Microsoft Azure For Dummies

The must-have reference for Azure newcomers

As 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-tight

Updated to included expanded information on data resources, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and collaboration, Microsoft Azure For Dummies, 2^nd 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.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Azure 5

Chapter 1: Introducing Microsoft Azure 7

Chapter 2: Exploring Azure Resource Manager 29

Part 2: Deploying Infrastructure Services to Microsoft Azure 49

Chapter 3: Managing Storage in Azure 51

Chapter 4: Planning Your Virtual Network Topology 71

Chapter 5: Deploying and Configuring Azure Virtual Machines 99

Chapter 6: Shipping Docker Containers in Azure 129

Part 3: Deploying Platform Resources to Microsoft Azure 151

Chapter 7: Deploying and Configuring Azure App Service Apps 153

Chapter 8: Running Serverless Apps in Azure 179

Chapter 9: Managing Databases in Microsoft Azure 193

Chapter 10: Using Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Azure 215

Part 4: Providing High Availability, Scalability, and Security for Your Azure Resources 237

Chapter 11: Protecting the Azure Environment 239

Chapter 12: Managing Identity and Access with Azure Active Directory 265

Chapter 13: Implementing Azure Governance 285

Part 5: Going Beyond the Basics in Microsoft Azure 303

Chapter 14: Discovering DevOps in Microsoft Azure 305

Chapter 15: Monitoring Your Azure Environment 319

Chapter 16: Extending Your On-Premises Environment to Azure 343

Part 6: The Part of Tens 369

Chapter 17: Top Ten Azure Technology Opportunities to Watch 371

Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Optimize an Azure Environment 381

Index 389

Jack Hyman is a Microsoft-certified cloud solution consultant. His professional specialties include cloud strategy and architecture, cloud security, and infrastructure solutions. He is also the author of Microsoft Power BI For Dummies.

Your business forecast: cloudy

Microsoft’s cloud computing platform can be used to power and grow your business, and this book can teach you how to make the most out of this powerful service. Take a peek at the most important Azure^® services, with simple instructions on making it all go. Cloud storage, virtual machines, web apps, artificial intelligence—this friendly guide teaches you about all that stuff. You’ll also walk through Azure security and governance processes and get hot tips on making it all run more smoothly. It’s a lot. This book makes it easy.

Inside…

• Grasping cloud computing basics
• Subscribing to Azure and keeping your tools current
• Designing and deploying virtual machines and networks
• Using Docker with Azure
• Applying data management and analytics
• Collaborating in Azure