Microsoft Copilot in Azure
AI-powered cloud automation and optimization
Published on 12. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
258 pages
978-1-83620-025-3 (ISBN)
Description
Optimize Azure cloud operations with Microsoft Copilot by using natural language to automate deployments, cut costs, and resolve issues efficiently with AI-driven insights
Key Features
Implement AI-powered infrastructure management with Microsoft Copilot to deploy, scale, and optimize Azure
Enable DevOps workflow acceleration using Copilot code suggestions, automation, and real-world scenarios
Ensure security and compliance using AI insights, Azure Policy, and Defender for Cloud integration
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Book DescriptionMaster Microsoft Copilot in Azure, the intelligent assistant transforming how you design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure. This practical guide empowers Azure architects, DevOps engineers, and cloud consultants to optimize resource usage, enhance security, and reduce costs with AI-powered support across the Azure platform.
Starting with a solid foundation in concepts like LLMs (large language models) and the architecture of Copilot in Azure, you'll quickly progress to advanced use cases-from automated deployments and AKS cluster management to real-time monitoring, database optimization, and compliance enforcement using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy.
The book uses step-by-step examples and best practices to guide you in utilizing Copilot across services such as Azure Functions, App Service, Storage Accounts, and SQL/MySQL databases. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the expertise to scale cloud operations seamlessly, improve uptime, and accelerate secure delivery pipelines, all powered by AI-driven insights.What you will learn
Set up and configure Microsoft Copilot in the Azure Portal
Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and App Services using Copilot
Integrate Copilot with Azure Functions, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL
Secure resources using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and compliance policies
Monitor cloud workloads and troubleshoot issues using Copilot diagnostics
Leverage AI-driven cost optimization and performance recommendations
Strengthen cloud security posture using AI-enhanced threat detection and remediation
Master prompt engineering techniques to get the most accurate and effective results from Copilot
Who this book is forThis book is for Azure architects, engineers, administrators, and consultants looking to enhance their Azure environments using AI. You'll discover how Microsoft Copilot simplifies complex tasks, improves efficiency, and helps manage resources more intelligently. A basic understanding of Azure services and cloud infrastructure is recommended to get the most from this guide.
Key Features
Implement AI-powered infrastructure management with Microsoft Copilot to deploy, scale, and optimize Azure
Enable DevOps workflow acceleration using Copilot code suggestions, automation, and real-world scenarios
Ensure security and compliance using AI insights, Azure Policy, and Defender for Cloud integration
Get with your book: PDF copy, AI assistant, and next-gen reader free
Book DescriptionMaster Microsoft Copilot in Azure, the intelligent assistant transforming how you design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure. This practical guide empowers Azure architects, DevOps engineers, and cloud consultants to optimize resource usage, enhance security, and reduce costs with AI-powered support across the Azure platform.
Starting with a solid foundation in concepts like LLMs (large language models) and the architecture of Copilot in Azure, you'll quickly progress to advanced use cases-from automated deployments and AKS cluster management to real-time monitoring, database optimization, and compliance enforcement using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy.
The book uses step-by-step examples and best practices to guide you in utilizing Copilot across services such as Azure Functions, App Service, Storage Accounts, and SQL/MySQL databases. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the expertise to scale cloud operations seamlessly, improve uptime, and accelerate secure delivery pipelines, all powered by AI-driven insights.What you will learn
Set up and configure Microsoft Copilot in the Azure Portal
Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and App Services using Copilot
Integrate Copilot with Azure Functions, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL
Secure resources using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and compliance policies
Monitor cloud workloads and troubleshoot issues using Copilot diagnostics
Leverage AI-driven cost optimization and performance recommendations
Strengthen cloud security posture using AI-enhanced threat detection and remediation
Master prompt engineering techniques to get the most accurate and effective results from Copilot
Who this book is forThis book is for Azure architects, engineers, administrators, and consultants looking to enhance their Azure environments using AI. You'll discover how Microsoft Copilot simplifies complex tasks, improves efficiency, and helps manage resources more intelligently. A basic understanding of Azure services and cloud infrastructure is recommended to get the most from this guide.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
489 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83620-025-3 (9781836200253)
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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. Steve Miles works in a senior technology role for the cloud practice of a multi-billion turnover European Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) IT distributor.
He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an Alibaba Cloud MVP. He has 25+ years of technology experience in hosted datacenter services, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms, and a previous military career in engineering, signals, and communications.
Steve is the author of many books on Microsoft technologies with a focus on Azure, AI and data as well as security.
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. Steve Miles works in a senior technology role for the cloud practice of a multi-billion turnover European Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) IT distributor.
He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an Alibaba Cloud MVP. He has 25+ years of technology experience in hosted datacenter services, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms, and a previous military career in engineering, signals, and communications.
Steve is the author of many books on Microsoft technologies with a focus on Azure, AI and data as well as security.
Content
Table of Contents
Understanding Copilot in Azure
Getting Started with Copilot in Azure
Managing Access to Microsoft Copilot in Azure
Deploying and Managing Cloud Infrastructure 1
Deploying and Managing Cloud Infrastructure 2
Improving Development Efficiency
Advanced Data Management with Copilot
Exploring Real-Time Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Scaling and Optimizing Cloud Operations
Integrating AI-Driven Insights for Cost-Management
Implementing Robust Security Measures with Copilot in Azure
Success Stories of Using Copilot in Azure Across Industries
Understanding Copilot in Azure
Getting Started with Copilot in Azure
Managing Access to Microsoft Copilot in Azure
Deploying and Managing Cloud Infrastructure 1
Deploying and Managing Cloud Infrastructure 2
Improving Development Efficiency
Advanced Data Management with Copilot
Exploring Real-Time Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Scaling and Optimizing Cloud Operations
Integrating AI-Driven Insights for Cost-Management
Implementing Robust Security Measures with Copilot in Azure
Success Stories of Using Copilot in Azure Across Industries