Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe cloud concepts

New to the cloud? Introduction to Microsoft Azure is a three-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your very first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you are preparing for [Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-fundamentals). This is the second learning path in the series, Introduction to Microsoft Azure: Describe Azure architecture and services. The other learning paths in the series are [Part 2: Describe Azure architecture and services](describe-azure-architecture-and-services) and [Part 3: Describe Azure management and governance](describe-azure-management-and-governance).

Describe cloud computingThis module introduces you to cloud computing. It covers things such as cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud. Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Introduction to cloud computing What is cloud computing Describe the shared responsibility model Define cloud models Describe the consumption-based model Module assessment Summary Describe the benefits of using cloud servicesThis module introduces you to the benefits cloud computing can offer you or your organization. Introduction Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud Module assessment Summary Describe cloud service typesThis module covers the different cloud service types and shares some of the use cases and benefits aligned with each service type. Introduction Describe Infrastructure as a Service Describe Platform as a Service Describe Software as a Service Module assessment Summary