DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals

Skill Goal:
Build a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and service models.

Skills Developed:

• Explain cloud computing and its business value

• Differentiate IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

• Compare public, private, and hybrid cloud models

• Identify real-world cloud use cases

Sprint Outcome:
Ability to interpret cloud concepts and align service models to business needs.

Skill Goal:
Understand Microsoft Azure’s core architecture and infrastructure.

Skills Developed:

• Explain Azure regions, availability zones, and region pairs

• Understand subscriptions and resource hierarchy

• Navigate the Azure Portal

• Interpret high availability and resiliency concepts

Sprint Outcome:
Ability to navigate Azure and interpret its global infrastructure components.

Skill Goal:
Understand core Azure workload services.

Skills Developed:

• Differentiate Virtual Machines, App Services, and Azure Functions

• Understand Blob, File, Table, and Queue storage

• Identify storage redundancy and performance tiers

• Match compute and storage services to workloads

Sprint Outcome:
Ability to select appropriate Azure compute and storage solutions.

Skill Goal:
Develop foundational networking knowledge within Azure.

Skills Developed:

• Understand Virtual Networks (VNet) and subnets

• Interpret VPN and ExpressRoute connectivity

• Recognize Network Security Groups and firewall basics

• Evaluate secure cloud connectivity scenarios

Sprint Outcome:
Ability to evaluate Azure networking configurations and recommend secure solutions.

Skill Goal:
Understand Azure database and modern application services.

Skills Developed:

• Differentiate relational and non-relational databases

• Understand Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB

• Identify integration and container service use cases

• Interpret scalable cloud application architectures

Sprint Outcome:
Ability to classify workloads and recommend appropriate Azure services.

Skill Goal:
Understand Azure security fundamentals and governance tools.

Skills Developed:

• Explain the shared responsibility model

• Apply Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Understand identity management concepts

• Interpret governance, compliance, and policy tools

Sprint Outcome:
Ability to interpret Azure security architecture and governance principles.

Skill Goal:
Understand operational monitoring and financial governance in Azure.

Skills Developed:

• Explain Azure Monitor and logging concepts

• Interpret alerts and diagnostics

• Understand Azure pricing models

• Use cost management and budgeting strategies

Sprint Outcome:
Ability to monitor Azure environments and manage cloud costs effectively.

Skill Goal:
Prepare strategically for the AZ-900 certification exam.

Skills Developed:

• Understand exam objectives and structure

• Apply Azure terminology accurately

• Practice scenario-based questions

• Use structured exam strategies

Sprint Outcome:
Ability to approach the AZ-900 certification exam confidently and systematically.

Project Goal:

Analyze a real-world business scenario and recommend appropriate Microsoft Azure services aligned with cloud fundamentals and AZ-900 concepts.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Analyze a structured business case provided during the course

• Identify appropriate cloud deployment and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

• Recommend suitable Azure compute, storage, networking, and database services

• Explain security, identity, and governance considerations at a foundational level

• Interpret pricing structure and cost estimation principles

• Map monitoring and compliance concepts to the proposed solution

• Present a structured cloud recommendation aligned with business objectives

• Demonstrate understanding of shared responsibility and Azure fundamentals