Azure For Architects

This text describes “Azure for Architects, Second Edition,” a book published by Packt Publishing in January 2019, authored by Ritesh Modi. This resource is tailored for cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and developers aiming to design and implement robust cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. It delves into the architectural considerations necessary for building secure, scalable, and highly available applications in the cloud, leveraging the full spectrum of Azure services.

The book covers critical areas such as cloud design patterns, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for efficient deployments, and the development of serverless solutions using Azure Functions and Logic Apps. It also explores containerization with Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), data management strategies for both transactional and big data workloads, and the implementation of DevOps practices with Azure DevOps. Readers will gain comprehensive insights into optimizing Azure deployments, ensuring robust security, and effectively managing cloud governance and costs for enterprise-grade solutions.