I am indebted to Microsoft Press for the opportunity to co-author this book, in association with Mike Pfeiffer, Derek Schauland, and Nicole Stevens. The co-authors hardly need any introduction, as they are well known for their professional prowess and their in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Azure Platform.
A big thank you goes to reviewers Thomas Palathra and Rick Kughen for their well-coordinated efforts and due diligence, from conceptualization to publication of this book. I am indeed grateful to the entire Pearson Team, especially Ms. Loretta Yates and Ms. Charvi Arora, for their cooperation, support, and patience throughout this journey.
I am indeed grateful to my wife, Jaspreet Kaur, and, daughter Amritleen Kaur, for the tremendous encouragement that helped me walk the tightrope of schedules and deadlines.
Last but not least, I submit myself in reverence to Guru Nanak, the great spiritual Guru, whose blessings enabled an incredibly small and a nondescript individual like me with wisdom and opportunity.
— Gurvinder Singh