AZ-900 Study Guide + Practice
Short notes + common traps + quick practice. Then validate with the mini test.
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- Read notes → do 10 questions → review mistakes immediately.
- Write 1 rule per mistake (symptom → cause → fix / concept → example).
- Repeat within 24–48 hours to lock it in.
- When accuracy is stable, switch to timed simulator practice.
This AZ-900 guide fixes the most common confusion: identity is not permissions, and permissions are not governance rules.
Fast mental model: Entra ID = who you are, RBAC = what you can do, Azure Policy = what is allowed (guardrails).
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Study notes (fast guide)
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- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): users, groups, authentication (who you are)
- Azure RBAC: role assignments on scopes (subscription/resource group/resource) (what you can do)
- Azure Policy: deny/audit/append effects and compliance (what is allowed)
- RBAC vs Policy: permissions vs rules (common exam trap)
- Common scenarios: ‘block public IPs’ (Policy) vs ‘allow Bob to manage VMs’ (RBAC)
- Governance picture: management groups (scope) + RBAC (access) + Policy (guardrails)
Topics & Skills Covered
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): users, groups, authentication (who you are)
- Azure RBAC: role assignments on scopes (subscription/resource group/resource) (what you can do)
- Azure Policy: deny/audit/append effects and compliance (what is allowed)
- RBAC vs Policy: permissions vs rules (common exam trap)
- Common scenarios: ‘block public IPs’ (Policy) vs ‘allow Bob to manage VMs’ (RBAC)
- Governance picture: management groups (scope) + RBAC (access) + Policy (guardrails)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I want to prevent creating certain resources, do I use RBAC?
Usually no. RBAC controls who can act. Azure Policy enforces what is allowed (deny/audit) across a scope.
What is the easiest way to remember the difference?
Entra ID = identity, RBAC = permissions, Policy = rules/guardrails. Repeat scenario questions until it becomes automatic.
Does Policy replace RBAC?
No. They solve different problems: RBAC grants access; Policy enforces standards and compliance rules.
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