x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900)

The **Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Audio Course** is your complete, audio-first companion for mastering Microsoft’s foundational cloud certification. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course guides you step by step through the essential principles of cloud computing and the Microsoft Azure platform. Each episode transforms exam objectives into clear, practical lessons—covering cloud concepts, architecture components, identity and access management, security controls, and cost

technology courses

All Episodes

10:50

Episode 41 — Authentication and Access Control Methods

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode explores how Azure manages authentication and access control, two critical components of identity and security. Authentication verifies who a user or system is, while access control determines what that identity is allowed to do. Learners are introduced to Azure’s core mechanisms—Microsoft Entra ID for authentication, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for authorization. The episode explains how users, service principals, and managed identities are authenticated using secure

en

10:46

Episode 40 — Microsoft Entra ID and Directory Services

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Identity is central to every cloud environment, and this episode introduces Microsoft Entra ID, Azure’s directory and identity management service. Formerly known as Azure Active Directory, Entra ID provides authentication, authorization, and directory functionality for users, devices, and applications. It enables single sign-on across Microsoft and third-party services, integrates with on-premises directories, and enforces secure access policies. Learners explore how Entra ID underpins

en

9:39

Episode 39 — Migration Tools: Azure Migrate and Data Box

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Migrating data and workloads to the cloud requires planning and the right tools. This episode focuses on Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box, which help organizations move assets efficiently and securely. Azure Migrate provides a central hub for discovering, assessing, and migrating virtual machines, databases, and applications from on-premises environments. It evaluates readiness, estimates costs, and helps design a phased migration plan. Data Box, on the other hand, supports offline transfer

en

10:44

Episode 38 — Moving and Migrating Files: AzCopy,...

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Transferring data into and out of Azure efficiently is vital for both initial migration and ongoing operations. This episode introduces three tools—AzCopy, Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync—that simplify file movement and management. AzCopy is a command-line utility for high-performance transfers to and from Blob and File Storage, offering automation and scripting flexibility. Storage Explorer provides a graphical interface that allows users to upload, download, and organize files

en

10:32

Episode 37 — Redundancy and Replication Options in...

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Redundancy ensures that data in Azure remains durable and available even when hardware or regional failures occur. This episode explains the various replication options Azure offers and when each should be used. Locally redundant storage, or LRS, keeps multiple copies of data within a single datacenter, providing protection from device failure. Zone-redundant storage, or ZRS, replicates data across availability zones in the same region, improving resilience against facility-level

en

9:33

Episode 36 — Comparing Azure Storage Types and Tiers

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode examines the different storage types and access tiers available in Azure, helping learners understand how to choose the right option for performance, cost, and data lifecycle needs. Azure provides several storage types—Blob, File, Queue, and Table—each serving specific use cases. Within these, access tiers such as Hot, Cool, and Archive allow organizations to optimize expenses based on how frequently data is accessed. The Hot tier supports active workloads requiring fast

en

11:10

Episode 35 — Azure Storage Overview and Core Concepts

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Azure Storage is a foundational component of the platform, supporting nearly every service and workload type. This episode introduces the main storage services—Blob, File, Queue, and Table—and explains their purposes. Blob Storage handles unstructured data such as documents and images, while File Storage provides shared file systems accessible over standard protocols. Queue Storage enables asynchronous messaging between components, and Table Storage supports key-value datasets for

en

11:15

Episode 34 — Public and Private Endpoints Simplified

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Endpoints define how resources communicate, and this episode breaks down the difference between public and private endpoints in Azure. Public endpoints allow services to be accessed from the internet, while private endpoints restrict access to a specific virtual network through private IP addresses. Learners will see how private endpoints increase security by keeping traffic on Microsoft’s internal backbone rather than exposing resources publicly. These distinctions are essential for AZ-900

en

11:07

Episode 33 — Azure VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute...

