This book shows you how to develop applications that work with Azure Cosmos DB. Azure and other cloud applications typically work with massive amounts of data that can be organized in different ways. These applications will often require elastic scale out of storage and throughput, and to work across new geographical regions. This is the ...

Get started and learn a step-by-step approach to application development using Microsoft Azure. Select the right services to solve the problem at hand in a cost-effective manner and explore the potential different services and how they can help in building enterprise applications. Azure has an ample amount of resources and tutorials, but most of them focus on specific services and explain those services on their own and in a given context. Practical Azure Application Development focuses on building complete solutions on Azure using different services. This book gives you the holistic approach to Azure as a solutions development platform. This book: Covers Azure as a solution development platform for building applications Provides real-world examples to understand why and when an Azure service is required Discusses how Azure helps to achieve continuous improvement and expansion of an application Provides application development experience from purchasing Azure to integrating with core Azure services, including an introduction to DevOps with VSTS What You'll Learn Use Azure services to solve real-world software problems Define the usage of Azure services and select the right services to solve the problem at hand Make clear and less ambiguous decisions about using different Azure services Take a holistic approach to Azure as a solution platform Understand the basics of security, data protection, and cost controls in Azure Who This Book Is For Developers, software engineers, and architects who have experience in .NET and web development, but have little or no knowledge in planning and developing an application on Azure

Learn the main features of Azure Cosmos DB and how to use Microsoft’s multi-model database service as a data store for mission-critical applications. The clear examples help in writing your own applications to take advantage of Cosmos DB’s multi-model, globally distributed, elastic database. Simple step-by-step instructions show how to resolve common and uncommon scenarios involving Azure Cosmos DB, and scenarios such as delivering extremely low response times (in the order of milliseconds), and scaling rapidly and globally. Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB Revealed demonstrates a multitude of possible implementations to get you started. This book guides you toward best practices to get the most out of Microsoft’s Cosmos DB service. Later chapters in the book cover advanced implementation features, helping you master important elements such as securing the database, querying, and using various APIs. What You'll Learn Set up a development environment to work with Azure Cosmos DB Configure Azure Cosmos DB in a production environment with multi-region distribution Query using all APIs, including SQL, JavaScript, MongoDB, and Graph Work with the Azure Cosmos DB.NET SDK in an application you built Access Cosmos DB from web applications created in .NET Who This Book Is For Developers who build applications to be hosted in Microsoft Azure, whether they use PaaS or IaaS. No previous knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB is assumed, but readers must be familiar with developing applications in Microsoft Visual Studio.

Master the art of efficiently composing Azure services and implement them in real-world scenarios About This Book Build an effective development environment in Azure using the right set of technologies. Architect a full-stack solution in the cloud to choose the best service set A comprehensive guide full of real-life examples to help you take your developer skills up a notch Who This Book Is For If you are a developer, a full-stack developer, or an architect with an intermediate level understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure, and you want to take your skills up a notch, this book is for you. Prior knowledge and understanding of cloud development strategies is assumed. What You Will Learn Set up a development environment with VMs, ARM, and RemoteApp Connect with VPNs to manage security and backups Establish a front-end architecture with AppService, storage, search, and caching Implement identity solutions, integrate applications, and use data Integrate cross-platform mobile applications with the cloud Consistently build and manage an API layer for millions of users Work with messages in the enterprise Deploy your services as an IT expert with ARM templates In Detail Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that supports many different programming languages, tools, and frameworks, including both Microsoft-specific and third-party software and systems. This book starts by helping you set up a professional development environments in the cloud and integrating them with your local environment to achieve improved efficiency. You will move on to create front-end and back-end services, and then build cross-platform applications using Azure. Next you'll get to grips with advanced techniques used to analyze usage data and automate billing operations. Following on from that, you will gain knowledge of how you can extend your on-premise solution to the cloud and move data in a pipeline. In a nutshell, this book will show you how to build high-quality, end-to-end services using Microsoft Azure. By the end of this book, you will have the skillset needed to successfully set up, develop, and manage a full-stack Azure infrastructure. Style and Approach This comprehensive guide to Azure has both explorative parts and step-by-step ones. Each chapter defines a learning path to a specific scenario, mixing the appropriate technologies and building blocks efficiently.

