The Azure Cloud Native Architecture Mapbook

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Enhance your Azure architecture practice and embark on a cloud-native journey with this comprehensive guide. Azure provides a multitude of services for architecting solutions, and this resource, featuring original maps and expert analysis, will assist you in exploring Azure to find the best options for your needs. It begins by outlining key architectural aspects and mapping various perspectives, addressing a range of use cases for each discipline. You will familiarize yourself with essential cloud terminology and strategic considerations crucial for a successful cloud transition. As you progress, you will delve into technical insights from a solutions architect's viewpoint, examining infrastructure elements like networking, disaster recovery, and high availability. The guide emphasizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform, while also covering cloud design patterns and distributed architecture from an application architect's angle. You will engage with both traditional (ETL and OLAP) and modern data practices (big data and advanced analytics) in the cloud, culminating in an understanding of cloud-native security. By the end, you will have acquired best practices and a well-rounded knowledge of various architectural perspectives, making this guide invaluable for aspiring Azure Architects, security specialists, and developers looking to deepen their Azure expertise.