Microsoft Azure: Hands-On Projects to Boost Your Skills
Author:Humberto Jezus
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Microsoft’s Azure ecosystem is vast, offering a plethora of cloud services. For those looking to solidify theoretical knowledge through practical experience, hands-on projects are the key. In this blog, we will delve into some of these projects, all available on GitHub and created by the Azure community.
1. MCW Line of Business Application Migration
The MCW Line of Business Application Migration project is a hands-on immersion into the process of migrating business applications to Azure. With a detailed step-by-step guide, the goal is to provide a deep understanding of critical migration aspects, including scalability, security, and cost optimization.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the practical steps of migrating applications to Azure.
- Learn to address common challenges during the migration process.
- Explore best practices for resource optimization in the cloud.
2. ContosoTraders
ContosoTraders is a sample project simulating an e-commerce environment on Azure. From frontend to backend, this hands-on covers integration with services such as Azure SQL Database , Azure Kubernetes Services, Cosmos DB, Api Management and others Azure Resources .
Learning Objectives:
- Develop skills in building a complete cloud application.
- Understand efficient integration of Azure services into an application.
3. Contoso Real Estate
Contoso Real Estate is a project designed for the real estate sector. This hands-on provides the opportunity to explore Azure services for data management, analytics, and integration with cognitive services.
Learning Objectives:
- Practice developing solutions specific to industries using Azure.
- Learn to integrate cognitive services into Azure applications.
4. Azure DevOps Demos Generator
The Azure DevOps Demos Generator is a tool for creating demonstration environments for Azure DevOps. This project is essential for understanding the complete development lifecycle, from conception to deployment, using DevOps practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance and application of DevOps practices.
- Practice implementing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
5. Azure Search OpenAI Demo
The Azure Search OpenAI Demo is a project demonstrating the integration between Azure Search and the OpenAI API. This hands-on offers practical experience in applying advanced search and natural language processing technologies.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn to integrate advanced search services with natural language processing technologies.
- Develop skills in creating intelligent search solutions.
6. ChatGPT Quickstart
The ChatGPT Quickstart project shows how to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT with Azure. This hands-on provides practical experience in incorporating advanced language models into conversational applications.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn to integrate advanced language models into Azure.
- Develop skills in creating conversational AI applications.
Importance of Whole Projects in Azure
Creating complete projects in Azure goes beyond simple exercises. It provides a 360-degree view of cloud architecture, incorporating best practices in development, security, and resource optimization.
References:
- Azure Samples GitHub
- MCW Line of Business Application Migration
- ContosoTraders
- Contoso Real Estate
- Azure DevOps Demos Generator
- Azure Search OpenAI Demo
- ChatGPT Quickstart
Explore each project, dive into the documentation, and put your skills into practice. These practical experiences in Azure will not only enhance your skills but also provide a solid foundation for tackling real-world challenges in the cloud. Enjoy every step of the learning process!
