Azure for System Administrators
Operating, Securing, and Managing Infrastructure in Microsoft Azure
What's Included:
Key Highlights
- Sysadmin-first Azure explanations
- Security and identity best practices
- Hybrid and enterprise-ready designs
- Automation-focused administration
- Operational and troubleshooting workflows
Overview
A practical guide for system administrators to operate, secure, and manage infrastructure in Microsoft Azure with real-world scenarios.
The Problem
Traditional system administration skills do not directly translate to cloud environments, leaving many administrators unsure how to manage infrastructure effectively in Azure.
The Solution
This book provides a clear, practical roadmap for system administrators to operate, secure, and scale infrastructure using Microsoft Azure services.
About This Book
Modern System Administration in Microsoft Azure
Azure for System Administrators is a practical, operations-focused guide for IT professionals managing infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
This book bridges traditional system administration knowledge with Azure cloud services, helping administrators transition from on-prem environments to cloud-native operations.
You will learn how to manage Azure Virtual Machines, design secure identity and access controls, implement networking solutions, automate administration tasks, and operate infrastructure at scale.
What You Will Learn
- Managing and securing Azure Virtual Machines
- Identity and access management with Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) implementation
- Azure networking and hybrid connectivity
- Storage management and optimization
- Automation and monitoring strategies
- Backup, recovery, and operational best practices
This book is written for system administrators who need practical Azure knowledge, not theoretical cloud marketing.
Evan R. Whitlock
Who Is This Book For?
- System administrators
- Windows and Linux administrators
- IT operations engineers
- Cloud administrators
- Infrastructure engineers
Who Is This Book NOT For?
- Readers with no system administration background
- Azure developers only
- Non-technical cloud managers
Table of Contents
- Why Azure for System Administrators
- Azure Core Concepts
- Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Azure Virtual Machines Fundamentals
- Managing and Securing Azure VMs
- Azure Networking Basics
- DNS and Connectivity
- Azure Storage Fundamentals
- Managing Storage for VMs
- Azure Security Fundamentals
- Hardening Systems in Azure
- Automating Azure Administration
- Managing Systems at Scale
- Monitoring and Logging
- Backup, Recovery, and Resilience
- Hybrid Environments
- Azure Operations Best Practices
Requirements
- Basic system administration experience
- Familiarity with networking concepts
- No prior Azure experience required
