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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Microsoft
Exam Format
85 min
40-60
700
Fundamentals
Registration
$99 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
Does not expire
Not required for fundamentals certification
MS-900 Exam Topics and Domains
MS-900 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Microsoft Sentinel, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint, and more.
1
Describe cloud concepts
10%
Describe the different types of cloud services available
Cloud service modelsOffice 365 vs Microsoft 365
- Describe Microsoft software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS) concepts and use cases
- Describe differences between Office 365 and Microsoft 365
Describe the benefits of and considerations for using cloud, hybrid, or on-premises services
Cloud deployment modelsHybrid work concepts
- Describe public, private, and hybrid cloud models
- Compare costs and advantages of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises services
- Describe the concept of hybrid work and flexible work
2
Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services
47%
Describe productivity solutions of Microsoft 365
Core Microsoft 365 AppsMicrosoft 365 CopilotProject management tools
- Describe the productivity and content creation capabilities of the core Microsoft 365 Apps
- Describe the productivity benefits and capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
- Describe project management capabilities of Microsoft 365
Describe collaboration solutions of Microsoft 365
Content sharing and storageCommunication and collaborationEmployee experience
- Describe the collaboration and content sharing capabilities of Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, and Stream
- Describe the email and calendaring capabilities of Microsoft Exchange and Outlook
- Describe the collaboration and communication capabilities of Microsoft Teams and Teams Phone
- Describe the employee experience capabilities of the Microsoft Viva apps
Describe device and cloud endpoint management
Endpoint managementWindows deployment and virtualization
- Describe the endpoint management capabilities of Microsoft 365
- Compare the differences between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
- Describe the deployment and release models for Windows-as-a-Service
Describe Microsoft 365 administration capabilities
Admin centers and portals
- Describe the capabilities of the Microsoft 365 Admin center and reports
- Describe the capabilities of the Microsoft 365 user portal
- Describe the reports available in other admin centers
- Describe the capabilities of the Microsoft Copilot dashboard
3
Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365
28%
Describe identity and access management solutions
Identity conceptsSecurity features
- Describe the identity and access management capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID
- Describe cloud identity, on-premises identity, and hybrid identity concepts
- Describe how Microsoft uses methods such as MFA, SSPR, and conditional access
Describe threat protection solutions
Microsoft Defender suiteSecurity management
- Describe Microsoft Defender XDR and its components
- Describe Microsoft Secure Score benefits and capabilities
- Describe how Microsoft 365 addresses common threats
Describe trust, privacy, risk, and compliance solutions
Zero Trust and complianceInformation protection
- Describe the Zero Trust Model
- Describe Microsoft Purview compliance solutions
- Describe Microsoft Purview Information Protection features
- Describe how Microsoft supports data residency
4
Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, and support
15%
Identify Microsoft 365 pricing and billing management options
Pricing models
- Describe the pricing model for Microsoft cloud services
- Describe available billing and bill management options
Identify licensing options available in Microsoft 365
License types and plans
- Describe license management
- Describe the differences between base licensing and add-on licensing
Identify support options for Microsoft 365 services
Support and SLAs
- Describe how to create a support request
- Describe support options for Microsoft 365 services
- Describe service-level agreements including service credits
- Determine service health status
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Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Describe Microsoft 365 apps and servicesMicrosoft 365 Fundamentals: Describe cloud conceptsMicrosoft 365 Fundamentals: Describe Microsoft 365 security and complianceMicrosoft 365 Fundamentals: Describe Microsoft 365 pricing and supportMS-900T01: Microsoft 365 FundamentalsMS-900 Study Guide
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-04-30
- Announcement date: 2025-03-31
Updates
- Microsoft 365 Copilot GA Major - Added as core exam content in April 2025 update • Release date: 2023-11-01
- Microsoft Loop 1.0 Moderate - Added to collaboration tools section • Release date: 2025-02-01
- Windows 365 Current Moderate - Cloud PC vs Azure Virtual Desktop comparison • Release date: 2021-08-02
- Microsoft Defender XDR Current Minor - Name change from Microsoft 365 Defender • Release date: 2025-03-15
- Microsoft Purview Current Major - Unified compliance and governance platform • Release date: 2022-04-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Business users and IT professionals new to Microsoft 365.
- General understanding of networking, computing, and cloud concepts
- Basic familiarity with IT concepts
- Understanding of Software as a Service (SaaS)