Three Cloud Myths I Believed Before Studying Azure Fundamentals

While preparing for AZ-900, I realized that several assumptions I had about cloud computing were incomplete.

☁️ Myth 1: The cloud is always cheaper
Cloud services can reduce upfront costs, but unused resources, incorrect sizing, and poor planning can quickly increase the bill.

🖥️ Myth 2: The cloud means there are no servers
The physical infrastructure still exists. What changes is how much of it is managed by the cloud provider.

⚙️ Myth 3: More control is always better
Additional control also means additional responsibility for patching, monitoring, configuration, security, and maintenance.

My biggest takeaway was that cloud computing is not automatically cheaper, simpler, or better. It is about finding the right balance between cost, control, responsibility, and speed.

For beginners interested in exploring these concepts, Microsoft Learn provides an official learning path:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/az-900t00?wt.mc_id=studentamb_615882

Which cloud misconception did you believe when you first started learning?