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.