From the course: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Cert Prep: 1 Cloud Concepts

Hello, cloud!

(gentle music) - [Narrator] The entire world is undergoing a digital transformation. With each day, more IT professionals are realizing the inefficiencies of traditional on-premises environments and discovering how cloud computing can help run their businesses with greater agility than ever before. Cloud enables instant access to computing resources from anywhere at any time, and automatically adjusts the quantity of resources you need. It's also very economical. You can instantly get your business up and running without having to empty your pockets purchasing expensive hardware. Cloud computing also takes modern, cutting edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, and makes them accessible to the general public like us, so that everyone can be empowered to achieve their vision of the future. With the cloud, the only limitation is our imagination. This is probably why you keep hearing about the cloud so much. I presume that's why you're here, to get a piece of the action. If that's the case, you have picked the perfect course to watch because I'm here to accompany you through your expedition in learning about the cloud and Microsoft Azure. Say the magic words "Hello Cloud!" to begin.

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