Microsoft · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide written by Microsoft-certified engineers. Covers the exam format,all 3 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
3–6 weeks
Prep time
Beginner
Difficulty
50
Exam questions
700/1000
Pass mark
Exam code
AZ-900
Full name
Azure Fundamentals
Vendor
Microsoft
Duration
60 minutes
Questions
50 items
Passing score
700/1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
3 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
No prerequisites — suitable for complete beginners to cloud
Typical prep time
3–6 weeks
AZ-900 gives IT pros, managers, and sales teams a shared vocabulary for Azure cloud. It's the starting point for any Microsoft Azure career path.
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Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Week 1
Cloud Concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, shared responsibility)
Tip: Understand the cloud service model spectrum — it underpins every other topic.
Week 2
Azure Architecture (regions, availability zones, resource groups)
Tip: Know the Azure management hierarchy: Management Group → Subscription → Resource Group → Resource.
Week 3
Core Azure Services (compute, storage, networking, databases)
Tip: Focus on what each service does, not how to configure it.
Week 4+
Security, Privacy, Governance, Pricing & Support
Tip: Cost management tools (Pricing Calculator, TCO Calculator, Cost Management) appear on every exam.
AZ-900 tests concepts, not configuration. You will not be asked to write ARM templates.
Know the Azure compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC) and where to find the Trust Center.
CapEx vs OpEx and the economic benefits of cloud are direct exam topics.
The Pricing Calculator vs TCO Calculator distinction is commonly tested.
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Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.
Deep-dive explanations of the key topics tested on AZ-900 — with exam key points and common misconceptions.