Learning Microsoft Azure: Cloud Computing and Development Fundamentals (Final)

Foreword by Magnus Mårtensson
Foreword by Thomas Maurer
Preface
   Greetings from the Author
   The Cloud Migration Journey to Azure That Leads Me to You
   Why I Wrote This Book
   Who Should Read This Book
   What You Will Learn
   Navigating This Book
      Part I: Cloud Computing and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
      Part II: Compute, Networking, Storage, and Databases
      Part III: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data, IoT, and Security
      Part IV: Integration, Infrastructure, and DevSecOps
      Part V: Governance, Migration, Architecture, and Development Tools
      Check Your Knowledge
      Learn by Doing (Try It!)
      Learning Resources and Further Readings
      What This Book Is Not
   Conventions Used in This Book
   Using Code Examples
   O’Reilly Online Learning
   How to Contact Us
   Acknowledgments
I. Cloud Computing and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
1. Cloud Computing Fundamentals
   What Is Cloud Computing?
      Benefits of the Cloud in Software Engineering and IT
      Cloud Computing Versus Virtualization
      Cloud Hypervisor: The Key to Virtualization in the Cloud
      Evolution of Cloud Computing
         Mainframe computing
         Cluster computing
         Grid computing
         Cloud computing
   Our Journey to the Modern Cloud
   Cloud Computing Deployment Models
      Public Cloud
         Advantages of using a public cloud
      Private Cloud
      Community Cloud
      Hybrid Cloud
   What Is Multi-Cloud?
      Hybrid Cloud Versus Multi-Cloud
   Public Cloud Computing Providers
      Microsoft Azure
      Amazon (AWS)
      Google Cloud Platform
      Oracle Cloud
      Alibaba Cloud
   Cloud Computing Service Models
      Infrastructure as a Service
      Platform as a Service
      Software as a Service
      Serverless Computing: Function as a Service and Backend as a Service
      Containers as a Service
      Data as a Service
         The challenges of data as a service
   Shared Responsibility in Cloud Computing and Azure
      Shared Responsibility Model Offers Cloud Security Advantages
   Capital Expeditures and Operational Expeditures
   Benefits of Adopting and Transformation to Modern Cloud Technologies
      Cloud Computing for Business Value and Customers
      Cloud Computing for IT Companies
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Resources
2. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
   Microsoft Azure as a Public Cloud Provider
      Microsoft Azure Helps Organizations Minimize Up-front Costs
      Benefits of a Cloud Provider
   Azure Portal
      Features of Azure Portal
   Microsoft Azure Services
      Overview of Azure Core Services
      Compute Services in Azure
      Networking Services in Azure
      Core Azure Storage Services
      Core Azure Database Services
      Identity Management and Security Services
      Developer Tools, Monitoring, and DevOps Services
      Cloud Migration and Hybrid + Multi-Cloud Cloud Services
   Core Architecture and Resource Management Concepts in Microsoft Azure
      Azure Management Groups
      Azure Subscriptions
      Azure Resource Groups
      Azure Resources
      Azure Resource Manager
   Azure Geographies, Regions, Region Pairs, and Azure Availability Zones
      Azure Geographies
      Azure Regions
      Azure Region Pairs
      Azure Availability Zones
   Cost Management in Microsoft Azure
   User Identities, Roles, and Active Directories in Azure
      Azure Role-Based Access Control
         Azure roles
   Learn by Doing (Try It!)
      Microsoft Azure Portal Hands-On
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Resources
II. Compute, Networking, Storage, and Databases
3. Microsoft Azure Cloud Compute Services
   Azure Compute for Developing Fully Managed Systems
   Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Machine Scale Sets
      Azure Virtual Machines
         Development and applications
      Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
      Scaling Options for Azure VM Scale Sets
   Azure App Service
      Azure Web App for Containers
   Static Web Apps
      Key Benefits and Uses of Azure Static Web Apps
   Serverless Compute Services
      Benefits of Serverless Architecture in the Cloud
      Azure Functions
         Components of Azure Functions
      Azure Durable Functions
         Key features and benefits of Azure Durable Functions
         Components of Azure Durable Functions
            Client functions
            Orchestrator functions
            Activity functions
            Entity functions
      Orchestration Triggers Kickstart Durable Functions
         The orchestrator is deterministic
      Durable Function Types: Stateful or Stateless?
