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Learning Microsoft Azure

by Jonah Carrio Andersson

November 2023

Beginner to intermediate

480 pages

12h 55m

English

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Greetings from the AuthorThe Cloud Migration Journey to Azure That Leads Me to YouWhy I Wrote This BookWho Should Read This BookWhat You Will LearnNavigating This BookPart I: Cloud Computing and Microsoft Azure FundamentalsPart II: Compute, Networking, Storage, and DatabasesPart III: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data, IoT, and SecurityPart IV: Integration, Infrastructure, and DevSecOpsPart V: Governance, Migration, Architecture, and Development ToolsCheck Your KnowledgeLearn by Doing (Try It!)Learning Resources and Further ReadingsWhat This Book Is NotConventions Used in This BookUsing Code ExamplesO’Reilly Online LearningHow to Contact UsAcknowledgments
What Is Cloud Computing?Benefits of the Cloud in Software Engineering and ITCloud Computing Versus VirtualizationCloud Hypervisor: The Key to Virtualization in the CloudEvolution of Cloud ComputingOur Journey to the Modern CloudCloud Computing Deployment ModelsPublic CloudPrivate CloudCommunity CloudHybrid CloudWhat Is Multi-Cloud?Hybrid Cloud Versus Multi-CloudPublic Cloud Computing ProvidersMicrosoft AzureAmazon (AWS)Google Cloud PlatformOracle CloudAlibaba CloudCloud Computing Service ModelsInfrastructure as a ServicePlatform as a ServiceSoftware as a ServiceServerless Computing: Function as a Service and Backend as a ServiceContainers as a ServiceData as a ServiceShared Responsibility in Cloud Computing and AzureShared Responsibility Model Offers Cloud Security AdvantagesCapital Expeditures and Operational ExpedituresBenefits of Adopting and Transformation to Modern Cloud TechnologiesCloud Computing for Business Value and CustomersCloud Computing for IT CompaniesSummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Resources
Microsoft Azure as a Public Cloud ProviderMicrosoft Azure Helps Organizations Minimize Up-front CostsBenefits of a Cloud ProviderAzure PortalFeatures of Azure PortalMicrosoft Azure ServicesOverview of Azure Core ServicesCompute Services in AzureNetworking Services in AzureCore Azure Storage ServicesCore Azure Database ServicesIdentity Management and Security ServicesDeveloper Tools, Monitoring, and DevOps ServicesCloud Migration and Hybrid + Multi-Cloud Cloud ServicesCore Architecture and Resource Management Concepts in Microsoft AzureAzure Management GroupsAzure SubscriptionsAzure Resource GroupsAzure ResourcesAzure Resource ManagerAzure Geographies, Regions, Region Pairs, and Azure Availability ZonesAzure GeographiesAzure RegionsAzure Region PairsAzure Availability ZonesCost Management in Microsoft AzureUser Identities, Roles, and Active Directories in AzureAzure Role-Based Access ControlLearn by Doing (Try It!)Microsoft Azure Portal Hands-OnSummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Resources
Azure Compute for Developing Fully Managed SystemsAzure Virtual Machines and Virtual Machine Scale SetsAzure Virtual MachinesAzure Virtual Machine Scale SetsScaling Options for Azure VM Scale SetsAzure App ServiceAzure Web App for ContainersStatic Web AppsKey Benefits and Uses of Azure Static Web AppsServerless Compute ServicesBenefits of Serverless Architecture in the CloudAzure FunctionsAzure Durable FunctionsOrchestration Triggers Kickstart Durable FunctionsDurable Function Types: Stateful or Stateless?Container Services in AzureAzure Containers and Azure Kubernetes ServiceAzure Container AppsMaking Sense of Quantum Computing in AzureAzure QuantumLearn by Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Resources
Azure NetworkingAzure Networking Services CategoriesAzure Networking Services for ConnectivityServices for Application ProtectionAzure Networking Services for Application DeliveryAzure Networking Services for Network MonitoringAzure Space: Networking Beyond the CloudsLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Data Storage and Databases in the CloudData Storage Management in the CloudBenefits of Digital Storage in the CloudBig Data, Structured Databases, and Non-Structured DatabasesAzure Storage and Database Services in the CloudAzure StorageDatabase Services in AzureServices for Azure StorageAzure Blob StorageAzure FilesAzure Queue StorageAzure Table StorageAzure Managed DisksAzure Storage Security Best Practice TipsAzure Database ServicesAzure SQL as a Fully Managed Database ServiceAzure Cosmos DBLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources

Artificial Intelligence on Azure: An IntroductionAzure OpenAI Service and Evolution of Chat-GPTAI Technology Innovations and Terms You Need to KnowWhy Should You Learn AI?Benefits of AI to BusinessesMachine LearningMLOps and DevOps: What’s the Difference?Deep Learning in MLEthical and Responsible AI on AzureAzure AI and Cognitive ServicesAzure Machine LearningMachine Learning StudioAutomated Machine Learning (AutoML)AI Builder for Power PlatformAzure Applied AI ServicesLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Big Data, Reporting, and Analytics Services in AzureWhat Is Big Data?Big Data Solutions in AzureBig Data Use Cases in AzureComplex Big Data Pipeline Tools in AzureBuilding, Configuring, and Deploying Big Data on AzurePreparation of Production EnvironmentData AnalyticsAzure Big Data and Analytics ServicesAzure Data LakeAzure NoSQL for Big Data and AnalyticsAzure Stream AnalyticsAzure Synapse AnalyticsAzure DatabricksAzure Data Lake StorageAzure HDInsight for Hadoop, R Server, HBase, Spark, and Storm ClustersAzure Data FactoryAzure Analysis ServicesPower BI Embedded AnalyticsMicrosoft Purview for Data GovernanceFinal Note on Data Management and Analytics in AzureLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Internet of ThingsMaking Sense of IoT TechnologyComponents of an IoT SolutionDifferent Types of IoT ApplicationsChallenges of IoTIoT in Microsoft AzureAzure MapsControl Results of Azure Maps with Geographic ScopeAuthentication and Security on Azure MapsMaps Integrations with Azure Event GridDeveloping with Azure MapsLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Cybersecurity and Why It MattersImportance of Cybersecurity on Cloud InfrastructureZero Trust Methodology in the CloudCybersecurity, DevSecOps, and Securing Azure InfrastructureResponsibility for Security Strategies Is a Collaborative EffortCloud Engineering Practices: Shift-Left or Shift-Right in DevSecOpsAzure Security for Applications, Databases, and NetworksAzure Identity and Access Management (IAM)Managed Identities on AzureAzure Key VaultAzure Network SecurityMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft Defender for CloudSecurity Best Practices for AzureApplication Data Input ValidationImplementing Security Scanning and Checks in Source Code and CI/CD PipelinesSecure Communication and Integration Between Applications and APIsTaking Error Handling Seriously: Not Just Debugging but Also SecurityDevSecOps: Security in Development, DevOps, and InfrastructureAdopting Security in DevOps PracticesLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Cloud Integration: An IntroductionTypes of Cloud Integration in AzureBenefits of Cloud IntegrationReliability and Scalability of ApplicationsImproved Work Efficiency and Cost SavingsBusiness Agility and Better Business ProcessesCloud Integration on AzureIntroduction to Web APIsDifferent Types of Web APIsAPI Management LifecycleAzure API ManagementBenefits of Azure API ManagementComponents of Azure API ManagementAzure Logic AppsBenefits and Uses of Azure Logic AppsPricing Tiers of Azure Logic AppsAzure Logic Apps ComponentsAzure Service Bus: Cloud Messaging Broker ServiceAzure Service Bus ComponentsChoosing the Right Azure Cloud Messaging ImplementationAzure Web PubSubThe Architecture Pattern Used in Azure Web PubSubBenefits of Azure Web PubSubFundamentals of Azure Web PubSubTypical Azure Web PubSub WorkflowAzure Event GridLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
IntroductionCloud-Native InfrastructureModern Application Development and DevOpsThe Core of DevOps and Its Function in Application DevelopmentContinuous Integration, Deployment, Testing, and MonitoringAzure DevOpsAzure DevOps Cloud-Based and On-Premises SolutionsAzure DevTest Labs for Training, Testing, and DemosCloud Development and DevOps with GitHubGitHub for EducationCloud Infrastructure Automation and ManagementInfrastructure as CodeInfrastructure as Code Using Hashicorp Terraform in AzureInfrastructure as Code Using Azure Resource Manager and BicepWhen to Consider Azure Terraform over Azure Bicep or ARMConfiguration as CodePolicy as CodeMonitoring and Infrastructure Management in AzureLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Cloud Infrastructure Management and GovernanceAzure Resource ManagerManaging and Organizing Resources Using Azure Resource GroupsAzure Resource Locks for Cloud Assets ProtectionAzure Blueprints (Preview)Creation and Deployment of Azure BlueprintsAzure Blueprints for Zero Trust Security and Cloud MigrationAzure Monitor for Monitoring and ReliabilityAzure AutomationAzure Policy for Compliance and Policy ManagementFinOps and Cost Management in AzureAzure Cost Management ToolsBest Practices for Azure Cost ManagementCost Management Optimization for AzureThe Evolution of Cloud Management and GovernanceLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Cloud Adoption and ModernizationModernization of Legacy Applications and Traditional InfrastructureDigital Estate and the Prerequisites of Cloud MigrationCloud RationalizationCloud Adoption and Migration Anti-PatternsThe Five Pillars of a Well-Architected Framework for AzurePillar #1: Operational ExcellencePillar #2: SecurityPillar #3: ReliabilityPillar #4: Performance EfficiencyPillar #5: Cost OptimizationCloud Adoption Framework for AzureBenefits of the Cloud Adoption Framework for AzureRecommended Approach for Cloud Adoption in AzureAzure Well-Architected ReviewBenefits of Azure Well-Architected ReviewMicrosoft Assessments for Evaluation and ReviewUseful Microsoft Assessments for Cloud MigrationHybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud Solutions in AzureAzure ArcAzure Arc-Enabled KubernetesAzure StackAzure VMware SolutionAzure ExpressRouteAzure Site RecoveryAzure VPN GatewayMulti-Cloud and Hybrid Solutions in AzureLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Importance of Development Tools for Developer ProductivityAzure Development Tools for EngineersVisual Studio and Visual Studio CodeAlternative IDEs for Java, Cross-Platform, or Mobile DevelopmentAzure Software Development KitsAzure Command-Line ToolsAzure Cloud ShellAzure Command-Line Interface (CLI)Azure PowerShellPredictive IntelliSense in Azure Cloud ShellAzure Developer CLI (azd)Microsoft Dev BoxAzure Deployment Environments in Microsoft Dev BoxAzure DevOps and GitHub for DevelopersAzure DevOpsGitHubGitHub CodespacesGitHub Command-Line InterfaceGitHub for EnterpriseLearn By Doing (Try It!)SummaryCheck Your KnowledgeRecommended Learning Resources
Getting Ready for the Transformation
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Foreword by Thomas Maurer

Cloud computing is one of the most important and transformative technologies of our time. It enables organizations to innovate faster, scale more efficiently, and reduce costs while delivering better services and experiences to their customers and stakeholders. Microsoft Azure is a leading, open, flexible, enterprise-grade cloud platform that offers more than 200 products and services for building, deploying, and managing cloud applications and solutions. It supports a wide range of programming languages, frameworks, tools, and operating systems. It also integrates with other Microsoft products and services, such as Office 365, Power Platform, GitHub, and Visual Studio. Due to the breadth of its services, Microsoft Azure enables you to create anything from simple websites to complex enterprise applications, from mobile apps to artificial intelligence solutions, from data analytics to Internet of Things scenarios.

In this book, you will learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure from an experienced and passionate author who has been working with Azure for many years. Jonah Andersson is not only a software engineer and a DevOps leader but also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and a community advocate who shares her knowledge and expertise with others through speaking, mentoring, and writing. She has been involved in several cloud migration and transformation projects, and she knows the challenges and opportunities that come ...