Microsoft Azure For Dummies
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The must-have reference for Azure newcomers
As Microsoft’s Azure platform takes a larger stake in the cloud computing world, more tech pros need to know the ins-and-outs of this fast-growing platform. Microsoft Azure For Dummies is the essential guide for users who are new to the platform. Take your first steps into the world of Azure as you learn all about the core services―straight from a Microsoft expert. This book covers the Azure essentials you need to know, including building a virtual network on Azure, launching and scaling applications, migrating existing services, and keeping everything secure. In classic Dummies style, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Azure’s core services and―when you’re ready―how to move into more advanced services.
- Discover the basics of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure and learn what services you can access with Azure
- Build your cloud network with Azure and migrate an existing network to the platform
- Scale applications seamlessly and make sure your security is air-tight
Updated to included expanded information on data resources, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and collaboration, Microsoft Azure For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers the call for an entry-level, comprehensive guide that provides a simple-to-understand primer on core Azure services. It’s an invaluable resource for IT managers and others arriving at the platform for the first time.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 2nd edition (5 Jan. 2023), For Dummies |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1119898064 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1119898061 |
| Dimensions | 18.29 x 2.79 x 23.11 cm |
by Ian Stirk
Conclusion
This book aims to provide a gentle yet thorough introduction to Microsoft Azure, does it succeed?
I think it depends on the type of reader. If you’re a traditional ‘Dummies book series’ reader, then it fails, because it makes too many assumptions. If you work in IT, and especially if you already have some cloud/Azure knowledge, then it succeeds.
Assuming you have some IT knowledge, then the book covers a wide range of topics, and sufficient depth, to give you some confidence in the topics. One gripe I had was, sometimes the author includes too much detail about the topic (e.g. the meaning of the various HTTP verbs), I think this is not necessary in an introductory book (else put it in footnotes or appendices).
I don’t think this is a Dummies series book. But it is a useful introduction to a wide range of Azure topics if you work in IT and already have some cloud knowledge.