Category: AZ-900

While the Azure Portal provides a graphical user interface for managing resources, there are also command-line tools for administrators and developers who prefer scripting or automation. These tools allow you to perform one-off management tasks and execute multiple commands for managing Azure services. Azure PowerShell and Azure CLI Both Azure PowerShell and the Azure Command-Line READ MORE

The Azure Portal is a graphical user interface (GUI) that provides a visual, point-and-click environment for managing Azure services. It is the most common entry point for new users, offering a convenient way to explore, configure, and monitor resources. Accessing the Portal The Azure Portal is available through any modern web browser at https://portal.azure.com. Once READ MORE

In Azure, resource locks prevent accidental changes or deletions. They are a simple but powerful governance control that helps ensure critical resources aren’t modified without intent. Where Locks Can Be Applied Locks can be applied at several different levels: Locks are inheritable, which means that if a parent scope is locked, all child resources are READ MORE

When your organization has data, it is essential that it is handled correctly. Companies not only have to comply with national laws, but also with state or regional laws and industry-specific regulations. In addition, businesses are often required to keep records of user activities for many years, while still respecting user privacy and the right READ MORE

Azure Cost Management is a free service that helps you monitor, allocate, and optimize your Azure spending. It provides valuable tools and insights to ensure you’re making the most cost-effective use of your cloud resources. Key Capabilities What’s Included For more, watch our AZ-900 video course, or go back to our AZ-900 Topic List. Please READ MORE

When planning your move to Azure, it’s vital to have a clear understanding of the potential costs involved. That’s where the Azure Pricing Calculator comes in. It’s a free, web-based tool that provides an indicative estimate of how much your Azure services might cost, broken down by component and usage. Unlike the Total Cost of READ MORE

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a cloud-native security solution that protects your Azure, hybrid, and on-premises environments. It continuously assesses the security of your cloud resources and provides actionable recommendations to improve your overall security posture. Key Features Monitoring and Threat Detection Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides continuous monitoring of both cloud and on-premises environments. READ MORE

Defense in depth is a security concept that uses multiple layers of protection. If one layer fails, the next layer is ready to stop the threat. This approach ensures that your systems and data are not compromised by a single point of failure. The Layers of Defense Broadly speaking, security controls can be grouped into READ MORE

In today’s cloud-first and mobile-first world, the traditional model of trusting everything inside the network perimeter is no longer sufficient. Zero Trust is a security strategy designed to protect modern digital environments by assuming that no request—whether inside or outside the network—is automatically trusted. The Core Motto: “Never Trust, Always Verify” At its heart, Zero READ MORE