AZ-900 Core Services & Categories
A quick map of Azure core services by category: compute, storage, networking, identity, and governance.
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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