Azure Architecture Explained

Enhance your career as an Azure architect with cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and resources from industry leadersKey FeaturesDevelop your business case for the cloud with technical guidance from industry expertsAddress critical business challenges effectively by leveraging proven combinations of Azure servicesTackle real-world scenarios by applying practical knowledge of reference architecturesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook 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 learnImplement and monitor cloud ecosystem including, computing, storage, networking, and securityRecommend optimal services for performance and scaleProvide, monitor, and adjust capacity for optimal resultsCraft custom Azure solution architecturesDesign computation, networking, storage, and security aspects in AzureImplement and maintain Azure resources effectivelyWho 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.