AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies - Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

Purpose

Fast-reference guide with bullet-point takeaways for rapid exam prep.

This is NOT:

• ❌ A comprehensive study guide
• ❌ Detailed explanations
• ❌ Question walkthroughs

This IS:

• ✅ Key reminders (1-3 sentences each)
• ✅ Essential facts and limits
• ✅ Quick decision guides
• ✅ Domain-organized takeaways

Section Organization

• Overview - This file
• Exam strategy - Exam strategy & study plan
• Essential services - Essential services by domain (cross-domain view)
• 03_domain_1_identity_access - Domain 1: Secure Identity and Access
• 04_domain_2_networking - Domain 2: Secure Networking
• 05_domain_3_compute_storage_databases - Domain 3: Secure Compute, Storage, and Databases
• 06_domain_4_defender_sentinel - Domain 4: Secure Azure using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
• Critical topics - Critical exam topics
• Question strategies - Question answering strategies
• Final checklist - Final review checklist

How to Use

1. Pre-exam review - 30-60 minutes before exam
2. Quick refresh - Review specific domains as needed
3. Fill knowledge gaps - Focus on unfamiliar topics

Study Time

• Full review: 30-60 minutes
• Single domain: 5-10 minutes

Exam Overview

• Exam Code: AZ-500
• Passing Score: 700
• Duration: 120 minutes (150 for non-native English speakers)
• Question Format: Multiple choice, case studies, drag-and-drop
• Domain Weights:
  • Domain 1: Secure Identity and Access (15-20%)
  • Domain 2: Secure Networking (20-25%)
  • Domain 3: Secure Compute, Storage, and Databases (20-25%)
  • Domain 4: Secure Azure using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel (30-35%)