Azure Documentation - Core Concepts

Welcome to the Azure Documentation hub. This section provides in-depth guides, tutorials, and reference materials for all Azure services.

Getting Started with Azure

Begin your journey with Azure by understanding the fundamental building blocks. Learn about subscriptions, resource groups, and regions.

Read the 'Get Started' guide.

Key Service Categories

Explore the vast array of services offered by Azure, categorized for easy navigation:

Compute Services (Virtual Machines, App Services, Functions)
Storage Services (Blob Storage, File Storage, Queue Storage)
Database Services (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL)
Networking Services (Virtual Network, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway)
AI + Machine Learning (Azure ML, Cognitive Services)

Understanding Azure Architecture

Learn how to design scalable, secure, and reliable applications on Azure. Explore best practices for different workloads.

Dive into Azure Architecture best practices.

Example: Creating a Virtual Machine

This section walks you through the process of deploying your first virtual machine on Azure.

                
# Example using Azure CLI
az vm create \
  --resource-group MyResourceGroup \
  --name MyVM \
  --image UbuntuLTS \
  --admin-username azureuser \
  --password 'YourSecurePassword123!'
                
            

For detailed steps and advanced configurations, refer to the Virtual Machines documentation.

Important: Always use strong, unique passwords for your administrative accounts. Consider using SSH keys for enhanced security when deploying Linux VMs.

Developer Resources

Find SDKs, APIs, and command-line tools to build and manage your Azure solutions.

Stay Updated

Keep up with the latest Azure announcements, service updates, and best practices.

What's New in Azure.