All Episodes
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Episode 1 — What Is the Azure Fundamentals Certification (AZ-900)
The Azure Fundamentals certification, known formally as exam AZ-900, serves as Microsoft’s introduction to cloud computing through the Azure platform. This episode int...
Episode 2 — Understanding the Exam Format and Objectives
This episode explains the structure and measurable skills of the AZ-900 exam so learners can approach preparation with clarity and confidence. The certification measur...
Episode 3 — Building a Personal Study Plan and Timeline
A structured study plan transforms exam preparation from an open-ended goal into a predictable process. This episode guides learners through creating a timeline that b...
Episode 4 — Why Cloud Skills Matter in Modern IT Careers
Cloud computing has become the backbone of nearly every modern IT environment, reshaping how organizations design, deploy, and manage technology. This episode explores...
Episode 5 — How Azure Fits into the Global Cloud Ecosystem
This episode introduces Microsoft Azure’s position in the global cloud marketplace, comparing it with other leading providers to illustrate where its strengths lie. Le...
Episode 6 — Defining Cloud Computing in Plain Language
This episode defines cloud computing in the simplest and most practical terms, breaking through jargon to ensure learners understand its real meaning and value. Cloud ...
Episode 7 — The Shared Responsibility Model Explained
The shared responsibility model defines how accountability for cloud security and operations is divided between Microsoft and the customer. This episode explains that ...
Episode 8 — Comparing Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Models
This episode explores the three primary cloud deployment models—public, private, and hybrid—and clarifies when each is appropriate. The public cloud is the most common...
Episode 9 — Choosing the Right Cloud Model for a Scenario
This episode moves from definitions to decision-making, helping learners understand how to select the most appropriate cloud deployment model based on real-world needs...
Episode 10 — The Consumption-Based Model and Cost Efficiency
The consumption-based model lies at the heart of cloud economics, and this episode explains how it transforms financial planning for both enterprises and individuals. ...
Episode 11 — Understanding Cloud Pricing Approaches
This episode builds on earlier cost discussions by exploring how Azure’s pricing models function in detail. Listeners learn that Microsoft structures its pricing to su...
Episode 12 — What Serverless Computing Really Means
Serverless computing is one of the most misunderstood terms in cloud technology, and this episode clarifies its meaning in precise, practical terms. Despite the name, ...
Episode 13 — Benefits of High Availability and Scalability
This episode explores two fundamental cloud benefits—high availability and scalability—that define why organizations migrate to Azure. High availability ensures system...
Episode 14 — Reliability, Predictability, and Performance in the Cloud
Reliability and predictability ensure that cloud services behave consistently, while performance defines how efficiently resources deliver results. This episode explor...
Episode 15 — Security, Governance, and Manageability Benefits
This episode examines how Azure delivers comprehensive advantages in security, governance, and manageability—three pillars that distinguish mature cloud platforms from...
Episode 16 — Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Explained
Infrastructure as a Service, or IaaS, is the most fundamental layer of cloud computing, providing virtualized hardware resources that customers can configure as needed...
Episode 17 — Platform as a Service (PaaS) Explained
Platform as a Service, or PaaS, sits one level above infrastructure, providing managed environments for building, testing, and deploying applications without the compl...
Episode 18 — Software as a Service (SaaS) Explained
Software as a Service, or SaaS, represents the highest level of abstraction in cloud delivery models. This episode defines SaaS as software accessed over the internet ...
Episode 19 — Choosing Between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Use Cases
This episode brings together the three primary service models—Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as a Service—by teaching how to evaluate their use cases in contex...
Episode 20 — Understanding Azure’s Global Architecture
This episode introduces the structure that makes Azure a truly global platform. Learners explore how Microsoft designs its cloud infrastructure across hundreds of data...