Azure Cloud Projects: Learn Microsoft Azure through hands-on, real-world projects

Learn Microsoft Azure from the ground up—master the fundamentals, build simple cloud applications, and gain real-world experience with each project

Key Features
Understand the core concepts of Azure, including its architecture and primary services
Learn to build full-fledged Azure projects—from web apps to containerized solutions
Start with Azure basics and move to advanced topics like DevOps, security, and cost optimization
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Book Description
Want to get hands-on with Azure and boost your cloud solution skills by working on real-world projects? Azure Cloud Projects is your go-to resource. Written by a seasoned Microsoft Cloud Technologies Architect renowned for his expertise in crafting innovative solutions, this hands-on guide will empower you to build real-world applications using Microsoft Azure.

Through hands-on projects, you’ll explore core cloud concepts and gain the experience needed to confidently launch your cloud career. The chapters help you build a strong foundation in cloud computing and Azure services, including how to set up your Azure account and navigate the portal. You’ll learn how to develop increasingly complex solutions as you progress—from configuring networks and deploying web apps to managing databases and containers. Advancing through the chapters, you’ll learn how to implement identity and access controls with Entra ID, automate workflows using Azure Functions, build a CI/CD pipeline with Azure DevOps, and optimize cloud costs for scalable growth.

By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid grasp of Azure’s capabilities and a portfolio of practical projects that showcase your job-ready skills and set you up for success in entry-level cloud roles.

What you will learn
Set up Azure and explore cloud fundamentals
Implement Entra ID and hybrid identity solutions
Build and secure storage with Azure Blob Storage
Design virtual networks and configure VPN gateways
Deploy your first web app using Azure App Service
Automate workflows with Azure Functions
Create CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
Who this book is for
If you're new to cloud computing and want to build a solid foundation in Microsoft Azure, this book is for you. Ideal for aspiring cloud engineers, junior developers, IT support staff, and tech enthusiasts, it offers simple, step-by-step guidance to help you learn by doing. No prior Azure experience is needed—just a basic understanding of cloud concepts and familiarity with programming.

Table of Contents
Introduction to Azure and Cloud Computing
Implementing Entra ID and Hybrid Connectivity
Implementing Azure Storage Solutions
Understanding the Azure Network Topology, Design Principles, and Best Practices
Implementing a Serverless Solution
Principles and Practices of Scalable Data Management
Building a Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Pipeline
Designing and Building a Containerized Solution on Azure
Enhancing Security and Compliance in an Azure Project
Developing a Cloud Cost Optimization Strategy