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🎯 How to Pass AZ-900 in 2025 – Beginner’s Guide

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🎯 How to Pass AZ-900 in 2025 – Beginner’s Guide
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🎯 How to Pass AZ-900 in 2025 – Beginner’s Guide

Welcome to your AZ-900 starter guide for 2025! 🎓

The AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals) exam is the perfect entry point for anyone starting their cloud journey. Here's how you can ace it:

🧭 What You’ll Learn

  • Core Azure concepts

  • Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking)

  • Azure pricing & support

  • Governance and compliance

📚 Learning Resources

  • Microsoft Learn - AZ-900 Path

  • Free AZ-900 Practice Tests (Whizlabs, TutorialsDojo)

  • YouTube Channels: ExamPro, TechWithLucy

📝 Exam Info

  • Cost: $99 (₹8,200 INR) (free for students or via Microsoft voucher)

  • Duration: 45 mins – 60 mins

  • Format: 40–60 multiple choice questions

💡 Pro Tips

  • Study using Microsoft Learn’s sandbox to practice hands-on

  • Take 2 mock exams before the actual test

  • Join free community study groups on LinkedIn or Discord


🔄 Azure vs AWS vs GCP – Certification Paths Explained

Confused about which cloud path to take? Here's a simplified breakdown for 2025:

LevelAzure ☁️AWS 🟠GCP 🔵
BeginnerAZ-900Cloud PractitionerCloud Digital Leader
AssociateAZ-104 / AZ-204Solutions Architect Associate / Developer AssociateAssociate Cloud Engineer
ExpertAZ-305 / AZ-400Solutions Architect Professional / DevOps ProProfessional Cloud Architect / DevOps Engineer
SpecialtyAZ-500 / AI-102Security, SAP, Data AnalyticsMachine Learning, Security, Network

💵 Exam Cost & Renewal

  • Azure: $99 – $165 (~₹8,200 – ₹13,700 INR) | Renew free yearly via MS Learn

  • AWS: $100 – $300 (~₹8,300 – ₹25,000 INR) | Valid for 3 years

  • GCP: $125 – $200 (₹10,400 – ₹16,600 INR) | Valid for 2 years

🚀 Choose Based On:

  • Job Role: Azure = Enterprise, AWS = Market Susers

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