Learning Path: Microsoft Azure: Cloud Computing and Storage

Cloud computing is on the rise. More and more business are opting for cloud computing. The platform that is well-known in this domain is Microsoft Azure. If you’re a developer or an IT architect looking forward to make use of cloud computing, this Learning Path is for you. This Learning Path will start with a brief introduction to cloud computing with Azure and then dive into the fundamental steps such as exploring the Azure portal and managing the Azure platform. You will learn to implement the Azure Virtual Machine, and work with Resource Manager. After that, you will explore the Azure SQL Server Database, followed by seeing how to deploy, configure, and manage Azure Web Apps that connect you to the cloud.

Moving further, get on with the basics of Azure Functions. Then, learn how to create functions such as WebHooks, Azure Connected, and event processing. Moving ahead, the video demonstrates how to develop, manage, deploy, and monitor your Azure functions in almost any language such as C#, F#, Node.js, Python, PHP, as well as scripting options such as Bash, Batch, and PowerShell.

Finally, get introduced to Windows Azure storage and how it can be used to build large-scale, real-world applications in various scenarios using Azure storage services like blob, table, queue, and file. Next, this tutorial will teach you about storage accounts and the overview to client library.

By the end of this Learning Path, you will be well-versed with the intricacies of Microsoft Azure and professional at it.

About The Author :

Peter De Tender has 20 years of professional expertise in Microsoft Infrastructure consulting and architecting, with a main focus on Microsoft Cloud technologies (Azure, Enterprise Mobility Suite, Office 365...). After working for some of the top Microsoft partners in Belgium, he ran his own successful business for several years, mainly providing Infrastructure and Cloud Architect training and readiness in a passionate and enthusiastic way. Peter coached several Microsoft Partners all over the world in doing more Microsoft business, both from a technical and business angle Just recently, as of June 2016 to be exact, Peter joined Microsoft Corp as an FTE Azure Architect and Program Manager in the global AzureCAT GSI team, part of Azure engineering, where his role consists of providing Azure-focused readiness training and cloud practice building coaching to the TOP Microsoft Global System Integrators.

Paul Oliver is the Principal Software Architect at Vosaic. Vosaic helps its users unlock insights with video for education and simulations. Vosaic is closely aligned with Hudl, which is the premier video platform for sports. Throughout his career, he's been passionate about building well-architected software solutions with security of primary importance. He's architected several applications in the cloud using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Heroku.

Harshul Patel is a technology enthusiast from India; he is thoroughly knowledgeable in virtualization and cloud computing technologies. Harshul was one of the early Indian adopters of Windows PowerShell. He frequently lectures on Windows PowerShell in user group gatherings and delivers training across various organizations. He is also the proud recipient of multiple faculty awards and has received an innovation award from his employer.