Azure Architecture Explained
A comprehensive guide to building effective cloud solutions
Published on 22. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
446 pages
978-1-83763-481-1 (ISBN)
Description
Enhance your career as an Azure architect with cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and resources from industry leaders
Key Features
Develop your business case for the cloud with technical guidance from industry experts
Address critical business challenges effectively by leveraging proven combinations of Azure services
Tackle real-world scenarios by applying practical knowledge of reference architectures
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionAzure is a sophisticated technology that requires a detailed understanding to reap its full potential and employ its advanced features. This book provides you with a clear path to designing optimal cloud-based solutions in Azure, by delving into the platform's intricacies.
You'll begin by understanding the effective and efficient security management and operation techniques in Azure to implement the appropriate configurations in Microsoft Entra ID. Next, you'll explore how to modernize your applications for the cloud, examining the different computation and storage options, as well as using Azure data solutions to help migrate and monitor workloads. You'll also find out how to build your solutions, including containers, networking components, security principles, governance, and advanced observability. With practical examples and step-by-step instructions, you'll be empowered to work on infrastructure-as-code to effectively deploy and manage resources in your environment.
By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to navigate the world of cloud computing confidently.What you will learn
Implement and monitor cloud ecosystem including, computing, storage, networking, and security
Recommend optimal services for performance and scale
Provide, monitor, and adjust capacity for optimal results
Craft custom Azure solution architectures
Design computation, networking, storage, and security aspects in Azure
Implement and maintain Azure resources effectively
Who this book is forThis book is an indispensable resource for Azure architects looking to develop cloud-based services along with deploying and managing applications within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. It caters to professionals responsible for crucial IT operations, encompassing budgeting, business continuity, governance, identity management, networking, security, and automation. If you have prior experience in operating systems, virtualization, infrastructure, storage structures, or networking, and aspire to master the implementation of best practices in the Azure cloud, then this book will become your go-to guide.
Key Features
Develop your business case for the cloud with technical guidance from industry experts
Address critical business challenges effectively by leveraging proven combinations of Azure services
Tackle real-world scenarios by applying practical knowledge of reference architectures
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionAzure is a sophisticated technology that requires a detailed understanding to reap its full potential and employ its advanced features. This book provides you with a clear path to designing optimal cloud-based solutions in Azure, by delving into the platform's intricacies.
You'll begin by understanding the effective and efficient security management and operation techniques in Azure to implement the appropriate configurations in Microsoft Entra ID. Next, you'll explore how to modernize your applications for the cloud, examining the different computation and storage options, as well as using Azure data solutions to help migrate and monitor workloads. You'll also find out how to build your solutions, including containers, networking components, security principles, governance, and advanced observability. With practical examples and step-by-step instructions, you'll be empowered to work on infrastructure-as-code to effectively deploy and manage resources in your environment.
By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to navigate the world of cloud computing confidently.What you will learn
Implement and monitor cloud ecosystem including, computing, storage, networking, and security
Recommend optimal services for performance and scale
Provide, monitor, and adjust capacity for optimal results
Craft custom Azure solution architectures
Design computation, networking, storage, and security aspects in Azure
Implement and maintain Azure resources effectively
Who this book is forThis book is an indispensable resource for Azure architects looking to develop cloud-based services along with deploying and managing applications within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. It caters to professionals responsible for crucial IT operations, encompassing budgeting, business continuity, governance, identity management, networking, security, and automation. If you have prior experience in operating systems, virtualization, infrastructure, storage structures, or networking, and aspire to master the implementation of best practices in the Azure cloud, then this book will become your go-to guide.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
827 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83763-481-1 (9781837634811)
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Azure Architecture Explained
A comprehensive guide to building effective cloud solutions
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Persons
David Rendon, Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, is a highly regarded expert in the Azure cloud platform. With over 15 years of experience as an IT professional, he has been deeply committed to Microsoft technologies, especially Azure, since 2010.
With a proven track record of leading and driving strategic success, David has over seven years of management experience, technical leadership, and collaboration skills.
David delivers private technical training classes worldwide, covering EMEA, South America, and the US, and he is a frequent speaker at renowned IT events such as Microsoft Ignite, Global Azure, and local user group gatherings in the US, Europe, and Latin America. Brett Hargreaves is a principal Azure consultant for Iridium Consulting, who has worked with some of the world's biggest companies, helping them design and build cutting-edge solutions. With a career spanning infrastructure, development, consulting, and architecture, he's been involved in projects covering the entire solution stack using Microsoft technologies.
He loves passing on his knowledge to others through books, blogging, and his online training courses.
With a proven track record of leading and driving strategic success, David has over seven years of management experience, technical leadership, and collaboration skills.
David delivers private technical training classes worldwide, covering EMEA, South America, and the US, and he is a frequent speaker at renowned IT events such as Microsoft Ignite, Global Azure, and local user group gatherings in the US, Europe, and Latin America. Brett Hargreaves is a principal Azure consultant for Iridium Consulting, who has worked with some of the world's biggest companies, helping them design and build cutting-edge solutions. With a career spanning infrastructure, development, consulting, and architecture, he's been involved in projects covering the entire solution stack using Microsoft technologies.
He loves passing on his knowledge to others through books, blogging, and his online training courses.
Content
Table of Contents
Identity Foundations with Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Entra
Managing Access to Resources Using Azure Active Directory
Using Microsoft Sentinel to Mitigate Lateral Movement Paths
Understanding Azure Data Solutions
Migrating to the Cloud
End-to-End Observability in Your Cloud and Hybrid Environments
Working with Containers in Azure
Understanding Networking in Azure
Securing Access to Your Applications
Governance in Azure
Building Solutions in Azure Using the Bicep Language
Using Azure Pipelines to Build Your Infrastructure in Azure
Continuous Integration and Deployment in Azure DevOps
Tips from the Field
Identity Foundations with Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Entra
Managing Access to Resources Using Azure Active Directory
Using Microsoft Sentinel to Mitigate Lateral Movement Paths
Understanding Azure Data Solutions
Migrating to the Cloud
End-to-End Observability in Your Cloud and Hybrid Environments
Working with Containers in Azure
Understanding Networking in Azure
Securing Access to Your Applications
Governance in Azure
Building Solutions in Azure Using the Bicep Language
Using Azure Pipelines to Build Your Infrastructure in Azure
Continuous Integration and Deployment in Azure DevOps
Tips from the Field