Unit 2 of 3
Benefits of Cloud Services
12 min
+100 points
Learning objectives
When you finish this unit, you will be able to:
- 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.
Why organizations adopt the cloud
Cloud services deliver operational and business benefits across four key areas measured on the AZ-900 exam.
High availability and scalability
- High availability: redundant infrastructure keeps services running during failures.
- Scalability: scale resources up or down quickly to meet demand without over-provisioning.
Reliability and predictability
- Reliability: consistent service delivery backed by SLAs.
- Predictability: standardized platforms and automated processes reduce variability.
Security and governance
- Built-in security tools and compliance certifications.
- Centralized governance policies across cloud resources.
Manageability
- Simplified administration through portals, automation, and managed services.
- Reduced operational overhead compared to on-premises infrastructure.
On the exam, connect each benefit category to the cloud capability or outcome described in the question.