Gain an in-depth understanding of Azure Cosmos DB -- a multi-model database from Microsoft Key Features Develop your skills to build and scale applications using the power of Azure CosmosDB. Learn how to store and access data with a variety of APIs including MongoDB, Gremlin, SQL, Azure Tables and much more. Fast paced guide to have a better understanding of the features with the practical approach mentioned. Book Description Microsoft has introduced a new globally distributed database, called Azure Cosmos DB. It is a superset of Microsoft's existing NoSQL Document DB service. Azure Cosmos DB enables you to scale throughput and storage elastically and independently across any number of Azure's geographic regions. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to get introduced to the world of Cosmos DB. This book will focus on building globally-distributed applications without the hassle of complex, multiple datacenter configurations. This book will shed light on how Cosmos DB offers multimodal NoSQL database capabilities in the cloud at a scale that is one product with different database engines, such as key-value, document, graph, and wide column store. We will cover detailed practical examples on how to create a CRUD application using Cosmos DB with a frontend framework of your choice. This book will empower developers to choose their favorite database engines to perform integration, along with other systems that utilize the most popular languages, such as Node.js. This book will take you through the tips and trick, of Cosmos DB deployment, management, and the security offered by Azure Cosmos DB in order to detect, prevent, and respond to database breaches. By the end of this book, you will not only be aware of the best capabilities of relational and non-relational databases, but you will also be able to build scalable, globally distributed, and highly responsive applications. What you will learn Build highly responsive and mission-critical applications Understand how distributed databases are important for global scale and low latency Understand how to write globally distributed applications the right way Implement comprehensive SLAs for throughput, latency, consistency, and availability Implement multiple data models and popular APIs for accessing and querying data Implement best practices covering data security in order to detect, prevent and respond to database breaches Who this book is for This book is intended to anyone who wants to get well versed with Microsoft's new NoSQL database called Azure Cosmos DB. Get the database into work with the practical examples mentioned.

Uncover the fundamental elements for developing and maintaining cloud-based solutions on Azure Key Features Written by Microsoft technical trainers, to help you explore exam topics in a structured way Understand the "why", and not just "how" behind design and solution decisions Learn Azure development principles with online exam preparation materials Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook pdf Book DescriptionGet ready to delve into Microsoft Azure and build efficient cloud-based solutions with this updated second edition. Authored by seasoned Microsoft trainers, Paul Ivey and Alex Ivanov, this book offers a structured approach to mastering the AZ-204 exam topics while focusing on the intricacies of Azure development. You’ll familiarize yourself with cloud fundamentals, understanding the core concepts of Azure and various cloud models. Next, you’ll gain insights into Azure App Service web apps, containers and container-related services in Azure, Azure Functions, and solutions using Cosmos DB and Azure Blob Storage. Later, you'll learn how to secure your cloud solutions effectively as well as how to implement message- and event-based solutions and caching. You’ll also explore how to monitor and troubleshoot your solutions effectively. To build on your skills, you’ll get hands-on with monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure applications, ensuring peak performance and reliability. Moving ahead, you’ll be able to connect seamlessly to third-party services, harnessing the power of API management, event-based solutions, and message-based solutions. By the end of this MS Azure book, you'll not only be well-prepared to pass the AZ-204 exam but also be equipped with practical skills to excel in Azure development projects.What you will learn Identify cloud models and services in Azure Develop secure Azure web apps and host containerized solutions in Azure Implement serverless solutions with Azure Functions Utilize Cosmos DB for scalable data storage Optimize Azure Blob storage for efficiency Securely store secrets and configuration settings centrally Ensure web application security with Microsoft Entra ID authentication Monitor and troubleshoot Azure solutions Who this book is for Whether you're looking to validate your existing skills or enhance your Azure knowledge, this comprehensive guide offers a structured approach to mastering key concepts and passing the AZ-204 certification exam. It will be beneficial to have at least one year of Azure development experience and proficiency in at least one Azure-supported programming language to get the most out of this book. Additionally, familiarity with Azure CLI and PowerShell will also be helpful.

Oren Eini, CEO of RavenDB, shares everything you need to know about the latest version of his distributed, non-relational document database. This is a book-length blog post, designed not only to give you full knowledge of what RavenDB does, but also all the reasoning behind each feature. Inside RavendB 4.0 explains all the whys, like why RavenDB is a fully transactional, high performance, and NoSQL - one of the few databases on the market to include so much. Based on over a decade of working with databases, Oren discusses why he made it a priority that RavenDB requires as little overhead as possible from its users. It'll give you the knowledge and skills to make efficient use of RavenDB in your systems. Enjoy this easy-read from your favorite Ayende blogger. Beyond simply dry documentation or reference book, Inside RavenDB 4.0 is packed with the musings from one of the pioneers of the NoSQL Database. Features include: * Going Beyond Relational Data Modeling * Distributed Data in a Multi-Node Cluster * The Basics of RavenDB * ACID vs BASE * Querying, Indexing, and CRUD in a Document Model * Creating a Polyglot Architecture with ETL