Benefits of Using Cloud Services
In Chapter 1, Introduction to Cloud Computing, you learned to define cloud computing, describe the delivery and service models, and compare characteristics and use case scenarios.
This chapter will outline the benefits and value of cloud computing and its position as a digital transformation enabler; you’ll get the cloud mindset that should be adopted compared to the traditional computing mindset.
This chapter will also cover cloud computing’s operations model and close with the economics of cloud computing and the foundational change of the cost expenditure model.
This chapter primarily focuses on the Describe cloud concepts module from the Skills Measured section of the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam.
Note
You can find a detailed AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam skills area in the Appendix, Assessing AZ-900 Exam Skills of this book.
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to answer questions on the following confidently:
- High availability and scalability in the cloud
- Reliability and predictability in the cloud
- Protection and recovery in the cloud
- The consumption-based model
- Cloud pricing models
In addition, this chapter’s goal is to take your knowledge beyond the exam content so you are prepared for a real-world, day-to-day Azure-focused role.
