
✅ Next Step:
Complete Part 2 and move to Part 3, where you will master Security, Identity, Governance, and Cost Management in Azure.