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-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.

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.

Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Azure 5Chapter 1: Introducing Microsoft Azure 7Chapter 2: Exploring Azure Resource Manager 29Part 2: Deploying Infrastructure Services to Microsoft Azure 49Chapter 3: Managing Storage in Azure 51Chapter 4: Planning Your Virtual Network Topology 71Chapter 5: Deploying and Configuring Azure Virtual Machines 99Chapter 6: Shipping Docker Containers in Azure 129Part 3: Deploying Platform Resources to Microsoft Azure 151Chapter 7: Deploying and Configuring Azure App Service Apps 153Chapter 8: Running Serverless Apps in Azure 179Chapter 9: Managing Databases in Microsoft Azure 193Chapter 10: Using Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Azure 215Part 4: Providing High Availability, Scalability, and Security for Your Azure Resources 237Chapter 11: Protecting the Azure Environment 239Chapter 12: Managing Identity and Access with Azure Active Directory 265Chapter 13: Implementing Azure Governance 285Part 5: Going Beyond the Basics in Microsoft Azure 303Chapter 14: Discovering DevOps in Microsoft Azure 305Chapter 15: Monitoring Your Azure Environment 319Chapter 16: Extending Your On-Premises Environment to Azure 343Part 6: The Part of Tens 369Chapter 17: Top Ten Azure Technology Opportunities to Watch 371Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Optimize an Azure Environment 381Index 389