🌩️ How I Cleared My AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam
- Clearing the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification on 15-April-2025 was one of the most enjoyable milestones in my cloud learning journey.
- I've been working as a Senior Middleware Engineer, managing Enterprise, OpenSource Applications and Web servers like WebSphere Application, JBoss EAP, Apache-Tomcat, IBM IHS, Apache-Web, LightHttpd, Windows-IIS and NGINX.
- As more workloads moved to the cloud, I decided to expand my skillset — that's how my DevOps and Azure journey began.
- As a beginner in cloud DevOps, I wanted strong fundamentals, and AZ-900 was the perfect first step.
- It helped me understand Azure's core services, pricing, governance, and the overall cloud foundation.
📑 Table of Contents
🧾 My Learning Habit
- I remember concepts best when I make notes in my own words.
- Writing things down helped me retain topics longer.
- I kept both handwritten and digital notes while studying from Microsoft Learn, KodeKloud, and YouTube.
📚 Study Resources I Used
- Microsoft Learn (Free Learning Path) – structured, official modules and quick labs.
- KodeKloud – Video Tutorials [Topic wise], hands-on labs, practice scenarios, and guided exercises.
- YouTube Practice Videos:
🎯 Practice Tests and Dumps
🔗 AZ-900 Practice Test Resources
Here are some helpful websites where you can find AZ-900 practice questions and exam dumps:
ExamTopics - AZ-900
Community-driven practice questions with discussions and explanations
PassNExam - AZ-900
Practice exam questions with detailed answers
CertyIQ - AZ-900 Practice Test
Free practice tests and study materials
🧠 Hands-On Practice in Azure Portal
I created a free Azure account and practiced the following:
- Creating and managing Virtual Machines
- Setting up Resource Groups and Subscriptions
- Working with Azure Blob Storage
- Creating Azure SQL Database
- Deploying Azure App Services (Web Apps)
- Testing Azure Functions
- Configuring Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
- Setting up Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Exploring Azure Policy and Cost Management
- Using Azure Monitor
- Creating Virtual Networks (VNets) and Network Security Groups (NSGs)
⏰ Exam Registration Experience
- I registered online through the Microsoft Certification Portal.
- You can choose between two options:
- Online proctored exam (from home)
- Physical test center
- I chose the test center option for the real exam feel.
- Slots are usually available Monday to Friday, between 10 AM and 5 PM (depends on the center).
🪙 Exam Fees and Discount
- Standard Fee: ₹3,691 (approx.)
- After ESI Discount: ₹2,177
Pro Tip: Register using your official/work email ID (corporate or student) — sometimes you get additional discounts. You can also merge your Microsoft work and personal accounts for a smoother certification experience.
Microsoft guide: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.
🧩 Exam Day Experience
- The exam was straightforward and focused on practical concepts.
- Topics covered: cost management, storage options, compute resources, and governance.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Questions: Around 45 questions (multiple choice, drag-and-drop, scenario-based)
- I flagged a few questions for review and completed the test comfortably.
- Got the result quickly after finishing. ✅
💪 My Tips for AZ-900 Beginners
- Make notes while studying — it greatly helps retention.
- Use Microsoft Learn — it's official and free.
- Check Out Video Tutorials, Practice Question on each topics and hands-on labs on KodeKloud and in the Azure Portal.
- Watch YouTube practice videos to understand question patterns.
- Practice with mock tests to get familiar with the exam format and timing.
- Understand concepts rather than memorizing answers from dumps.
🎯 What's Next for Me
- After AZ-900, I started preparing for AZ-104 (Azure Administrator).
- My plan is to combine Azure knowledge with DevOps skills.
- Ultimate goal: AZ-400 (Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).
- If you're starting your Azure journey, begin with AZ-900 — it's beginner-friendly and builds a strong foundation.
"Learn at your own pace, make notes, practice hands-on, and the results will follow."
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