about this book
Azure is a massive platform. From compute to storage, AI to networking, there are hundreds of services and thousands of ways to stitch them together. When I started with Azure back in 2012, I was both excited and completely overwhelmed. This book exists to take that feeling of “Where do I start?” and turn it into “I know what to do next.”
The goal of Microsoft Azure in Action is to give you a practical, hands-on path into Azure. You won’t just learn what the services are—you’ll learn how to apply them in real-world scenarios. This book avoids heavy academic writing and instead focuses on being engaging, straightforward, and useful. You’ll see how I use Azure every day, with examples that are as relevant and relatable as possible.
Who should read this book
This book is for developers, engineers, students, and IT professionals who want to build real solutions in the cloud:
- If you’re a developer, you’ll learn how to design and run applications that take advantage of Azure’s services.
- If you’re a systems or data engineer, you’ll get a solid foundation in infrastructure, storage, networking, and security.
- If you’re a student or new to cloud, this book will give you a guided tour of the essentials so you can hit the ground running.
You don’t need to be a seasoned cloud architect to benefit; a working knowledge of basic software or IT concepts is enough. The only thing you need is curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty.