“This book is hands down the best introduction to cloud computing I’ve encountered. Steve Miles strikes the perfect balance between breadth and depth, and Packt’s comprehensive online platform adds tremendous value to the learning experience.”

Jetro WILS, Solution Manager Secure & Sovereign Cloud at Proximus

“The book’s modular organization facilitates structured learning and comprehension of Azure fundamentals. If you’re gearing up for the AZ-900 exam or seeking to solidify your understanding of Azure basics, this book is a must-have resource.”

Ravi Ranjan Prasad Karn, AI/ML Computation Science Senior Manager

“This book not only equips you to excel in the Microsoft Certification Exam AZ-900 but also provides a comprehensive understanding of Azure applicable to real-world situations.”

Jiadong Chen, Cloud Architect at Company-X | Microsoft MVP, MCT | Member of .NET Foundation

“One of the standout features of this book is its commitment to a holistic learning experience. The hands-on activities not only reinforce theoretical knowledge but also help readers build confidence in navigating the Azure platform. The clarity of explanations, coupled with step-by-step instructions, ensures that even beginners can follow along and gain a solid understanding of Azure services and functionalities. Highly recommended!”

Ahmad Yaseen, Big Data Support Escalation Engineer at Microsoft

“In addition to being an excellent study guide, it can become a valuable reference on anyone’s Azure journey. The comprehensive coverage of the AZ-900 exam objectives and Azure cloud concepts makes this book a must-have for anyone pursuing Azure certifications or seeking a solid understanding of Microsoft’s cloud services.”

Senior Solutions Architect at Quest Diagnostic

“One of the best AZ-900 books I’ve encountered. It explains all important cloud concepts essential for passing the AZ-900 exam, a foundational certification for beginners. The book covers all the basics of Azure cloud and helps build a strong foundation for other cloud provider exams as well. This must-have book can prepare you to clear your AZ-900 in the first attempt.”

Naman Jaswani, Senior Consultant Cyber Security at Deloitte

“This exam guide is well written and easy to understand, particularly the SSO and MFA section which offers a great explanation and illustration of Conditional Access. The Conditional Access section breaks down the simple principle of “If-Then.” For example, based on the location, user, app, or device seeking access, the system may allow access, block access, reset the password, or require MFA.”

George McPherson, CCSP, CISM | Udemy Course Instructor | Host of Blak Cyber Podcast

Steve Miles is a Microsoft security and Azure/hybrid MVP and MCT with over 20 years of experience in security, networking, storage, end user computing, and cloud solutions. His current focus is on securing, protecting, and managing identities, Windows clients, and Windows server workloads in hybrid and multi-cloud platform environments. His first Microsoft certification was on Windows NT and he is an MCP, MCITP, MCSA, and MCSE for Windows and many other Microsoft products. He also holds multiple Microsoft Fundamentals, Associate, Expert, and Specialty certifications in Azure security, identity, network, M365, and D365. He also holds multiple security, networking vendor, and other public cloud provider certifications.