Thompson Carter Azure Fundamentals

Azure Fundamentals: Develop and Deploy Cloud Solutions with Confidence Unlock the potential of Microsoft Azure with Azure Fundamentals, the comprehensive guide to developing, deploying, and managing cloud solutions using Azure. Whether you're new to cloud computing or looking to deepen your understanding of Azure, this book provides the essential knowledge and practical skills you need to create robust, scalable, and secure applications on the Azure cloud platform. This step-by-step guide covers everything from setting up your Azure environment to mastering Azure services such as compute, storage, networking, and security. With real-world examples, hands-on tutorials, and best practices, Azure Fundamentals equips you with the tools to confidently build, deploy, and manage cloud solutions across a wide range of industries. What You'll Learn: ¿ Introduction to Azure - Understand the core principles of Azure cloud services, including Azure Regions, availability zones, and the Azure Resource Manager (ARM). ¿ Creating and Managing Azure Resources - Learn how to create, configure, and manage Azure resources using the Azure portal, Azure CLI, and ARM templates. ¿ Azure Compute Solutions - Use Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure App Services, and Azure Functions to deploy scalable compute resources. ¿ Azure Storage Solutions - Work with Azure Blob Storage, Disk Storage, Azure Files, and Azure Data Lake Storage to store and manage data efficiently. ¿ Networking in Azure - Design and configure Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), load balancing, VPNs, and ExpressRoute to manage networking and secure data communication. ¿ Security and Compliance - Implement Azure Active Directory (AAD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Key Vault, and security best practices to ensure the safety of your cloud solutions. ¿ Azure Databases - Use Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure Database for MySQL to manage relational and NoSQL databases in the cloud. ¿ Identity and Access Management - Integrate Azure AD, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and conditional access policies for managing secure access to resources. ¿ Monitoring and Optimization - Set up Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and Azure Advisor to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize your cloud applications. ¿ Azure DevOps and CI/CD - Automate deployments and manage code repositories with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, implementing Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD). ¿ Scaling and High Availability - Learn how to use Azure Load Balancer, Auto-Scaling, and Availability Sets to design highly available, resilient cloud solutions. ¿ Cost Management and Billing - Understand Azure pricing models, manage costs with Azure Cost Management, and implement strategies to optimize cloud spending. ¿ Real-World Applications - Learn from industry-specific use cases, including e-commerce, IoT, and enterprise applications deployed on Azure. With practical examples, easy-to-follow explanations, and hands-on labs, Azure Fundamentals provides everything you need to confidently develop, deploy, and manage cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure.