If your organization plans to modernize services and move to the cloud from legacy software or a private cloud on premises, this book is for you. Software developers, solution architects, cloud engineers, and anybody interested in cloud technologies will learn fundamental concepts for cloud computing, migration, transformation, and development using Microsoft Azure.Author and Microsoft MVP Jonah Carrio Andersson guides you through cloud computing concepts and deployment models, the wide range of modern cloud technologies, application development with Azure, team collaboration services, security services, and cloud migration options in Microsoft Azure.You'll gain insight into the Microsoft Azure cloud services that you can apply in different business use cases, software development projects, and modern solutions in the cloud. You'll also become fluent with Azure cloud migration services, serverless computing technologies that help your development team work productively, Azure IoT, and Azure cognitive services that make your application smarter. This book also provides real-world advice and best practices based on the author's own Azure migration experience. Gain insight into which Azure cloud service best suits your company's particular needs Understand how to use Azure for different use cases and specific technical requirements Start developing cloud services, applications, and solutions in the Azure environment Learn how to migrate existing legacy applications to Microsoft Azure

Adopt Azure IaaS and migrate your on-premise infrastructure partially or fully to Azure. This book provides practical solutions by following Microsoft’s design and best practice guidelines for building highly available, scalable, and secure solution stacks using Microsoft Azure IaaS.The author starts by giving an overview of Azure IaaS and its components: you’ll see the new aspects of Azure Resource Manager, storage in IaaS, and Azure networking. As such, you’ll cover design considerations for migration and implementation of infrastructure services, giving you practical skills to apply to your own projects.The next part of the book takes you through the different components of Azure IaaS that need to be included in a resilient architecture and how to set up a highly available infrastructure in Azure. The author focuses on the tools available for Azure IaaS automated provisioning and the different performance monitoring and fine-tuning options available for the platform. Finally, you’ll gain practical skills in Azure security and implementing Azure architectures.After reading Practical Microsoft Azure IaaS, you will have learned how to map the familiar on-premise architecture components to their cloud infrastructure counterparts. This book provides a focused and practical approach to designing solutions to be hosted in Azure IaaS.What You Will Learn Map the key Azure components to familiar concepts in infrastructure, such as virtualization, storage provisioning, switching, and firewallsImplement Azure IaaS deployment architecturesDesign IaaS environments in line with the Microsoft recommended best practices for scalability, resiliency, availability, performance, and securityManage the operational aspects of hosted environments, leverage automation, and fine tune for optimal performanceWho This Book Is ForInfrastructure and solution architects with skills in on-premise infrastructure design who want to up-skill in Azure IaaS.

SummaryYou don't need to learn everything about Azure to do some incredible stuff. Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches gets you started by breaking down the most important concepts and tasks into 21 bite-sized lessons, complete with examples, exercises, and labs. You'll be productive immediately, and when you finish you'll be well on the way to Azure mastery!Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyWith hundreds of features and prebuilt services, the Microsoft Azure cloud platform is vast and powerful. To master it, you need a trustworthy guide. In this hands-on book, Microsoft engineer and Azure trainer Iain Foulds focuses on the core skills you need to create and maintain cloud-based applications.About the BookLearn Azure in a Month of Lunches teaches you the foundational techniques for writing, deploying, and running cloud-based applications in Azure. In it, you'll master the basics, including setting up cloud-based virtual machines, deploying web servers, and using hosted data stores. As you work through the book's 21 carefully planned lessons, you'll explore big-picture concerns like security, scaling, and automation.You'll even dabble in Azure's prebuilt services for machine containers, and serverless computing!What's InsideGetting started, from your first login Writing and deploying web servers Securing your applications and data Automating your environment Azure services for machine learning, serverless computing, and moreAbout the ReaderReaders should be able to write and deploy simple web or client/server applications.About the AuthorIain Foulds is an engineer and senior content developer with Microsoft. .Table of ContentsPART 1 - AZURE CORE SERVICES Before you begin Creating a virtual machine Azure Web Apps Introduction to Azure Storage Azure Networking basics PART 2 - HIGH AVAILABILITY AND SCALE Azure Resource Manager High availability and redundancy Load-balancing applications Applications that scale Global databases with Cosmos DB Managing network traffic and routing Monitoring and troubleshooting PART 3 - SECURE BY DEFAULT Backup, recovery, and replication Data encryption Securing information with Azure Key Vault Azure Security Center and updates PART 4 - THE COOL STUFF Machine learning and artificial intelligence Azure Automation Azure containers Azure and the Internet of Things Serverless computing

Explore Azure services such as networking, virtual machines, web apps, databases, cloud migration, and securityKey Features: Understand Azure services to build, deploy, and manage workloads on cloud Learn in-depth core Azure services and work through real-world scenarios and case studies A concise and practical guide for learning cloud administration on AzureBook Description:Azure continues to dominate the public cloud market and grow rapidly thanks to a number of recent innovations. Azure's wide range of services and support has led to a large number of customers switching to Azure cloud.Hands-On Cloud Administration in Azure starts with the basics of Azure cloud fundamentals and key concepts of the cloud computing ecosystem and services. Then, you will gradually get acquainted with core services provided by Azure, including Azure VNet, types and assignments of IP addresses, and network security groups. You will also work on creating and administering Azure Virtual Machines, types of virtual machines (VMs), and design VM solutions based on computing workloads. As you make your way through the chapters, you will explore Azure App Service, discover how to host your web apps in Azure, and monitor and troubleshoot them. In the concluding chapters, you will learn more complex and abstract services, such as Azure Storage, Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery. You will also get to grips with Azure SQL Databases and the SQL on Azure VM concept.By the end of this book, you will have obtained practical experience of working with Azure services and Azure administration, along with maintaining, monitoring, and securing your Azure resources.What you will learn: Understand the concepts of IaaS and PaaS Learn design patterns for Azure solutions Design data solutions in Azure Explore concepts of hybrid clouds with Azure Implement Azure Security in cloud Create and manage Azure resources with script-based toolsWho this book is for:Hands-On Cloud Administration in Azure is for system administrators, cloud admins, cloud engineers, and DevOps engineers who are interested in understanding administration-related services in Azure. Prior experience of working with Azure is an added advantage.

Gain practical skills with Azure and understand how to start developing scalable and easy-to-maintain cloud applicationsKey Features: Get up and running with the development aspects of Azure cloud Build fault-tolerant and scalable applications on Azure A practical, developer-centric guide for Azure developersBook Description:Microsoft Azure is one of the fastest growing public cloud service providers in the market currently, and also holds the second highest market share after AWS. Azure has a sophisticated set of services that will help you build fault-tolerant and scalable cloud-based applications.Hands-On Azure for Developers will take you on a journey through multiple PaaS services available in Azure, including App Services, Functions, and Service Fabric, and explain in detail how to build a complete and reliable system with ease. You will learn about how to maximize your skills when building cloud-based solutions leveraging different SQL/NoSQL databases, serverless and messaging components, and even search engines such as Azure Search. In the concluding chapters, this book covers more advanced scenarios such as scalability best practices, serving static content with Azure CDN, and distributing loads with Azure Traffic Manager.By the end of the book, you will be able to build modern applications on the Azure cloud using the most popular and promising technologies, which will help make your solutions reliable, stable, and efficient.What You Will Learn: Implement serverless components such as Azure functions and logic apps Integrate applications with available storages and containers Understand messaging components, including Azure Event Hubs and Azure Queue Storage Gain an understanding of Application Insights and other proper monitoring solutions Store your data with services such as Azure SQL and Azure Data Lake Storage Develop fast and scalable cloud applicationsWho this book is for:Hands-On Azure for Developers is for developers who want to build highly scalable cloud-based applications on Azure. Prior knowledge of Azure services will be an added advantage.

This book is a guide for anyone who needs to know how to use Microsoft Azure. It begins by helping you know the initial steps of getting started with Azure by signing up for an account. Storage in Azure has been explored; hence you will know how to work with the storage accounts. Azure has a feature known as a virtual network. This is the feature responsible for communication between the various resources that are launched within the Azure platform. The author guides you on how to set up a virtual network within the Azure portal. Network security groups have also been explored; hence you will know how to use them. One can create a virtual machine on the Azure platform. The good thing is that they are allowed to choose the type of operating system to be used by the virtual machine. The author helps you know how to launch a virtual machine within the platform. You are also guided on how to work with SQL databases within the Azure platform. Functions and function apps have been explored with no detail left out. With Azure, one can store unstructured data by use of the Azure Cosmos DB. You are guided on how to do this. Every aspect of Microsoft Azure has been discussed in this book, making it the best guide for you. It will help you transition from an Azure Beginner to an Azure Expert.Here is a preview of what you'll learn: Getting Started with Microsoft Azure Azure Storage Azure Virtual Network Launching an Ubuntu Server SQL Databases in Azure Azure Functions Azure Cosmos DB Adding Messages to Azure Storage Queues

Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition, is a tutorial on writing, deploying, and running applications in Azure. In it, you’ll work through 21 short lessons that give you real-world experience. Each lesson includes a hands-on lab so you can try out and lock in your new skills.SummaryYou can be incredibly productive with Azure without mastering every feature, function, and service. Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition gets you up and running quickly, teaching you the most important concepts and tasks in 21 practical bite-sized lessons. As you explore the examples, exercises, and labs, you'll pick up valuable skills immediately and take your first steps to Azure mastery! This fully revised new edition covers core changes to the Azure UI, new Azure features, Azure containers, and the upgraded Azure Kubernetes Service.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the technologyMicrosoft Azure is vast and powerful, offering virtual servers, application templates, and prebuilt services for everything from data storage to AI. To navigate it all, you need a trustworthy guide. In this book, Microsoft engineer and Azure trainer Iain Foulds focuses on core skills for creating cloud-based applications.About the bookLearn Azure in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition, is a tutorial on writing, deploying, and running applications in Azure. In it, you’ll work through 21 short lessons that give you real-world experience. Each lesson includes a hands-on lab so you can try out and lock in your new skills.What's insideUnderstanding Azure beyond point-and-clickSecuring applications and dataAutomating your environmentAzure services for machine learning, containers, and moreAbout the readerThis book is for readers who can write and deploy simple web or client/server applications.About the authorIain Foulds is an engineer and senior content developer with Microsoft.Table of ContentsPART 1 - AZURE CORE SERVICES1 Before you begin2 Creating a virtual machine3 Azure Web Apps4 Introduction to Azure Storage5 Azure Networking basicsPART 2 - HIGH AVAILABILITY AND SCALE6 Azure Resource Manager7 High availability and redundancy8 Load-balancing applications9 Applications that scale10 Global databases with Cosmos DB11 Managing network traffic and routing12 Monitoring and troubleshootingPART 3 - SECURE BY DEFAULT13 Backup, recovery, and replication14 Data encryption15 Securing information with Azure Key Vault16 Azure Security Center and updatesPART 4 - THE COOL STUFF17 Machine learning and artificial intelligence18 Azure Automation19 Azure containers20 Azure and the Internet of Things21 Serverless computing

Your roadmap to Microsoft AzureAzure is Microsoft’s flagship cloud computing platform. With over 600 services available to over 44 geographic regions, it would take a library of books to cover the entire Azure ecosystem. Microsoft Azure For Dummies offers a shortcut to getting familiar with Azure’s core product offerings used by the majority of its subscribers. It’s a perfect choice for those looking to gain a quick, basic understanding of this ever-evolving public cloud platform.Written by a Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure For Dummies covers building virtual networks, configuring cloud-based virtual machines, launching and scaling web applications, migrating on-premises services to Azure, and keeping your Azure resources secure and compliant. Migrate your applications and services to Azure with confidence Manage virtual machines smarter than you've done on premises Deploy web applications that scale dynamically to save you money and effort Apply Microsoft's latest security technologies to ensure compliance to maintain data privacyWith more and more businesses making the leap to run their applications and services on Microsoft Azure, basic understanding of the technology is becoming essential. Microsoft Azure For Dummies offers a fast and easy first step into the Microsoft public cloud.

Master powerful strategies to acquire and analyze evidence from real-life scenariosKey Features A straightforward guide to address the roadblocks face when doing mobile forensics Simplify mobile forensics using the right mix of methods, techniques, and tools Get valuable advice to put you in the mindset of a forensic professional, regardless of your career level or experienceBook DescriptionInvestigating digital media is impossible without forensic tools. Dealing with complex forensic problems requires the use of dedicated tools, and even more importantly, the right strategies. In this book, you'll learn strategies and methods to deal with information stored on smartphones and tablets and see how to put the right tools to work.We begin by helping you understand the concept of mobile devices as a source of valuable evidence. Throughout this book, you will explore strategies and """"""""plays"""""""" and decide when to use each technique. We cover important techniques such as seizing techniques to shield the device, and acquisition techniques including physical acquisition (via a USB connection), logical acquisition via data backups, over-the-air acquisition. We also explore cloud analysis, evidence discovery and data analysis, tools for mobile forensics, and tools to help you discover and analyze evidence.By the end of the book, you will have a better understanding of the tools and methods used to deal with the challenges of acquiring, preserving, and extracting evidence stored on smartphones, tablets, and the cloud.What You Will Learn Understand the challenges of mobile forensics Grasp how to properly deal with digital evidence Explore the types of evidence available on iOS, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry mobile devices Know what forensic outcome to expect under given circumstances Deduce when and how to apply physical, logical, over-the-air, or low-level (advanced) acquisition methods Get in-depth knowledge of the different acquisition methods for all major mobile platforms Discover important mobile acquisition tools and techniques for all of the major platformsWho This Book Is ForThis book is for forensic analysts and law enforcement and IT security officers who have to deal with digital evidence as part of their daily job. Some basic familiarity with digital forensics is assumed, but no experience with mobile forensics is required.

Implement maximum control, security, and compliance processes in Azure cloud environments In Microsoft Azure Security Infrastructure, three leading experts show how to plan, deploy, and operate Microsoft Azure with outstanding levels of control, security, and compliance. You’ll learn how to prepare infrastructure with Microsoft’s integrated tools, prebuilt templates, and managed services–and use these to help safely build and manage any enterprise, mobile, web, or Internet of Things (IoT) system. The authors guide you through enforcing, managing, and verifying robust security at physical, network, host, application, and data layers. You’ll learn best practices for security-aware deployment, operational management, threat mitigation, and continuous improvement–so you can help protect all your data, make services resilient to attack, and stay in control no matter how your cloud systems evolve.Three Microsoft Azure experts show you how to:• Understand cloud security boundaries and responsibilities• Plan for compliance, risk management, identity/access management, operational security, and endpoint and data protection• Explore Azure’s defense-in-depth security architecture• Use Azure network security patterns and best practices• Help safeguard data via encryption, storage redundancy, rights management, database security, and storage security• Help protect virtual machines with Microsoft Antimalware for Azure Cloud Services and Virtual Machines• Use the Microsoft Azure Key Vault service to help secure cryptographic keys and other confidential information• Monitor and help protect Azure and on-premises resources with Azure Security Center and Operations Management Suite• Effectively model threats and plan protection for IoT systems• Use Azure security tools for operations, incident response, and forensic investigation

Microsoft Azure SentinelPlan, deploy, and operate Azure Sentinel, Microsoft’s advanced cloud-based SIEMMicrosoft’s cloud-based Azure Sentinel helps you fully leverage advanced AI to automate threat identification and response – without the complexity and scalability challenges of traditional Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions. Now, three of Microsoft’s leading experts review all it can do, and guide you step by step through planning, deployment, and daily operations. Leveraging in-the-trenches experience supporting early customers, they cover everything from configuration to data ingestion, rule development to incident management… even proactive threat hunting to disrupt attacks before you’re exploited.Three of Microsoft’s leading security operations experts show how to:• Use Azure Sentinel to respond to today’s fast-evolving cybersecurity environment, and leverage the benefits of its cloud-native architecture• Review threat intelligence essentials: attacker motivations, potential targets, and tactics, techniques, and procedures• Explore Azure Sentinel components, architecture, design considerations, and initial configuration• Ingest alert log data from services and endpoints you need to monitor• Build and validate rules to analyze ingested data and create cases for investigation• Prevent alert fatigue by projecting how many incidents each rule will generate• Help Security Operation Centers (SOCs) seamlessly manage each incident’s lifecycle• Move towards proactive threat hunting: identify sophisticated threat behaviors and disrupt cyber kill chains before you’re exploited• Do more with data: use programmable Jupyter notebooks and their libraries for machine learning, visualization, and data analysis• Use Playbooks to perform Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)• Save resources by automating responses to low-level events• Create visualizations to spot trends, identify or clarify relationships, and speed decisions• Integrate with partners and other third-parties, including Fortinet, AWS, and Palo Alto

An expert guide for IT administrators needing to create and manage a public cloud and virtual network using Microsoft AzureWith Microsoft Azure challenging Amazon Web Services (AWS) for market share, there has been no better time for IT professionals to broaden and expand their knowledge of Microsoft's flagship virtualization and cloud computing service. Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services for Architects: Designing Cloud Solutions helps readers develop the skills required to understand the capabilities of Microsoft Azure for Infrastructure Services and implement a public cloud to achieve full virtualization of data, both on and off premise. Microsoft Azure provides granular control in choosing core infrastructure components, enabling IT administrators to deploy new Windows Server and Linux virtual machines, adjust usage as requirements change, and scale to meet the infrastructure needs of their entire organization.This accurate, authoritative book covers topics including IaaS cost and options, customizing VM storage, enabling external connectivity to Azure virtual machines, extending Azure Active Directory, replicating and backing up to Azure, disaster recovery, and much more. New users and experienced professionals alike will:Get expert guidance on understanding, evaluating, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Azure environments from Microsoft MVP and technical specialist John Savill Develop the skills to set up cloud-based virtual machines, deploy web servers, configure hosted data stores, and use other key Azure technologies Understand how to design and implement serverless and hybrid solutions Learn to use enterprise security guidelines for Azure deployment Offering the most up to date information and practical advice, Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services for Architects: Designing Cloud Solutions is an essential resource for IT administrators, consultants and engineers responsible for learning, designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining Microsoft virtualization and cloud technologies."One of the best Microsoft Azure books of all time" - BookAuthority

Guide to designing and developing cloud native applications in AzureKey Features Basics of Cloud Native Applications Designing Microservices Different cloud native options for developing Cloud Native Applications in Azure BOTs, Web Apps, Mobile Apps, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Functions Azure IOT Applications Azure Machine Learning Basics Enterprise Digital JourneysDescriptionThe mainstreaming of the cloud-native architecture as an enterprise discipline is well underway. According to the Forbes report, in January 2018, 83% of enterprise workloads will be in the cloud by 2020, 41% of enterprise workloads will run on public cloud platforms while another 22% will be running on hybrid cloud platforms.Customers are embarking on enterprise digital transformation journeys. Adopting cloud, cloud-native architectures, and microservices is an important aspect of the journey.This book starts with a brief introduction to the basics of cloud-native applications and cloud-native application patterns. It covers cloud-native options available in Azure.The objective of the book is to provide practical guidelines to an architect/designer/consultant/developer who is part of the Cloud application definition team. The book articulates a methodology that the implementation team needs to follow in a systematic manner and adapt them to fulfill the requirements for enabling the cloud-native application. It emphasizes on the interpersonal skills and techniques for organizing and directing the cloud-native definition, leadership buy-in, and leading the transition from planning to implementation. It also highlights steps to be followed and the patterns for developing cloud-native applications, cloud-native options available in Azure, developing BOT, and microservices based on Azure. It also covers how to develop simple IoT applications, Machine learning-based applications, and the serverless architecture using Azure with a practical and pragmatic approach.This book embraces a structured approach around the following key themes that represent the typical phases an enterprise traverses during its cloud-native application journey.What will you learnThis book aims to: Demonstrate the importance of cloud-native applications in elevating the effectiveness of organizational transformation programs and digital enterprise journeys using MS Azure. Disseminate current advancements and thought leadership in the area of cloud-native architecture in the context of digital enterprises. Provide initiatives with evidence-based, credible, field-tested and practical guidance in designing their respective architectures.Who this book is forThe book is intended for anyone looking for a career in Cloud technology, especially all aspiring Cloud Architects who want to learn cloud-native architectures, Microservices, IoT, BOT and Microsoft Azure platform.Table of Contents1. Basics of Cloud Native Applications2. Cloud Native Application Patterns3. Cloud Native Options available in Azure – BOTs, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Microservices, ML services4. Developing a Simple BOT using .NET Core5. Developing Cloud Native applications leveraging Microservices and Azure API Gateway6. Developing Integration capabilities using serverless architecture7. Developing a simple IoT application8. Developing a simple ML based application9. Different enterprise use cases which enable digital transformation using Cloud Native Applications

Get to grips with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity techniques to respond to adversaries and incidentsKey Features: Learn how to secure your Azure cloud workloads across applications and networks Protect your Azure infrastructure from cyber attacks Discover tips and techniques for implementing, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud services using best practicesBook Description:Security is integrated into every cloud, but this makes users put their guard down as they take cloud security for granted. Although the cloud provides higher security, keeping their resources secure is one of the biggest challenges many organizations face as threats are constantly evolving. Microsoft Azure offers a shared responsibility model that can address any challenge with the right approach.Revised to cover product updates up to early 2022, this book will help you explore a variety of services and features from Microsoft Azure that can help you overcome challenges in cloud security. You'll start by learning the most important security concepts in Azure, their implementation, and then advance to understanding how to keep resources secure. The book will guide you through the tools available for monitoring Azure security and enforcing security and governance the right way. You'll also explore tools to detect threats before they can do any real damage and those that use machine learning and AI to analyze your security logs and detect anomalies.By the end of this cloud security book, you'll have understood cybersecurity in the cloud and be able to design secure solutions in Microsoft Azure.What You Will Learn: Become well-versed with cloud security concepts Get the hang of managing cloud identities Understand the zero-trust approach Adopt the Azure security cloud infrastructure Protect and encrypt your data Grasp Azure network security concepts Discover how to keep cloud resources secure Implement cloud governance with security policies and rulesWho this book is for:This book is for Azure cloud professionals, Azure architects, and security professionals looking to implement secure cloud services using Azure Security Centre and other Azure security features. A solid understanding of fundamental security concepts and prior exposure to the Azure cloud will help you understand the key concepts covered in the book more effectively.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-900―Demonstrate your real-world knowledge of cloud services and how they can be provided with Microsoft Azure, including high-level concepts that apply throughout Azure, and key concepts specific to individual services. Designed for professionals in non-technical or technical roles, the Exam Ref series focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals level.Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:• Describe cloud concepts• Describe core Azure services• Describe core solutions and management tools on Azure• Describe general security and network security features• Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features• Describe Azure cost management and Service Level AgreementsThis Microsoft Exam Ref:• Organizes its coverage by exam objectives• Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you• Assumes you want to show foundational knowledge of cloud services and their delivery with Microsoft Azure; no technical background or IT experience is requiredAbout the ExamExam AZ-900 focuses on knowledge needed to describe cloud service benefits and usage considerations; explain IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; compare public, private, and hybrid cloud models; describe core Azure architectural components, products, solutions, and management tools; describe how network connectivity is secured in Azure; describe core identity services; describe Azure security tools, features, governance methodologies, and monitoring and reporting options; describe privacy, compliance, and data protection standards; describe Azure subscriptions, cost planning, and cost management; and describe SLAs and the service lifecycle.About Microsoft CertificationPassing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals credential, demonstrating that you can describe cloud concepts, core Azure services, and core solutions and management tools on Azure; general security and network security features; identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features; Azure cost management and SLAs.See full details at:www.microsoft.com/learn

The must-have reference for Azure newcomersAs Microsoft's Azure platform takes a larger stake in the cloud computing world, more tech pros need to know the ins-and-outs of this fast-growing platform. Microsoft Azure For Dummies is the essential guide for users who are new to the platform. Take your first steps into the world of Azure as you learn all about the core services―straight from a Microsoft expert. This book covers the Azure essentials you need to know, including building a virtual network on Azure, launching and scaling applications, migrating existing services, and keeping everything secure. In classic Dummies style, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Azure’s core services and―when you’re ready―how to move into more advanced services. Discover the basics of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure and learn what services you can access with Azure Build your cloud network with Azure and migrate an existing network to the platform Scale applications seamlessly and make sure your security is air-tightUpdated to included expanded information on data resources, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and collaboration, Microsoft Azure For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers the call for an entry-level, comprehensive guide that provides a simple-to-understand primer on core Azure services. It’s an invaluable resource for IT managers and others arriving at the platform for the first time.

A highly effective, integrated self-study system for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals examPrepare for the current version of the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam using the detailed information contained in this test preparation guide. Written by a cloud computing expert and experienced author, the book contains accurate practice questions, step-by-step exercises, and special elements that aid in learning and reinforce retention.Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam AZ-900) features in-depth coverage of every topic on the challenging exam. You will explore core Azure services, security, compliance, and trust. Fulfilling the promise of the All-in-One series, the guide serves as both a test preparation tool and an on-the-job reference for risk and compliance professionals.•100% coverage of all objectives for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam•Contains hands-on exercises and practical use cases for Microsoft Azure•Online content includes practice exam software with 120 questions

Prepare for the updated version of Microsoft Exam AZ-900 and help demonstrate your real-world knowledge of cloud services and how they can be provided with Microsoft Azure, including high-level concepts that apply throughout Azure, and key concepts specific to individual services. Designed for professionals in both non-technical or technical roles, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals level.Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Describe cloud concepts Describe Azure architecture and services Describe Azure management and governanceThis Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you want to show foundational knowledge of cloud services and their delivery with Microsoft AzureAbout the ExamExam AZ-900 focuses on knowledge needed to describe cloud computing; the benefits of using cloud services; cloud service types; core Azure architectural components; Azure compute, networking, and storage services; Azure identity, access, and security; Azure cost management; Azure features and tools for governance and compliance, and for managing and deploying resources; and Azure monitoring tools.About Microsoft CertificationPassing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals credential, validating your basic knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Azure. Whether you're new to the fi eld or a seasoned professional, demonstrating this knowledge can help you jump-start your career and prepare you to dive deeper into the many technical opportunities Azure offers.

Advance your career by learning how to apply Azure Fundamentals effectively with this comprehensive guide, accompanied by web-based tools such as mock exams, flashcards, and hands-on activities Key Features Master the fundamentals of Azure through a comprehensive exploration of compute, network, and storage services Learn essential tools and strategies for securing, governing, and administering Azure effectively Use the mobile-friendly bonus website that comes with the book to gain ample practice on the go Book DescriptionMicrosoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond, Second Edition, combines the comprehensive cloud fundamentals book with Packt's powerful exam training platform, offering a holistic learning experience designed to help you not just ace the AZ-900 exam but also apply that knowledge to excel in your career.Guiding you in building robust foundational knowledge of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, this book helps you prepare for the AZ-900 exam confidently. The online content, included with every purchase, will help you memorize key concepts and assess your exam readiness.Starting with an introduction to cloud computing and its advantages, the book systematically guides you through Azure architecture and services before progressing to management and governance within Azure. The online platform unlocks unlimited access to mock exams with exam-like timers, detailed solutions for each question, interactive flashcards, exam tips, and interactive activities-all accessible from your computer, tablet, and smartphone.By the end of this book, you'll be well prepared to pass the AZ-900 exam and have the foundational knowledge to delve into advanced cloud concepts. What you will learn Become proficient in foundational cloud concepts Develop a solid understanding of core components of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform Get to grips with Azure's core services, deployment, and management tools Implement security concepts, operations, and posture management Explore identity, governance, and compliance features Gain insights into resource deployment, management, and monitoring Who this book is forThis Azure fundamentals book is for individuals with technical or non-technical backgrounds who want to learn and explore the field of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure. There are no prerequisites to get started, only a willingness to learn and explore cloud concepts and Microsoft Azure. Table of Contents Introduction to Cloud Computing The benefits of using cloud services Azure core architectural components Azure core Resources Azure Identity and Access Azure Security Azure Cost Management Azure Governance and Compliance Azure Resource Deployment and Management Azure Monitoring Tools

Navigate Microsoft Azure cloud services like storage, security, networking, and compute cloud capabilities with ease and pass the AZ-104 exam while developing skills for daily useKey Features: Get to grips with AZ-104 exam topics like infrastructure and applications to help with Azure administration Experience Azure through practical labs based on real-world administrative tasks Learn practical management tips from experienced professionalsBook Description:Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond covers all the exam objectives and will help you to earn the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification with ease. Whether you're studying to pass the AZ-104 exam or just want hands-on experience in administering Azure, this AZ-104 study guide will help you to achieve your objectives.This book covers the latest Azure features and capabilities around configuring, managing, and securing Azure resources. Adhering to Microsoft's AZ-104 exam syllabus, this guide is divided into five modules. The first module will show you how to manage Azure identities and governance. You'll find out how to configure Azure subscription policies at the Azure subscription level and use Azure policies for resource groups. After that, the book covers techniques related to implementing and managing storage in Azure, enabling you to create and manage Azure Storage, including File and Blob storage. In the second module, you'll learn how to deploy and manage Azure compute resources. The third and fourth modules will teach you about configuring and managing virtual networks and monitoring and backing up Azure resources. Finally, you'll work through mock tests, with answers provided, to prepare for this exam.By the end of this book, you'll have the skills needed to pass the AZ-104 exam and be able to expertly manage Azure.What You Will Learn: Manage Azure Active Directory users and groups along with role-based access control (RBAC) Discover how to handle subscriptions and implement governance Implement and manage storage solutions Modify and deploy Azure Resource Manager templates Create and configure containers and Microsoft Azure app services Implement, manage, and secure virtual networks Find out how to monitor resources via Azure Monitor Implement backup and recovery solutionsWho this book is for:This book is for cloud administrators, engineers, and architects looking to understand Azure better and gain a firm grasp on administrative functions or anyone preparing to take the Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) exam. A basic understanding of the Azure platform is needed, but astute readers can comfortably learn all the concepts without having worked on the platform before by following all examples in the book.