         Application patterns for serverless stateful workflows
            Function chaining
            Fan-out / fan-in
            Async HTTP APIs
            Monitor pattern
            Human interaction
            Aggregator pattern
   Container Services in Azure
      Azure Containers and Azure Kubernetes Service
         Azure Container Registry
         Azure Container Instance
      Azure Container Apps
         Azure Kubernetes Services
   Making Sense of Quantum Computing in Azure
      Azure Quantum
         Azure Quantum Development Kit
   Learn by Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Resources
4. Microsoft Azure Cloud Networking
   Azure Networking
   Azure Networking Services Categories
      Azure Networking Services for Connectivity
         Azure Virtual Network
         Azure VNet Peering
         Azure Virtual Wide Area Network
         Azure ExpressRoute
            Azure ExpressRoute Global Reach
         Azure VPN gateway
         Different types of VPN gateway connections
         Azure NAT gateway for virtual networks
         Azure Domain Name System
         Azure Bastion
      Services for Application Protection
         Azure Firewall
         Azure DDoS Protection
         Azure Private Link
         Web Application Firewall
         Network security group (NSG)
         Azure Load Balancer
            Key uses of Azure Load Balancer
      Azure Networking Services for Application Delivery
         Azure Front Door
         Azure Application Gateway
         Azure Traffic Manager
         Azure CDN
      Azure Networking Services for Network Monitoring
         Azure Network Watcher
         Azure Monitor Network Insights
   Azure Space: Networking Beyond the Clouds
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
5. Microsoft Azure Cloud Storage and Databases
   Data Storage and Databases in the Cloud
      Data Storage Management in the Cloud
      Benefits of Digital Storage in the Cloud
   Big Data, Structured Databases, and Non-Structured Databases
   Azure Storage and Database Services in the Cloud
      Azure Storage
      Database Services in Azure
   Services for Azure Storage
      Azure Blob Storage
      Azure Files
      Azure Queue Storage
      Azure Table Storage
      Azure Managed Disks
      Azure Storage Security Best Practice Tips
   Azure Database Services
      Azure SQL as a Fully Managed Database Service
         Azure SQL deployment options
      Azure Cosmos DB
         Azure Cosmos DB consistency levels
         Azure Cosmos DB APIs
         Global distribution and replication using Azure Cosmos DB
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
III. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, IoT, and Security
6. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cognitive Services in Azure
   Artificial Intelligence on Azure: An Introduction
   Azure OpenAI Service and Evolution of Chat-GPT
      AI Technology Innovations and Terms You Need to Know
      Why Should You Learn AI?
      Benefits of AI to Businesses
   Machine Learning
      MLOps and DevOps: What’s the Difference?
      Deep Learning in ML
   Ethical and Responsible AI on Azure
   Azure AI and Cognitive Services
   Azure Machine Learning
      Machine Learning Studio
      Automated Machine Learning (AutoML)
      AI Builder for Power Platform
   Azure Applied AI Services
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
7. Big Data, Reporting, and Analytics Services in Azure
   Big Data, Reporting, and Analytics Services in Azure
      What Is Big Data?
   Big Data Solutions in Azure
      Big Data Use Cases in Azure
      Complex Big Data Pipeline Tools in Azure
         Azure Data Factory
         Azure Data Catalog
      Building, Configuring, and Deploying Big Data on Azure
         Evaluation of a big data goal and solution
         Identifying big data architecture
      Preparation of Production Environment
   Data Analytics
   Azure Big Data and Analytics Services
      Azure Data Lake
      Azure NoSQL for Big Data and Analytics
      Azure Stream Analytics
      Azure Synapse Analytics
      Azure Databricks
      Azure Data Lake Storage
      Azure HDInsight for Hadoop, R Server, HBase, Spark, and Storm Clusters
      Azure Data Factory
      Azure Analysis Services
      Power BI Embedded Analytics
      Microsoft Purview for Data Governance
   Final Note on Data Management and Analytics in Azure
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
8. Cloud IoT and Maps Services
   Internet of Things
      Making Sense of IoT Technology
      Components of an IoT Solution
      Different Types of IoT Applications
      Challenges of IoT
         The advantages of IoT
         The disadvantages of IoT
      IoT in Microsoft Azure
         Azure IoT
         Azure IoT Hub and its device provisioning service
         Azure IoT Central
         Azure IoT Plug and Play app
         Azure IoT DevKit and Azure-accredited IoT devices
         Digital Twins
         Securing IoT on Azure using Defender for IoT
   Azure Maps
      Control Results of Azure Maps with Geographic Scope
      Authentication and Security on Azure Maps
      Maps Integrations with Azure Event Grid
      Developing with Azure Maps
         Develop using REST APIs for the Maps Search service
         Developing using web and mobile software development kits
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
9. Azure Security, Identity Management, and DevSecOps
   Cybersecurity and Why It Matters
      Importance of Cybersecurity on Cloud Infrastructure
   Zero Trust Methodology in the Cloud
   Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and Securing Azure Infrastructure
      Responsibility for Security Strategies Is a Collaborative Effort
      Cloud Engineering Practices: Shift-Left or Shift-Right in DevSecOps
         Shift-left: Integrating security practices before production
         Shift-right: Continuous monitoring and improvement in production
         Security perspective: Shifting left versus shifting right
   Azure Security for Applications, Databases, and Networks
      Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM)
         Authentication and authorization
         Microsoft Entra ID security features
            Microsoft Entra ID Protection
            Microsoft Entra risk detection
            Microsoft Entra Connect for hybrid SSO and authentication
            Hybrid identities on Microsoft Entra ID
            Password hash synchronization
            Pass-through authentication
            Active Directory Federation Services
         Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
         Multi-Factor Authentication
         Conditional Access policies (CAP)
      Managed Identities on Azure
      Azure Key Vault
      Azure Network Security
      Microsoft Sentinel
      Microsoft Defender for Cloud
         Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
         Microsoft Defender for DevOps
         Microsoft Defender for Containers
         Microsoft Defender for App Service
   Security Best Practices for Azure
      Application Data Input Validation
      Implementing Security Scanning and Checks in Source Code and CI/CD Pipelines
      Secure Communication and Integration Between Applications and APIs
      Taking Error Handling Seriously: Not Just Debugging but Also Security
   DevSecOps: Security in Development, DevOps, and Infrastructure
   Adopting Security in DevOps Practices
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
IV. Integration, Infrastructure, and DevSecOps
10. Azure Cloud Integration Services and Tools
   Cloud Integration: An Introduction
      Types of Cloud Integration in Azure
   Benefits of Cloud Integration
      Reliability and Scalability of Applications
      Improved Work Efficiency and Cost Savings
      Business Agility and Better Business Processes
   Cloud Integration on Azure
      Introduction to Web APIs
      Different Types of Web APIs
      API Management Lifecycle
   Azure API Management
      Benefits of Azure API Management
      Components of Azure API Management
         Azure API gateway
         Azure API management plane
         Azure APIM developer portal
   Azure Logic Apps
      Benefits and Uses of Azure Logic Apps
      Pricing Tiers of Azure Logic Apps
      Azure Logic Apps Components
   Azure Service Bus: Cloud Messaging Broker Service
      Azure Service Bus Components
         Namespaces
         Queues
         Topics and subscriptions
      Choosing the Right Azure Cloud Messaging Implementation
   Azure Web PubSub
      The Architecture Pattern Used in Azure Web PubSub
      Benefits of Azure Web PubSub
      Fundamentals of Azure Web PubSub
      Typical Azure Web PubSub Workflow
   Azure Event Grid
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
11. Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, and Monitoring in Azure
   Introduction
   Cloud-Native Infrastructure
   Modern Application Development and DevOps
      The Core of DevOps and Its Function in Application Development
      Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing, and Monitoring
         Continuous integration
         Continuous deployment
         Continuous testing
         Continuous monitoring
   Azure DevOps
      Azure DevOps Cloud-Based and On-Premises Solutions
   Azure DevTest Labs for Training, Testing, and Demos
   Cloud Development and DevOps with GitHub
      GitHub for Education
   Cloud Infrastructure Automation and Management
      Infrastructure as Code
      Infrastructure as Code Using Hashicorp Terraform in Azure
   Infrastructure as Code Using Azure Resource Manager and Bicep
      When to Consider Azure Terraform over Azure Bicep or ARM
      Configuration as Code
      Policy as Code
   Monitoring and Infrastructure Management in Azure
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
V. Governance, Migration, Architecture, and Development Tools
12. Cloud Management and Governance in Azure
   Cloud Infrastructure Management and Governance
   Azure Resource Manager
      Managing and Organizing Resources Using Azure Resource Groups
      Azure Resource Locks for Cloud Assets Protection
   Azure Blueprints (Preview)
      Creation and Deployment of Azure Blueprints
      Azure Blueprints for Zero Trust Security and Cloud Migration
   Azure Monitor for Monitoring and Reliability
   Azure Automation
   Azure Policy for Compliance and Policy Management
   FinOps and Cost Management in Azure
      Azure Cost Management Tools
      Best Practices for Azure Cost Management
   Cost Management Optimization for Azure
   The Evolution of Cloud Management and Governance
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
13. Cloud Migration, Hybrid, and Multi-Cloud Solutions in Azure
   Cloud Adoption and Modernization
      Modernization of Legacy Applications and Traditional Infrastructure
      Digital Estate and the Prerequisites of Cloud Migration
         Identifying your organization’s digital estate
      Cloud Rationalization
         The five Rs of rationalization
   Cloud Adoption and Migration Anti-Patterns
   The Five Pillars of a Well-Architected Framework for Azure
      Pillar #1: Operational Excellence
         Automation of processes
         Cloud resource optimization
      Pillar #2: Security
      Pillar #3: Reliability
         Change management
      Pillar #4: Performance Efficiency
      Pillar #5: Cost Optimization
         Benefits of cost optimization of cloud resources
   Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
      Benefits of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
      Recommended Approach for Cloud Adoption in Azure
         The 4 S’s: Start Small Smart Steps
         Adopt a phased, interactive approach
         Using a hybrid approach
         Leverage the benefits of serverless technologies and Cloud automation
         Adopt a flexible DevOps approach
   Azure Well-Architected Review
      Benefits of Azure Well-Architected Review
   Microsoft Assessments for Evaluation and Review
      Useful Microsoft Assessments for Cloud Migration
   Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud Solutions in Azure
      Azure Arc
      Azure Arc-Enabled Kubernetes
      Azure Stack
      Azure VMware Solution
      Azure ExpressRoute
      Azure Site Recovery
      Azure VPN Gateway
      Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Solutions in Azure
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
14. Cloud Development Tools for Azure
   Importance of Development Tools for Developer Productivity
   Azure Development Tools for Engineers
      Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code
      Alternative IDEs for Java, Cross-Platform, or Mobile Development
         JetBrains Rider
         Eclipse
         IntelliJ IDEA
         Android Studio
         Xcode
   Azure Software Development Kits
   Azure Command-Line Tools
      Azure Cloud Shell
      Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI)
      Azure PowerShell
      Predictive IntelliSense in Azure Cloud Shell
   Azure Developer CLI (azd)
   Microsoft Dev Box
      Azure Deployment Environments in Microsoft Dev Box
   Azure DevOps and GitHub for Developers
      Azure DevOps
      GitHub
      GitHub Codespaces
   GitHub Command-Line Interface
      GitHub for Enterprise
   Learn By Doing (Try It!)
   Summary
   Check Your Knowledge
   Recommended Learning Resources
Afterword by Maxim Salnikov
   Getting Ready for the Transformation
Final Words from the Author
A. Check Your Knowledge Answers
   Chapter 1
   Chapter 2
   Chapter 3
   Chapter 4
   Chapter 5
   Chapter 6
   Chapter 7
   Chapter 8
   Chapter 9
   Chapter 10
   Chapter 11
   Chapter 12
   Chapter 13
   Chapter 14
Index