A Developer's Guide to Cloud Apps Using Microsoft Azure


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Build and deploy modern and secure applications on Microsoft Azure by implementing best practices, patterns, and new technologies with this easy-to-follow guide Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key FeaturesLearn various methods to migrate legacy applications to cloud using different Azure servicesImplement continuous integration and deployment as a best practice for DevOps and agile developmentGet started with building cloud-based applications using containers and orchestrators in different scenariosBook Description Companies face several challenges during cloud adoption, with developers and architects needing to migrate legacy applications and build cloud-oriented applications using Azure-based technologies in different environments. A Developer's Guide to Cloud Apps Using Microsoft Azure helps you learn how to migrate old apps to Azure using the Cloud Adoption Framework and presents use cases, as well as build market-ready secure and reliable applications. The book begins by introducing you to the benefits of moving legacy apps to the cloud and modernizing existing ones using a set of new technologies and approaches. You'll then learn how to use technologies and patterns to build cloud-oriented applications. This app development book takes you on a journey through three major services in Azure, namely Azure Container Registry, Azure Container Instances, and Azure Kubernetes Service, which will help you build and deploy an application based on microservices. Finally, you'll be able to implement continuous integration and deployment in Azure to fully automate the software delivery process, including the build and release processes. By the end of this book, you'll be able to perform application migration assessment and planning, select the right Azure services, and create and implement a new cloud-oriented application using Azure containers and orchestrators. What you will learnGet to grips with new patterns and technologies used for cloud-native applicationsMigrate old applications and databases to Azure with easeWork with containers and orchestrators to automate app deploymentSelect the right Azure service for deployment as per the use casesSet up CI/CD pipelines to deploy apps and services on Azure DevOpsLeverage Azure App Service to deploy your first applicationBuild a containerized app using Docker and Azure Container RegistryWho this book is for This book is for cloud developers, software architects, system administrators, developers, and computer science students looking to understand the new role of the software architect or developer in the cloud world. Professionals looking to enhance their cloud and cloud-native programming concepts will also find this book useful. A sound background in C#, ASP.NET Core, and Visual Studio (any recent version) and basic knowledge of cloud computing will be helpful.




A Developer's Guide to .NET in Azure


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Develop cloud-native applications using serverless technologies, Azure services, and .NET with the help of this reference guide Key Features Create cloud-native .NET applications using cutting-edge technologies Design, develop, and deploy scalable, manageable, and resilient apps with various Azure services Explore serverless architecture and optimize application scalability through efficient design Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionA Developer’s Guide to .NET in Azure helps you embark on a transformative journey through Microsoft Azure that is tailored to .NET developers. This book is a curated compendium that’ll enable you to master the creation of resilient, scalable, and highly available applications. The book is divided into four parts, with Part 1 demystifying Azure for you and emphasizing the portal's utility and seamless integration. The chapters in this section help you configure your workspace for optimal Azure synergy. You’ll then move on to Part 2, where you’ll explore serverless computing, microservices, containerization, Dapr, and Azure Kubernetes Service for scalability, and build pragmatic, cost-effective applications using Azure Functions and Container apps. Part 3 delves into data and storage, showing you how to utilize Azure Blob Storage for unstructured data, Azure SQL Database for structured data, and Azure Cosmos DB for document-oriented data. The final part teaches you about messaging and security, utilizing Azure App Configuration, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Key Vault, and Azure AD B2C for robust, secure applications. By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered Azure's responsive infrastructure for exceptional applications.What you will learn Discover how to create serverless apps and services Design microservices with Azure Kubernetes service Get to grips with different Azure databases and storage services Find out how to use secret and configuration management Familiarize yourself with event-driven architecture Understand how to leverage Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Hubs Find out how to protect APIs and apps using Azure B2C Who this book is forThis book is for .NET developers and architects who are eager to master the art of creating and deploying robust applications using .NET and Azure. A foundational understanding of .NET and Azure will enable you to enhance your skills with this resourceful guide. Developers aspiring to explore the realms of microservices and serverless applications within the .NET and Azure landscapes will find this book invaluable.




Microsoft Azure Essentials Azure Web Apps for Developers


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The “Microsoft Azure Essentials” series helps you advance your technical skills with Microsoft Azure. “Microsoft Azure Essentials: Azure Web Apps for Developers” focuses on providing essential information about developing web applications hosted on Azure Web Apps. It is written with the developer who has experience using Visual Studio and the .NET Framework in mind. If Azure Web Apps is new to you, this book is for you. If you have experience developing for Azure Web Apps, this book is for you, too, because there are features and tools discussed in this text that are new to the platform.