Quickly preps technical and non-technical readers to pass the Microsoft AZ-900 certification examMicrosoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam AZ-900 is your complete resource for preparing for the AZ-900 exam. Microsoft Azure is a major component of Microsoft’s cloud computing model, enabling organizations to host their applications and related services in Microsoft’s data centers, eliminating the need for those organizations to purchase and manage their own computer hardware. In addition, serverless computing enables organizations to quickly and easily deploy data services without the need for servers, operating systems, and supporting systems. This book is targeted at anyone who is seeking AZ-900 certification or simply wants to understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure. Whatever your role in business or education, you will benefit from an understanding of Microsoft Azure fundamentals.Readers will also get one year of FREE access to Sybex’s superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, including hundreds of questions, a practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. This book will help you master the following topics covered in the AZ-900 certification exam: Cloud concepts Cloud types (Public, Private, Hybrid) Azure service types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) Core Azure services Security, compliance, privacy, and trust Azure pricing levels Legacy and modern lifecycles Growth in the cloud market continues to be very strong, and Microsoft is poised to see rapid and sustained growth in its cloud share. Written by a long-time Microsoft insider who helps customers move their workloads to and manage them in Azure on a daily basis, this book will help you break into the growing Azure space to take advantage of cloud technologies.

Pass the AZ-700 exam effortlessly with this comprehensive guide to Azure networking, covering all aspects of architecting, implementing, and managing Azure virtual networksPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Create and deploy a secure Azure network and implement dynamic routing and hybrid connectivity Master Azure network design for performance, resilience, scalability, and security Enhance your practical skills with hands-on labs aligned to the AZ-700 Network Engineer certificationBook Description:Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions is a comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of the AZ-700 exam to help you fully prepare to take the certification exam.Packed with essential information, this book is a valuable resource for Azure cloud professionals, helping you build practical skills to design and implement name resolution, VNet routing, cross-VNet connectivity, and hybrid network connectivity using the VPN Gateway and the ExpressRoute Gateway. It provides step-by-step instructions to design and implement an Azure Virtual WAN architecture for enterprise use cases.Additionally, the book offers detailed guidance on network security design and implementation, application delivery services, private platform service connectivity, and monitoring networks in Azure. Throughout the book, you'll find hands-on labs carefully integrated to align with the exam objectives of the Azure Network Engineer certification (AZ-700), complemented by practice questions at the end of each chapter, allowing you to test your knowledge.By the end of this book, you'll have mastered the fundamentals of Azure networking and be ready to take the AZ-700 exam.What You Will Learn: Recap the fundamentals of Azure networking Design and implement name resolution Implement cross-VNet and VNet internet connectivity Build site-to-site VPN connections using the VPN gateway Create an ExpressRoute connection Secure your network with Azure Firewall and network security groups Implement private access to Azure services Choose the right load balancing option for your networkWho this book is for:Whether you're an Azure network engineer or a professional looking to enhance your expertise in designing and implementing scalable and secure network solutions, this book is an invaluable resource. A basic understanding of cloud solutions will help you to get the most out of this book.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-104―and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft Azure administration. Designed for working Azure administrators, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate level.Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Manage Azure identities and governance Implement and manage storage Deploy and manage Azure compute resources Configure and manage virtual networking Monitor and back up Azure resourcesThis Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you want to demonstrate your ability to administer diverse Microsoft Azure cloud environmentsAbout the ExamExam AZ-104 focuses on knowledge needed to manage Azure AD objects, RBAC, subscriptions, and governance; manage storage accounts and Azure Storage data; configure Azure fi les and blob storage; configure VMs for high availability and scalability; automate VM deployment and configuration; create and configure VMs, containers, and Web Apps; implement, manage, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot virtual networking; configure name resolution and load balancing; integrate on-premises networks; monitor resources with Azure Monitor; implement backup and security.About Microsoft CertificationPassing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate credential, demonstrating your readiness to implement, manage, and monitor identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment, and to provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources as appropriate.See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

Learn what it takes to be an Azure Administrator and efficiently prepare for Exam AZ-104 with this authoritative resourceMCA Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator Study Guide: Exam AZ-104 prepares readers to take the AZ-104 Exam and to fully understand the role of a Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator. The book takes a practical and straightforward approach to Microsoft Azure, ensuring that you understand both the realities of working as an Administrator and the techniques and skills necessary to succeed on the AZ-104 Exam.In addition to providing you with access to the online Sybex test bank that includes hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and a glossary of terms, the study guide comprehensively explains all the following topics: How to manage Azure subscriptions and resources Implementing and managing storage Deploying and managing virtual machines Managing and configuring virtual networks How to Manage identitiesPerfect for anyone considering a career as a Microsoft Azure Administrator or preparing for the AZ-104 Exam, MCA Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator Study Guide: Exam AZ-104 also belongs on the bookshelves of practicing administrators who wish to brush up on the fundamentals of their profession.