Develop cloud-native applications using serverless technologies, Azure services, and .NET with the help of this reference guide
Key Features
- Create cloud-native .NET applications using cutting-edge technologies
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable, manageable, and resilient apps with various Azure services
- Explore serverless architecture and optimize application scalability through efficient design
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
A Developer’s Guide to .NET in Azure helps you embark on a transformative journey through Microsoft Azure that is tailored to .NET developers. This book is a curated compendium that’ll enable you to master the creation of resilient, scalable, and highly available applications.
The book is divided into four parts, with Part 1 demystifying Azure for you and emphasizing the portal's utility and seamless integration. The chapters in this section help you configure your workspace for optimal Azure synergy. You’ll then move on to Part 2, where you’ll explore serverless computing, microservices, containerization, Dapr, and Azure Kubernetes Service for scalability, and build pragmatic, cost-effective applications using Azure Functions and Container apps. Part 3 delves into data and storage, showing you how to utilize Azure Blob Storage for unstructured data, Azure SQL Database for structured data, and Azure Cosmos DB for document-oriented data. The final part teaches you about messaging and security, utilizing Azure App Configuration, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Key Vault, and Azure AD B2C for robust, secure applications.
By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered Azure's responsive infrastructure for exceptional applications.
What you will learn
- Discover how to create serverless apps and services
- Design microservices with Azure Kubernetes service
- Get to grips with different Azure databases and storage services
- Find out how to use secret and configuration management
- Familiarize yourself with event-driven architecture
- Understand how to leverage Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Hubs
- Find out how to protect APIs and apps using Azure B2C
Who this book is for
This book is for .NET developers and architects who are eager to master the art of creating and deploying robust applications using .NET and Azure. A foundational understanding of .NET and Azure will enable you to enhance your skills with this resourceful guide. Developers aspiring to explore the realms of microservices and serverless applications within the .NET and Azure landscapes will find this book invaluable.
Table of Contents
- Setting Up Your Development Environment
- Creating Docker Containers on Azure
- Building Resilient Applications with Dapr
- Designing Microservices with AKS and Containers in Azure
- Building Serverless Apps with Azure Functions and Container Apps
- Exploring Azure Blob Storage
- Creating an Azure SQL Database
- Creating Documents via .NET for Azure Cosmos DB
- Utilizing Azure App Configuration
- Processing Data with Azure Event Hubs
- Designing Ready-Made Solutions with Azure Service Bus
- Enhancing Data Protection with Azure Key Vault
- Managing Access with Azure Active Directory B2C
Anuraj Parameswaran is a seasoned IT expert with over 19 years of experience, starting in 2004, with a strong focus on Azure and .NET technologies. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Socxo Solutions Pvt. Ltd., he has received seven prestigious Microsoft MVP awards. Anuraj actively participates in mentoring programs, delivers speeches at various events, and contributes extensively to both Microsoft and Azure communities. His commitment to sharing knowledge and embracing lifelong learning is exemplified by his involvement as a technical reviewer for Packt books.
Tamir Al Balkhi is a technology problem solver with 15 years of experience developing innovative and effective solutions for clients across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail. From steering small to medium-sized business projects to overseeing large enterprise implementations, Tamir has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical prowess. As a cloud architect and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Tamir specializes in designing and delivering best-in-class cloud solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. His agile-first mindset and commitment to a test-driven delivery approach have been instrumental in his ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and beyond client expectations.
