Microsoft Azure in Action (Final Release)

Through developer-friendly language and hands-on examples, Microsoft Azure in Action teaches you how to quickly master the core principles of cloud computing and start creating Azure-powered apps and architectures.

In Microsoft Azure in Action you will learn how to
Design and deploy high-performing cloud applications
Store, manage, and retrieve data at scale
Take command with PowerShell and the Azure CLI
Configure blob storage, launch VMs, and run serverless workloads
Protect your infrastructure with Azure’s built-in security features
Fine-tune performance for services like App Services and virtual machines

Microsoft Azure in Action is your fast-track guide to building and managing applications on Microsoft’s industry-leading cloud platform. You’ll explore the foundational pillars of Azure—compute, networking, and storage—that power everything on the platform. Packed with hands-on examples, clear guidance, and a touch of wit, this book makes learning Azure both practical and genuinely enjoyable.

About the Technology
Microsoft Azure is a massive cloud platform offering everything from basic compute and storage to enterprise infrastructure and on-demand AI. This book helps you navigate Azure, with the hands-on advice and examples you need to create, deploy, and manage business applications of any scale.

About the Book
Learn what’s in Microsoft Azure in Action and you’ll be on a path to Azure mastery. It is packed with real-world scenarios including setting up serverless architectures, using Azure’s powerful AI models, providing self-service developer infrastructure, and even creating on the-fly applications. Whether you’re taking on infrastructure optimization, security, performance enhancement, or application architecture decisions, author Lars Klint’s light touch keeps dry technical details from becoming boring.

What's Inside
Command-line control with PowerShell and Azure CLI
Manage blob storage, VMs, and serverless apps
Infrastructure security
Optimize performance