
Azure Strategy and Implementation Guide
Up-to-date information for organizations new to Azure
Packt Publishing
3rd Edition
Published on 9. June 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
162 pages
978-1-83898-668-1 (ISBN)
Description
Learn Azure's cloud capabilities with the help of this introductory guide to employing Azure for your cloud infrastructure needs.
Key Features
Get a clear overview of Azure's capabilities and benefits, and learn how to get started efficiently
Develop the ability to opt for cloud architecture and design that best fits your organization
Leverage Azure opportunities for cost savings and optimization
Book DescriptionMicrosoft Azure is a powerful cloud computing platform that offers a multitude of services and capabilities for organizations of any size moving to a cloud strategy.
Azure Strategy and Implementation Guide Third Edition encapsulates the entire spectrum of measures involved in Azure deployment that includes understanding Azure fundamentals, choosing a suitable cloud architecture, building on design principles, becoming familiar with Azure DevOps, and learning best practices for optimization and management.
The book begins by introducing you to the Azure cloud platform and demonstrating the substantial scope of digital transformation and innovation that can be achieved by leveraging Azure's capabilities. The guide further acquaints you with practical insights on application modernization, Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) deployment, infrastructure management, key application architectures, best practices of Azure DevOps, and Azure automation.
By the end of this book, you will be proficient in driving Azure operations right from the planning and cloud migration stage to cost management and troubleshooting.What you will learn
Deploy and run Azure infrastructure services
Carry out detailed planning for migrating applications to the cloud with Azure
Move underlying code class structure into a serverless model
Use a gateway to isolate your services and applications
Define roles and responsibilities in DevOps
Implement release & deployment coordination and automation
Who this book is forAzure Strategy and Implementation Guide Third Edition is designed to benefit Azure architects, cloud solution architects, Azure developers, Azure administrators, and anyone who wants to develop an expertise in operating and administering the Azure cloud. A basic familiarity with operating systems and databases will help you grasp the concepts covered in this book.
Key Features
Get a clear overview of Azure's capabilities and benefits, and learn how to get started efficiently
Develop the ability to opt for cloud architecture and design that best fits your organization
Leverage Azure opportunities for cost savings and optimization
Book DescriptionMicrosoft Azure is a powerful cloud computing platform that offers a multitude of services and capabilities for organizations of any size moving to a cloud strategy.
Azure Strategy and Implementation Guide Third Edition encapsulates the entire spectrum of measures involved in Azure deployment that includes understanding Azure fundamentals, choosing a suitable cloud architecture, building on design principles, becoming familiar with Azure DevOps, and learning best practices for optimization and management.
The book begins by introducing you to the Azure cloud platform and demonstrating the substantial scope of digital transformation and innovation that can be achieved by leveraging Azure's capabilities. The guide further acquaints you with practical insights on application modernization, Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) deployment, infrastructure management, key application architectures, best practices of Azure DevOps, and Azure automation.
By the end of this book, you will be proficient in driving Azure operations right from the planning and cloud migration stage to cost management and troubleshooting.What you will learn
Deploy and run Azure infrastructure services
Carry out detailed planning for migrating applications to the cloud with Azure
Move underlying code class structure into a serverless model
Use a gateway to isolate your services and applications
Define roles and responsibilities in DevOps
Implement release & deployment coordination and automation
Who this book is forAzure Strategy and Implementation Guide Third Edition is designed to benefit Azure architects, cloud solution architects, Azure developers, Azure administrators, and anyone who wants to develop an expertise in operating and administering the Azure cloud. A basic familiarity with operating systems and databases will help you grasp the concepts covered in this book.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
316 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83898-668-1 (9781838986681)
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Additional editions

Peter De Tender | Greg Leonardo | Jason Milgram
Azure Strategy and Implementation Guide
Up-to-date information for organizations new to Azure
E-Book
09/2024
3rd Edition
Packt Publishing
€32.99
Available for download
Persons
Peter De Tender has more than 25 years of experience in architecting and deploying Microsoft solutions, starting with Windows NT4/Exchange5.5 in 1996. In early 2012, he started shifting to cloud technologies and quickly embraced Azure, working as a cloud architect and trainer. In September 2019, Peter joined Microsoft's prestigious Microsoft Technical Trainer team, providing Azure readiness workshops to their top customers and partners across the globe. Recently having relocated to Redmond, WA, Peter is continuing this role. Given his past status as Azure Hybrid MVP and his passion for the community, Peter is still actively involved in public speaking, technical writing, and mentoring and coaching. You can follow Peter on Twitter at @pdtit. Greg Leonardo is currently a cloud architect helping organizations with cloud adoption and innovation. He has worked in the IT industry since his time in the military. He is a veteran, father, architect, teacher, speaker, and early adopter. Currently, he is a Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and Microsoft Azure MVP, and he has worked in many facets of IT throughout his career. Additionally, he is president of TampaDev, a community meetup that runs #TampaCC, Azure User Group, Azure Medics, and various technology events throughout Tampa. He has also authored Hands-On Cloud Solutions with Azure and the previous two editions of Azure Strategy and Implementation Guide for Microsoft by Packt Publishing. Jason Milgram is a Microsoft MVP since 2010 and the SVP, Azure Leader at OZ Digital, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. As a public speaker, Jason has given over 100 presentations at conferences and user groups on cloud computing, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and launching a tech start-up.
Prior to OZ, Jason was CTO, Financial Services at Hitachi Solutions in Irvine, CA, Chief Architect at i3 in Fairfax, VA, Chief Architect at SAIC in Reston, VA, 1st VP Cloud Solutions Architect at City National Bank of Florida in Miami, and VP Platform Architecture & Engineering at Champion Solutions Group in Boca Raton, FL.
Prior to OZ, Jason was CTO, Financial Services at Hitachi Solutions in Irvine, CA, Chief Architect at i3 in Fairfax, VA, Chief Architect at SAIC in Reston, VA, 1st VP Cloud Solutions Architect at City National Bank of Florida in Miami, and VP Platform Architecture & Engineering at Champion Solutions Group in Boca Raton, FL.
Content
Table of Contents
Understanding the Azure Cloud
Architecture Choices and Design Principles
Azure DevOps
Optimization and Management in Azure
Understanding the Azure Cloud
Architecture Choices and Design Principles
Azure DevOps
Optimization and Management in Azure