Building Cloud Apps with Microsoft Azure


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This ebook walks you through a patterns-based approach to building real-world cloud solutions. The patterns apply to the development process as well as to architecture and coding practices. The content is based on a presentation developed by Scott Guthrie and delivered by him at the Norwegian Developers Conference (NDC) in June of 2013 (part 1, part 2), and at Microsoft Tech Ed Australia in September 2013 (part 1, part 2). Many others updated and augmented the content while transitioning it from video to written form. Who should read this book Developers who are curious about developing for the cloud, are considering a move to the cloud, or are new to cloud development will find here a concise overview of the most important concepts and practices they need to know. The concepts are illustrated with concrete examples, and each chapter includes links to other resources that provide more in-depth information. The examples and the links to additional resources are for Microsoft frameworks and services, but the principles illustrated apply to other web development frameworks and cloud environments as well. Developers who are already developing for the cloud may find ideas here that will help make them more successful. Each chapter in the series can be read independently, so you can pick and choose topics that you're interested in. Anyone who watched Scott Guthrie's "Building Real World Cloud Apps with Windows Azure" presentation and wants more details and updated information will find that here. Assumptions This ebook expects that you have experience developing web applications by using Visual Studio and ASP.NET. Familiarity with C# would be helpful in places.




Microsoft Azure Security Center


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Discover high-value Azure security insights, tips, and operational optimizations This book presents comprehensive Azure Security Center techniques for safeguarding cloud and hybrid environments. Leading Microsoft security and cloud experts Yuri Diogenes and Dr. Thomas Shinder show how to apply Azure Security Center’s full spectrum of features and capabilities to address protection, detection, and response in key operational scenarios. You’ll learn how to secure any Azure workload, and optimize virtually all facets of modern security, from policies and identity to incident response and risk management. Whatever your role in Azure security, you’ll learn how to save hours, days, or even weeks by solving problems in most efficient, reliable ways possible. Two of Microsoft’s leading cloud security experts show how to: • Assess the impact of cloud and hybrid environments on security, compliance, operations, data protection, and risk management • Master a new security paradigm for a world without traditional perimeters • Gain visibility and control to secure compute, network, storage, and application workloads • Incorporate Azure Security Center into your security operations center • Integrate Azure Security Center with Azure AD Identity Protection Center and third-party solutions • Adapt Azure Security Center’s built-in policies and definitions for your organization • Perform security assessments and implement Azure Security Center recommendations • Use incident response features to detect, investigate, and address threats • Create high-fidelity fusion alerts to focus attention on your most urgent security issues • Implement application whitelisting and just-in-time VM access • Monitor user behavior and access, and investigate compromised or misused credentials • Customize and perform operating system security baseline assessments • Leverage integrated threat intelligence to identify known bad actors




Hands-On Azure for Developers


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Gain practical skills with Azure and understand how to start developing scalable and easy-to-maintain cloud applications Key FeaturesGet up and running with the development aspects of Azure cloudBuild fault-tolerant and scalable applications on AzureA practical, developer-centric guide for Azure developersBook Description Microsoft Azure is one of the fastest growing public cloud service providers in the market currently, and also holds the second highest market share after AWS. Azure has a sophisticated set of services that will help you build fault-tolerant and scalable cloud-based applications. Hands-On Azure for Developers will take you on a journey through multiple PaaS services available in Azure, including App Services, Functions, and Service Fabric, and explain in detail how to build a complete and reliable system with ease. You will learn about how to maximize your skills when building cloud-based solutions leveraging different SQL/NoSQL databases, serverless and messaging components, and even search engines such as Azure Search. In the concluding chapters, this book covers more advanced scenarios such as scalability best practices, serving static content with Azure CDN, and distributing loads with Azure Traffic Manager. By the end of the book, you will be able to build modern applications on the Azure cloud using the most popular and promising technologies, which will help make your solutions reliable, stable, and efficient. What you will learnImplement serverless components such as Azure functions and logic appsIntegrate applications with available storages and containersUnderstand messaging components, including Azure Event Hubs and Azure Queue StorageGain an understanding of Application Insights and other proper monitoring solutionsStore your data with services such as Azure SQL and Azure Data Lake StorageDevelop fast and scalable cloud applicationsWho this book is for Hands-On Azure for Developers is for developers who want to build highly scalable cloud-based applications on Azure. Prior knowledge of Azure services will be an added advantage.




Microsoft Azure Essentials - Fundamentals of Azure


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Microsoft Azure Essentials from Microsoft Press is a series of free ebooks designed to help you advance your technical skills with Microsoft Azure. The first ebook in the series, Microsoft Azure Essentials: Fundamentals of Azure, introduces developers and IT professionals to the wide range of capabilities in Azure. The authors - both Microsoft MVPs in Azure - present both conceptual and how-to content for key areas, including: Azure Websites and Azure Cloud Services Azure Virtual Machines Azure Storage Azure Virtual Networks Databases Azure Active Directory Management tools Business scenarios Watch Microsoft Press’s blog and Twitter (@MicrosoftPress) to learn about other free ebooks in the “Microsoft Azure Essentials” series.




Microsoft Azure Tutorial the Ultimate Beginners Guide


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Windows Azure, which was later renamed as Microsoft Azure in 2014, is a cloud computing platform, designed by Microsoft to successfully build, deploy, and manage applications and services through a global network of datacenters. This tutorial explains various features of this flexible platform and provides a step-by-step description of how to use the same. This tutorial has been designed for software developers who are keen on developing best-in-class applications using this open and advanced platform of Windows Azure.




Practical Azure Application Development


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Get started and learn a step-by-step approach to application development using Microsoft Azure. Select the right services to solve the problem at hand in a cost-effective manner and explore the potential different services and how they can help in building enterprise applications. Azure has an ample amount of resources and tutorials, but most of them focus on specific services and explain those services on their own and in a given context. Practical Azure Application Development focuses on building complete solutions on Azure using different services. This book gives you the holistic approach to Azure as a solutions development platform. This book: Covers Azure as a solution development platform for building applications Provides real-world examples to understand why and when an Azure service is required Discusses how Azure helps to achieve continuous improvement and expansion of an application Provides application development experience from purchasing Azure to integrating with core Azure services, including an introduction to DevOps with VSTS What You'll Learn Use Azure services to solve real-world software problems Define the usage of Azure services and select the right services to solve the problem at hand Make clear and less ambiguous decisions about using different Azure services Take a holistic approach to Azure as a solution platform Understand the basics of security, data protection, and cost controls in Azure Who This Book Is For Developers, software engineers, and architects who have experience in .NET and web development, but have little or no knowledge in planning and developing an application on Azure




Learn Microsoft Azure


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Implement rich Azure SAAS-PAAS-IAAS ecosystems using containers, serverless services, and storage solutions DESCRIPTION Book explains Azure services offerings to advance resource creation to see how all the moving parts go together. It walks through various cloud development tools which will speed our development process. Books majorly covers practical information to get you started to a Proficient level and towards cloud mindset Azure Cloud offers enormous services to solve your problem in this modern world. Microsoft Azure has Web, Mobile, Big Data, IoT, AI + Machine Learning, Storage, Database, and so on. We will be going through some of these available services to solve our business problem in this book. If you are a .NET developer who wants to learn Microsoft Azure and want to have cloud mindset, this book is for you. Cloud application development requires a Cloud mindset. Cloud mindset is developed by gradually going through all the available services provided by Microsoft Azure and using the best fit solution for your problem. ÒIf you are C# DEVELOPER who wants to start with Azure, then this book is for you." KEY FEATURES This book starts from basic fundamentals and takes you to a professional level. Books emphasizes on real life project use case and in-depth implementation. Books starts right from scratch with creation of Azure account to manually creating Azure resources and deploying them. Exclusive topics are dedicated for Azure Web App, Web Job, Cloud Service (Web Role, Worker Role), Azure functions. All practical implementation of Azure services (PASS, Server less computing) are covered. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ÊAzure and Services Offered for .NET DevelopersÊÊ To create Free Azure Account and Web App Service on Azure Creating and Deploying a Sample ASP.NET Core on Azure Web App. Creating and Running a Background Job with help of Web Jobs on Azure Creating and Running a Service Bus Triggered Web Jobs on Azure to send mail to the Customer using Send Grid Creating your first Cloud Service app on Azure WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Students of Polytechnic Diploma Classes- Computer Science/ Information Technology Graduate Students- Computer Science/ CSE / IT/ Computer Applications Master Class StudentsÑMsc (CS/IT)/ MCA/ M.Phil, M.Tech, M.S. .NET developer, C# developer Table of Contents 1. The Era of Data Center 2. AbstractÊ 3. IntroductionÊÊ Day 1: Understanding Azure and Services Offered for .NET DevelopersÊÊ Day 2: Creating your Free Azure Account and Create Your First Web App Service on Azure Day 3: Creating and Deploying a Sample ASP.NET Core on Azure Web App. Day 4: Creating and Running a Background Job with help of Web Jobs on Azure Day 5: Creating and Running a Service Bus Triggered Web Jobs on Azure to send mail to the Customer using Send Grid Day 6: Creating your first Cloud Service app on Azure Day 7: Logic/Function as a Service Often Termed has Serverless Computing, Creating your First Azure Function on Microsoft Azure References