Azure Design Patterns

In the previous chapter, we got an overview of Azure cloud and explained some of the important concepts related to it. This chapter is about Azure cloud patterns related to virtual networks, storage accounts, regions, and availability sets. These are important constructs that affect the final architecture delivered to customers in terms of cost, efficiencies, and overall productivity. This chapter will also briefly discuss cloud patterns that help in implementing scalability and performance within the overall architecture.

In this chapter, we'll cover the following topics:

• Azure virtual network design
• Azure storage design
• Azure zones, regions, and availability sets
• Azure design patterns related to the following:
  • Messaging
  • Performance
  • Scalability