The Azure platform consists primarily of three parts: part 1, called Azure Execution Model, denotes the areas where you can provide your services and applications in the cloud; parts 2 and 3, called Azure Application Building Blocks and Azure Data Services, refer to services that extend the platform to common capabilities and functionalities.
I could actually quit the description of the platform, because most users get only these three parts to see, but there are still more. Many other services are working under the hood of the platform and ensure the ongoing operation. These services include, for example, the Azure traffic manager, the Azure load balancer, and the Azure resource manager. All of these services can be customized using various interfaces for your personal needs.
In this chapter, I'll introduce you to the Azure resource manager in detail and we'll explore the following topics:
- Azure resource manager and Azure resource groups
- Azure resource...