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

Learn Microsoft Azure from the ground up to strengthen your fundamentals, build cloud apps, and gain real-world experience with each project

Provides knowledge of general concepts, projects, use cases, and all the essential things you need to know about Microsoft Azure

Jonah C. Andersson

Senior Azure Consultant, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft MVP, Author

Offers practical, hands-on examples that will help you learn and build better solutions

Sherry List

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

Co-Founder & CEO, SyntheticAIdata

Key Features Explore Entra ID, networking, storage, and serverless through guided Azure projects Develop practical solutions using CI/CD pipelines, containerized apps, and security practices Build confidence in governance and cost optimization to manage Microsoft Azure projects effectively Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Free Book Description Want to get hands-on with Microsoft 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 guide will empower you to build real-world cloud apps using Microsoft Azure.

Through real-world projects, you’ll explore core cloud concepts and gain the experience needed to confidently launch your cloud engineer 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 containerized applications. 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 Microsoft Azure’s capabilities and a portfolio of practical projects that showcase your job-ready skills, preparing you for Azure certification paths and success in entry-level cloud engineer roles.

What you will learn Set up Microsoft Azure and explore cloud fundamentals Implement Entra ID and hybrid identity solutions Build and secure storage using Azure Blob Storage Design virtual networks and configure VPN gateways Deploy and manage cloud apps with Azure App Service Create CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Deploy containerized applications with Azure Kubernetes Service Who this book is for If you are 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, students, and certification seekers, it offers simple, step-by-step guidance to help you gain confidence in the cloud. No prior Azure experience is needed, only a basic understanding of cloud concepts and programming will be helpful.

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 (N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)