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode explores Azure’s hybrid networking options—VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute—which enable secure communication between on-premises environments and the cloud. A VPN Gateway establishes encrypted tunnels over the public internet using standard protocols, while ExpressRoute provides private, dedicated connections that bypass the internet entirely. Learners will understand the trade-offs between cost, latency, and security for each option. These connectivity models are common AZ-900

en

9:52

Episode 32 — Peering, DNS, and Name Resolution in Azure

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Azure networking supports seamless communication between VNets and reliable domain name resolution, and this episode explains how those functions operate. VNet peering allows networks to connect privately within Azure, enabling resources in different VNets to communicate as if they were on the same network. The episode clarifies that peering maintains isolation for security but eliminates the need for complex routing or VPN tunnels. Learners also explore Azure’s Domain Name System, or DNS,

en

10:28

Episode 31 — Virtual Networks (VNet) and Subnets

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode focuses on Virtual Networks, known as VNets, which form the foundation of all networking within Azure. Learners discover how VNets allow Azure resources—such as virtual machines and applications—to securely communicate with each other, the internet, and on-premises networks. Each VNet is a logically isolated environment, and within it, subnets divide the address space into smaller, manageable segments. The episode explains why subnetting is vital for performance, organization,

en

11:28

Episode 30 — Understanding Azure Networking Basics

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Networking connects all Azure resources, and this episode provides the foundational understanding needed to navigate that ecosystem. Learners explore how Azure’s virtual network, or VNet, functions as a logical isolation of the Azure cloud dedicated to a subscription. The episode explains how VNets allow secure communication between resources, between regions, and even between on-premises networks and Azure environments. Topics such as IP addressing, routing, and subnetting are simplified

en

10:53

Episode 29 — Application Hosting Options in Azure

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode examines how Azure provides flexible environments for hosting applications, from simple websites to complex enterprise systems. Learners explore Azure App Service, which enables developers to host web apps and APIs without managing servers, as well as container-based options like Azure Kubernetes Service for orchestrating microservices. Virtual machines remain available for applications requiring full system control, and the episode compares how each hosting choice aligns with

en

11:00

Episode 28 — Availability Sets and Azure Virtual Desktop

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode focuses on two important Azure compute services: Availability Sets and Azure Virtual Desktop. Availability Sets are designed to protect virtual machines from planned and unplanned downtime within a datacenter by distributing them across multiple fault and update domains. Learners will understand how this configuration provides resilience at the infrastructure level without requiring application changes. In parallel, Azure Virtual Desktop offers a fully managed virtual desktop

en

10:43

Episode 27 — Azure Virtual Machines and Scale Sets

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode explores Azure Virtual Machines, or VMs, one of the most versatile and widely used services in the platform. Learners gain a clear understanding of how VMs replicate the behavior of physical computers while benefiting from cloud flexibility. Azure provides numerous VM families optimized for compute, memory, or storage performance, and the episode discusses how to select the right size and configuration for specific workloads. Listeners also learn how Virtual Machine Scale Sets

en

10:37

Episode 26 — Compute Options Overview: VMs,...

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode introduces the main compute options in Azure—virtual machines, containers, and functions—and explains when each is appropriate. Virtual machines provide full control over operating systems and configurations, making them ideal for workloads that require customization or compatibility with legacy applications. Containers offer a lighter, faster approach, packaging applications with their dependencies for consistent deployment across environments. Functions, Azure’s serverless

en

9:43

Episode 25 — Subscriptions and Management Groups...

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode explains Azure’s organizational hierarchy, which is built on subscriptions and management groups to support scalable governance. A subscription acts as both a billing container and a security boundary, defining what resources belong to a particular account. Management groups sit above subscriptions, allowing administrators to apply policies, compliance rules, and access controls across multiple subscriptions simultaneously. This layered structure enables enterprises to manage

en

10:11

Episode 24 — Azure Resources and Resource Groups...

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

In Azure, every deployed component—whether a virtual machine, database, or storage account—is called a resource. This episode introduces the concept of resource groups, which organize related resources into logical containers for management and lifecycle control. Learners discover how resource groups simplify tasks like monitoring, access control, and cost tracking by grouping items that share the same purpose or project. Understanding this structure is critical for AZ-900 candidates

en

9:53

Episode 23 — Inside Azure Datacenters and Physical...

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

This episode offers a look inside Azure datacenters and explains how Microsoft secures its physical infrastructure to safeguard customer data. Each datacenter represents the intersection of technology, operations, and compliance—housing thousands of servers with layered protections against unauthorized access and environmental risks. Learners gain insight into the physical security controls that align with global standards such as ISO and SOC certifications. Topics include biometric access,

en

10:27

Episode 22 — Availability Zones and Resilience Planning

Certified - Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) ·

2025/10/19

Availability Zones provide fault isolation within an Azure region, and this episode explains how they serve as the foundation of high availability and disaster tolerance. Each zone represents one or more datacenters equipped with independent power, cooling, and networking. By deploying resources across zones, organizations protect applications from localized failures. Learners will hear how services like virtual machines, databases, and load balancers can be configured for zone redundancy

en

61 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs