Ultimate Azure IaaS for Infrastructure Management - Unleash Azure’s Compute, Storage and Network Components to Architect and Secure Your Cloud Infrastructure (English Edition) #824977

“Elevate Your Skills to Master The Cloud”

Key Features
● Step-by-step guide and real-world scenarios to help readers confidently implement Azure IaaS solutions.
● Detailed explanations of Azure IaaS components like virtual machines, storage, and networks, offering a thorough understanding of each element in the cloud infrastructure.
● Insights into evolving cloud technologies to keep skills relevant and prepare for advanced services.

Book Description
Ultimate Azure IaaS for Infrastructure Management is your go-to guide for mastering Azure’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). The book demystifies the complexities of cloud architecture, offering readers a clear path to understanding and leveraging Azure’s full potential starting from the basics.

The book begins by introducing you to the fundamentals of Azure IaaS, ensuring a solid foundation. As you progress, the book offers practical, step-by-step tutorials based on real-world scenarios, to deploy virtual machines, manage storage, secure networks, and design comprehensive cloud solutions.

Each chapter builds on the last delving into advanced topics, ensuring you stay ahead in the ever-evolving cloud landscape. By the time you finish, you’ll not only have mastered current Azure IaaS technologies but also be equipped with resources to continue your learning journey, ensuring your skills remain up-to-date in the fast-changing tech world.

What you will learn
● Master the art of designing and architecting effective Azure cloud solutions.
● Learn how to select the right Azure resources for various scenarios.
● Discover strategies for deploying scalable Azure cloud services with ease.
● Gain expertise in managing and securing Azure storage solutions.
● Create and configure secure, high-performance virtual networks in Azure.
● Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
● Optimize Azure cloud resources for maximum cost efficiency and performance.
● Build a solid foundation to stay ahead with emerging cloud technologies.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Azure IaaS
2. Getting Started with Azure IaaS
3. Azure IaaS Compute Services
4. Azure IaaS Storage Services
5. Azure IaaS Networking Services
6. Azure IaaS Monitoring
7. Azure IaaS Optimization
8. Azure IaaS Automation
9. Azure IaaS Designing Solutions
10. Azure IaaS Epilogue
    Index

About the Authors
Dean Cefola brings over 25 years of IT experience to his role as a Principal Cloud Engineer for Azure at Microsoft. Beyond his work at Microsoft, he is heavily involved in The Azure Academy, serving as owner, presenter, trainer, and consultant.

Cefola's career path in IT has been extensive. He began at the helpdesk, progressing to client and device administration using industry tools like SMS and System Center Configuration Manager. His experience expanded into datacenter operations, where he honed his skills in server administration and later transitioned to VMware administration. This foray into virtualization sparked his interest in automation, leading him to explore PowerShell and System Center Orchestrator.

The diverse skillset Cefola acquired laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. He leveraged his knowledge to build private cloud environments, ultimately culminating in his current role at Microsoft, where he focuses on Azure cloud solutions.