Azure Tutorials
Explore Microsoft Azure with comprehensive guides on Azure DevOps, AKS, Functions, Virtual Machines, and enterprise cloud solutions.
The Complete Azure Learning Roadmap — From Zero to Azure Solutions Architect
A structured 6-month Azure learning roadmap with weekly breakdowns, monthly self-checks, certification paths (AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, AZ-500), career tracks, practice resources, and references to all 29 previous Goel Academy Azure posts organized by topic.
Read article →Top 50 Azure Interview Questions for Cloud Engineers
Prepare for your Azure cloud engineer interview with 50 questions and concise answers covering three levels — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced — with key CLI commands throughout.
Read article →Azure Performance — CDN, Redis Cache, and Front Door Acceleration
Optimize Azure application performance with CDN caching, Redis Cache tiers and patterns, Azure Front Door global acceleration, Application Gateway tuning, Proximity Placement Groups, Ultra Disks, SQL performance optimization, and load testing.
Read article →Azure Arc — Manage On-Premises and Multi-Cloud Resources
Extend Azure management to anywhere with Azure Arc — onboard on-premises servers and multi-cloud VMs, manage Kubernetes clusters across environments, enforce Azure Policy on non-Azure resources, and monitor everything with Azure Monitor.
Read article →Terraform on Azure — Modules, State, and CI/CD Integration
Master Terraform on Azure — configure the AzureRM provider with multiple authentication methods, provision core resources, manage remote state in Azure Storage, build reusable modules, and automate deployments with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions pipelines.
Read article →Azure Landing Zones — Enterprise-Scale Architecture
Design and deploy enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zones using the Cloud Adoption Framework — configure management group hierarchies, platform and application landing zones, hub-spoke networking, and policy-driven governance.
Read article →Azure Automation — Runbooks, State Configuration, and Update Management
Automate operational tasks with Azure Automation — write PowerShell and Python runbooks, trigger them with webhooks and schedules, use hybrid worker groups for on-premises, enforce desired state with DSC, and manage OS patching with Update Management.
Read article →Azure RBAC — Roles, Permissions, and Conditional Access Deep Dive
Master Azure RBAC with built-in and custom roles, role assignments via CLI, deny assignments, Conditional Access policies for MFA and location-based controls, Privileged Identity Management for just-in-time access, and audit logging best practices.
Read article →Azure Site Recovery — DR Strategy for Production Workloads
Build a production-grade disaster recovery strategy with Azure Site Recovery — configure VM replication, set up recovery plans with runbooks, perform test and planned failovers, compare Azure Backup vs ASR, and implement SQL Always On.
Read article →Azure Bicep — Infrastructure as Code That's Actually Readable
Write clean, modular Infrastructure as Code with Azure Bicep — learn the syntax for resources, parameters, variables, outputs, modules, loops, and conditional deployments, decompile ARM templates, and deploy a complete web app with SQL and Key Vault.
Read article →Microsoft Defender for Cloud — Secure Your Azure Workloads
Protect your Azure environment with Microsoft Defender for Cloud — understand Secure Score, act on security recommendations, enable Defender plans for servers, storage, SQL, containers, and more, and configure just-in-time VM access.
Read article →Azure Private Link, Service Endpoints, and Hub-Spoke Topology
Secure your Azure network architecture with Private Link, Service Endpoints, Hub-Spoke topology with Azure Firewall, User Defined Routes, Azure Bastion, Network Watcher, VNet integration for App Service, and ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity.
Read article →Azure Policy and Blueprints — Governance at Scale
Enforce governance across your Azure environment with Azure Policy — define rules for resource compliance, create custom policies, use initiative definitions, remediate non-compliant resources, and deploy repeatable environments with Azure Blueprints.
Read article →Azure Cost Management — Find and Kill Your Wasted Spend
Take control of your Azure bill with Cost Management + Billing — analyze spending patterns, set budgets and alerts, act on Advisor recommendations, leverage Reserved Instances and Spot VMs, right-size resources, and eliminate orphaned disks.
Read article →Azure Container Apps — Serverless Containers Without the Kubernetes Complexity
Deploy containerized applications with Azure Container Apps. Learn environment setup, scaling rules, Dapr integration, revisions, traffic splitting, and when to use Container Apps vs AKS.
Read article →Azure Load Balancer vs Application Gateway vs Front Door — Which One?
Compare Azure load balancing options — Load Balancer for L4 traffic, Application Gateway for L7 with WAF, and Front Door for global distribution. Learn when to use each.
Read article →Azure Key Vault — Secrets, Keys, and Certificates Management
Manage secrets, encryption keys, and certificates with Azure Key Vault. Learn access policies, RBAC, managed identities, key rotation, and integration with App Service and AKS.
Read article →AKS — Running Kubernetes on Azure Like a Pro
Deploy and manage production Kubernetes clusters on AKS — create clusters with CLI, configure node pools and spot VMs, set up networking and ingress, integrate ACR, enable monitoring, and optimize costs.
Read article →Azure Monitor — Logs, Metrics, Alerts, and Application Insights
Set up full-stack observability with Azure Monitor — collect metrics and logs, write KQL queries, configure alert rules and action groups, instrument apps with Application Insights, and manage monitoring costs.
Read article →Azure DevOps Pipelines — CI/CD That Just Works
Master Azure DevOps Pipelines — build YAML pipelines with stages, approvals, and gates. Learn triggers, templates, variable groups, service connections, and how it compares to GitHub Actions.
Read article →Azure Functions — Serverless Computing Without the Complexity
Build serverless applications with Azure Functions — learn triggers, bindings, hosting plans, cold start solutions, Durable Functions for workflows, and local development with the func CLI.
Read article →Azure SQL vs Cosmos DB vs PostgreSQL — Choose the Right Database
Compare Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL — understand pricing models, consistency levels, scaling patterns, and when to use each with practical CLI examples.
Read article →Azure Virtual Networks — VNets, Subnets, NSGs, and Peering
Build Azure network foundations — create Virtual Networks, design subnets, configure NSG rules, set up VNet peering, and connect resources securely with service endpoints and private endpoints.
Read article →Azure App Service — Deploy Your Web App in 5 Minutes
Deploy web applications on Azure App Service with CLI. Covers App Service plans, deployment methods, custom domains, SSL, deployment slots, auto-scaling, and health checks.
Read article →Azure CLI vs PowerShell — Which One Should You Use?
Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell? Compare syntax, installation, output formats, scripting patterns, and learn which tool fits your workflow with side-by-side command examples.
Read article →Entra ID (Azure AD) — Identity Management That Actually Makes Sense
Understand Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) — tenants, users, groups, service principals, managed identities, conditional access, and MFA. Identity management for the real world.
Read article →Azure Storage — Blobs, Queues, Tables, and Files Demystified
Understand Azure Storage services — Blob, Queue, Table, and File storage. Learn access tiers, lifecycle management, SAS tokens, redundancy options, and static website hosting.
Read article →Azure Virtual Machines — Launch, Connect, and Manage Your First VM
Learn how to create, connect to, and manage Azure Virtual Machines. Covers VM sizes, managed disks, availability options, cloud-init, and cost optimization strategies.
Read article →Azure Resource Manager — Resource Groups, Tags, and Locks Explained
Master Azure Resource Manager (ARM) — learn how resource groups, tags, locks, and ARM templates help you organize, track, and protect your cloud infrastructure.
Read article →Azure Fundamentals — Your Gateway to Microsoft Cloud
Get started with Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Learn core services, deployment strategies, and best practices.
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