Quickly preps technical and non-technical readers to pass the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam AZ-900 is your complete resource for preparing for the AZ-900 exam. Microsoft Azure is a major component of Microsoft’s cloud computing model, enabling organizations to host their applications and related services in Microsoft’s data centers, eliminating the need for those organizations to purchase and manage their own computer hardware. In addition, serverless computing enables organizations to quickly and easily deploy data services without the need for servers, operating systems, and supporting systems. This book is targeted at anyone who is seeking AZ-900 certification or simply wants to understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure. Whatever your role in business or education, you will benefit from an understanding of Microsoft Azure fundamentals.

Readers will also get one year of FREE access to Sybex’s superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, including hundreds of questions, a practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. This book will help you master the following topics covered in the AZ-900 certification exam:

• Cloud concepts
• Cloud types (Public, Private, Hybrid)
• Azure service types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
• Core Azure services
• Security, compliance, privacy, and trust
• Azure pricing levels
• Legacy and modern lifecycles

Growth in the cloud market continues to be very strong, and Microsoft is poised to see rapid and sustained growth in its cloud share. Written by a long-time Microsoft insider who helps customers move their workloads to and manage them in Azure on a daily basis, this book will help you break into the growing Azure space to take advantage of cloud technologies.

A fast and efficient prep handbook for the Azure AI Fundamentals certification exam

In MC Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam AI-900, experienced software engineer Adora Nwodo walks you through every technical topic you need to understand to succeed on the AI-900 certification exam and build a fundamental understanding of Azure AI features. The Study Guide uses the proven and popular Sybex approach to help you use Azure AI in the real-world, whether you’re in a technical or non-technical role.

Nwodo offers clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, and visual aids to guide you through essential AI concepts and shows you how to use them in the Azure cloud. You’ll learn about:

• Artificial intelligence concepts and workloads
• Responsible AI use in Azure
• Core concepts in AI models and solutions
• Introduction to machine learning concepts, including data preprocessing, training and validation, algorithms, and more
• The application of machine learning concepts on the Azure cloud platform
• Computer vision in Azure
• Natural language processing concepts
• Generative AI concepts
• The Azure OpenAI Service
• Example AI use cases and industry-specific applications

The MC Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals Study Guide highlights best practices for industry newcomers and veterans alike and builds the confidence you need to pass the AI-900 certification exam on your first attempt.

Inside the book:

• Intuitively organized material and additional sample questions that allow you to selectively study the areas in which you need to improve
• Carefully explained content appropriate for non-technical professionals who interact with AI technologies occasionally or on a daily basis
• Complimentary access to the superior Sybex online learning environment and test bank, including practice test questions, digital flashcards, and a glossary of key terms

Perfect for everyone preparing for the AI-900 certification exam, the Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals Study Guide is also a must-read for technical and non-technical professionals―especially those working in AI-impacted industries like sales and marketing―who wish to expand their AI skillset and improve their effectiveness at work.