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AZ-900 Core Services & Categories

A quick map of Azure core services by category: compute, storage, networking, identity, and governance.

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Quick answers

  • You don’t need every service: know categories + common ones.
  • Practice matching scenarios to services (that’s the exam).
  • Learn common confusion pairs (App Service vs Functions, Blob tiers).
  • Repeat short mini tests until it becomes automatic.

AZ-900 becomes easy when you understand categories: compute, storage, networking, identity, and management tools.

This page is a quick map of core services and what each one is for. Use the mini test to confirm you can match a scenario to the right service.

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Core services by category (high-level)

  • Compute: Virtual Machines, App Service, Functions, Containers.
  • Storage: Blob Storage, Azure Files, Disks, Archive tiers.
  • Networking: VNets, VPN, ExpressRoute (conceptual), basic connectivity.
  • Identity & governance: Entra ID, RBAC, Policy, basic compliance ideas.

Topics & Skills Covered

  • Compute: VMs, App Services, Functions, Containers (high-level)
  • Storage: Blob, Files, Disk, Archive tiers (high-level)
  • Networking: VNets, VPN/ExpressRoute (high-level)
  • Identity & governance: Entra ID, RBAC, Policy (high-level)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to memorize every Azure service for AZ-900?

No. Know the main categories and the role of the common services.

What’s the best way to remember services?

Learn a short sentence per service and practice scenario matching questions.

Will AZ-900 ask deep configuration questions?

Usually no. It’s fundamentals: what the service is and when to use it.

Can I practice offline?

Yes. Download packs and practice offline in the app.

Do you have an Exam Day Checklist (PDF)?

Yes. Get the free checklist here: https://exam-studios.com/exam-day-checklist/.

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