Microsoft Azure Storage: The Definitive Guide, 1st edition

Published by Microsoft Press (August 2, 2023) © 2024

  • Avinash Valiramani
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For cloud environments to operate and scale as they should, their storage components must be designed and configured well. Now, there's a complete, best-practice guide to designing, deploying, and managing Azure storage services for maximum performance, scalability, and value. Writing for every professional involved in delivering Azure workloads and services, leading enterprise cloud consultant Avinash Valiramani shows how to make the most of Azure storage tools and services to reduce downtime, avoid unnecessary cost, simplify management, and maintain excellent performance no matter how large you scale.

Valiramani addresses a wide spectrum of Azure storage-related tools and offerings, offering practical guidance for all stages of your Azure journey, and all environments, no matter how sophisticated. He presents up-to-date overviews and hands-on drill-downs into Azure blob, file, queue, and table storage; managed disks, Data Share, Data Box, and more. Drawing on extensive experience in widely diverse environments, he combines deep knowledge and practical field advice—systematically helping you make the most of all your Azure investments.

Chapter 1 Azure Blob Storage

Chapter 2 Azure Files

Chapter 3 Azure Managed Disks

Chapter 4 Azure Queue Storage

Chapter 5 Azure Data Box

Chapter 6 Azure Data Share

Avinash Valiramani is a highly experienced IT Infrastructure and Cloud Architect, specializing in Microsoft Technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SCCM, Intune, and Hyper-V. With over 17 years of expertise, he has worked with large and mid-size enterprises globally, designing their Cloud Architecture, devising migration strategies, and executing complex implementations. Avinash holds multiple certifications in Azure Infrastructure, Azure Artificial Intelligence, Azure Security, and Microsoft 365.

As part of the Microsoft Azure Best Practices series, Avinash is currently publishing four books, including this one, that draw from extensive real-world experiences. These books provide a comprehensive and concise resource for aspiring technologists and professionals alike. In addition to his Microsoft expertise, Avinash is also certified in Amazon AWS, Barracuda, Citrix, VMware, and other IT/Security industry domains, which further complements his skill set.

Avinash's contributions extend beyond writing books. He has authored an Azure Virtual Desktop course for O'Reilly Media and has plans for creating additional courses in the near future. You can stay updated with Avinash's insights and updates by following him on Twitter at @avaliramani. Furthermore, he will be sharing frequent blogs on his websites www.avinashvaliramani.com and www.cloudconsulting.services.

With his wealth of experience, industry certifications, and passion for advancing cloud technologies, Avinash Valiramani is a trusted advisor and sought-after resource in the realm of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office365. His expertise and dedication make him an invaluable asset for anyone seeking to leverage the full potential of the cloud.

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