Microsoft Copilot in Azure: AI-powered cloud automation and optimization (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781836200253)

Optimize Azure cloud operations with Microsoft Copilot by using natural language to automate deployments, cut costs, and resolve issues efficiently with AI-driven insights

Key Features:

- Implement AI-powered infrastructure management with Microsoft Copilot to deploy, scale, and optimize Azure

- Enable DevOps workflow acceleration using Copilot code suggestions, automation, and real-world scenarios

- Ensure security and compliance using AI insights, Azure Policy, and Defender for Cloud integration

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Book Description:

Master Microsoft Copilot in Azure, the intelligent assistant transforming how you design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure. This practical guide empowers Azure architects, DevOps engineers, and cloud consultants to optimize resource usage, enhance security, and reduce costs with AI-powered support across the Azure platform.

Starting with a solid foundation in concepts like LLMs (large language models) and the architecture of Copilot in Azure, you'll quickly progress to advanced use cases-from automated deployments and AKS cluster management to real-time monitoring, database optimization, and compliance enforcement using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy.

The book uses step-by-step examples and best practices to guide you in utilizing Copilot across services such as Azure Functions, App Service, Storage Accounts, and SQL/MySQL databases. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the expertise to scale cloud operations seamlessly, improve uptime, and accelerate secure delivery pipelines, all powered by AI-driven insights.

What You Will Learn:

- Set up and configure Microsoft Copilot in the Azure Portal

- Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and App Services using Copilot

- Integrate Copilot with Azure Functions, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL

- Secure resources using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and compliance policies

- Monitor cloud workloads and troubleshoot issues using Copilot diagnostics

- Leverage AI-driven cost optimization and performance recommendations

- Strengthen cloud security posture using AI-enhanced threat detection and remediation

- Master prompt engineering techniques to get the most accurate and effective results from Copilot

Who this book is for:

This book is for Azure architects, engineers, administrators, and consultants looking to enhance their Azure environments using AI. You'll discover how Microsoft Copilot simplifies complex tasks, improves efficiency, and helps manage resources more intelligently. A basic understanding of Azure services and cloud infrastructure is recommended to get the most from this guide.

Table of Contents

- Understanding Copilot in Azure

- Getting Started with Copilot in Azure

- Managing Access to Microsoft Copilot in Azure

- Deploying and Managing Cloud Infrastructure 1

- Deploying and Managing Cloud Infrastructure 2

- Improving Development Efficiency

- Advanced Data Management with Copilot

- Exploring Real-Time Monitoring and Troubleshooting

- Scaling and Optimizing Cloud Operations

- Integrating AI-Driven Insights for Cost-Management

- Implementing Robust Security Measures with Copilot in Azure

- Success Stories of Using Copilot in Azure Across Industries