Chapter 1: Preparing for Your Microsoft Exam
You have decided to take the steps to get Microsoft certified. The SC-900 exam focuses on Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals. This chapter will help you prepare for the Microsoft exam, along with the resources that can assist you with your learning. This will include helpful links, along with steps on how to gain access to a trial Microsoft 365 subscription and a month of free Microsoft Azure access for hands-on practice.
Once you have completed this chapter, you will become familiar with the tools that enable you to know what is needed to prepare for the exam, follow this book, and begin your journey within a security, compliance, and/or identity role.
In this chapter, we're going to cover the following main topics:
- Preparing for the Microsoft exam
- Resources available and accessing Microsoft Learn
- Creating a Microsoft 365 trial subscription
- Setting up a free month of Azure services
- Exam objectives
- Who should take the SC-900 exam?
