7 New Microsoft Azure Books Reshaping Cloud Expertise in 2025

The breakthrough moment came when Stefano Demiliani, a Microsoft MVP and Azure Certified Architect, distilled his extensive experience into this concise guide that tackles the evolving challenges of cloud-native software development with Azure DevOps. You’ll gain a clear grasp of advanced techniques like DevSecOps integration, containerized app deployment using Azure Pipelines, and infrastructure as code with a custom Bicep framework. Chapters on building PowerShell modules and managing application lifecycle for the Power Platform stand out as practical tools for streamlining workflows and boosting automation. This book suits developers and DevOps engineers ready to sharpen their cloud DevOps skills and keep pace with the latest industry standards.

This book captures the latest shifts in cloud security by focusing on integrating security throughout the Azure DevOps pipeline. David Okeyode and Joylynn Kirui guide you through securing every phase—from planning and coding to deployment and runtime monitoring—tailored specifically for Azure environments. You'll learn how to embed continuous threat modeling, secure source control with GitHub and Azure DevOps, and protect cloud workloads with practical examples like securing containers and automating secret scanning. If you work in cloud security or DevOps and want to implement robust, end-to-end security in Azure, this book offers clear, detailed frameworks without unnecessary jargon.

This tailored book explores the latest advances in Azure DevOps, focusing on cutting-edge cloud-native methods reshaping software delivery in 2025. It examines emerging tools, workflows, and automation techniques that align precisely with your background and interests. By concentrating on your specific goals, this personalized guide delves into how new Azure features and integrations accelerate development cycles and enhance operational efficiency. It reveals how to navigate the evolving DevOps landscape with an emphasis on innovative practices and current industry trends. Through this tailored approach, you gain focused insights that match your expertise and ambitions, enabling you to stay ahead in the rapidly changing Azure ecosystem. The book emphasizes practical exploration of recent discoveries, ensuring you master the skills relevant to your unique context.

Charles Pluta, leveraging his deep experience with Microsoft Azure environments, offers a focused guide for administrators aiming to master the AZ-104 exam. The book dives into practical scenarios involving Azure identities, governance, storage management, compute resource deployment, virtual networking, and resource monitoring, reflecting real challenges you’ll face on the job. You’ll gain not just theoretical knowledge but also strategic decision-making skills, preparing you for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate credential. This text is tailored for working professionals who want to validate and sharpen their expertise in managing cloud environments, rather than beginners or casual learners.

During the preparation for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam, VERSAtile Reads developed this set of 500 practice questions to sharpen your understanding and exam readiness. What you get here is a well-structured collection that mirrors the actual exam format and difficulty, covering everything from cloud concepts to Azure architecture and security features. Each question comes with detailed explanations to clarify why answers are correct, making it easier for you to grasp core principles and governance aspects. This book suits anyone aiming to validate foundational Azure knowledge, especially those stepping into cloud computing or seeking certification confidence.

What happens when deep Microsoft Azure expertise meets AI fundamentals? Aaron Guilmette, drawing on his extensive background as a Principal Architect and former Microsoft Senior Program Manager, crafted this guide to demystify AI concepts and Azure's AI services for exam takers and practitioners alike. You’ll explore practical applications of computer vision, natural language processing, and generative AI through detailed chapters that include hands-on exercises like 145 practice questions and mock exams. Whether you're a cloud engineer, developer, or aspiring data scientist, this book equips you with the precise knowledge to navigate Azure's AI tools and confidently tackle the AI-900 exam.

This tailored book explores the latest developments shaping Microsoft Azure security in 2025, offering a deep dive into forward-looking security practices designed to keep pace with the cloud’s rapid evolution. It examines emerging threats, advanced protection mechanisms, and innovative Azure features, all matched closely to your background and interests. By focusing on your specific goals, it reveals how to anticipate and prepare for future challenges while aligning with your current skill set. This personalized approach ensures you engage with content that matters most to your Azure journey, fostering a proactive mindset for cloud security advancement.

Dean Cefola's recent book tackles the challenge of mastering Azure's Infrastructure as a Service with a clear, structured approach that takes you from fundamental concepts to advanced cloud architecture. You explore deploying virtual machines, managing storage, securing networks, and designing complete cloud solutions through practical tutorials that build on each other, reflecting real-world needs. The book’s chapter on Azure IaaS automation offers valuable insights into optimizing operations, while the final sections prepare you to adapt as Azure evolves. If you’re aiming to deepen your hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure with a focus on Azure’s core components, this book lays out a solid, accessible roadmap without unnecessary complexity.

After immersing himself in Microsoft Azure's AI capabilities, Clark Hamilton has crafted a focused guide that breaks down the AI-102 exam into 29 detailed chapters, covering everything from deploying AI services in containers to implementing responsible generative AI. You’ll gain hands-on experience with real Azure AI tools, including image recognition, conversational models, and the Azure OpenAI Service, ensuring you understand both the exam content and practical applications. This book suits anyone aiming to not only pass the AI-102 certification but also to confidently design and deploy AI solutions within Azure’s ecosystem. If you want a clear path through complex AI service deployment anchored in Microsoft’s platform, this book will serve you well.