What this book covers
Chapter 1, Azure Fundamentals, offers an introduction to basic Microsoft Azure concepts including core Azure services such as Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Resource Manager.
Chapter 2, Basics of Infrastructure as Code, discusses automated deployments of infrastructure in Azure using ARM templates, Azure Bicep, and Terraform.
Chapter 3, Understanding Azure Virtual Networks, introduces networking in Microsoft Azure, starting with general virtual network concepts, best practices, and configuration options.
Chapter 4, Exploring Azure Load Balancer, sees us implement load balancing in Microsoft Azure using Azure Load Balancer in connection with Azure Virtual Machines.
Chapter 5, Provisioning Azure Virtual Machines, discusses the fundamentals of virtual machines in Microsoft Azure, including concepts such as provisioning, automation, and storage.
Chapter 6, Configuring Virtual Machine Extensions, examines how to configure extensions for virtual machines in Azure to allow you to enhance the configuration and service provisioning process.
Chapter 7, Configuring Backups, shows you how to configure backups for virtual machines using Azure Backup.
Chapter 8, Configuring and Managing Disks, discusses working with managed disks in Microsoft Azure, including different disk types, performance options, and cost optimizations.
Chapter 9, Configuring Blob Storage, examines how to store files in Azure Storage using Blob Storage for future integrations and services.
Chapter 10, Azure Files and Azure File Sync, looks at working with file shares in Microsoft Azure as an alternative to file shares configured on-premises.
Chapter 11, Azure Storage Security and Additional Tooling, uncovers some advanced topics related to storage in Microsoft Azure including replication, security, and automation.
Chapter 12, Using Azure Policy, looks at how to set up automated governance of infrastructure in Microsoft Azure using both built-in and native policies.
Chapter 13, Azure Monitor and Alerts, introduces monitoring in Microsoft Azure with Azure Monitor, including configuring alerts.
Chapter 14, Log Analytics, examines how to aggregate logs in Microsoft Azure with Kusto queries run within a Log Analytics workspace.
Chapter 15, Exploring Network Watcher, shows how to validate and debug network flows in Microsoft Azure using Network Watcher and its capabilities.