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Basic Azure Administration

Getting started with Azure? I'll guide you through setup and administration, making sure everything runs smoothly.

Getting Azure Right From the Start

Microsoft Azure can power your business effectively, but getting started the right way matters. I help you navigate Azure’s services, set up your infrastructure correctly, and keep things running smoothly without the complexity.

What I Provide

Initial Setup & Configuration

  • Azure subscription setup and organization
  • Resource group planning and structure
  • Basic networking (Virtual Networks, Subnets)
  • Identity and access management (Azure AD basics)
  • Initial security configuration

Core Services Management

  • Virtual machine deployment and management
  • Azure SQL Database basics
  • Storage account setup and management
  • App Service configuration
  • Basic backup configuration

Security Fundamentals

  • Azure AD user and group management
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Network security groups
  • Key Vault for secrets management
  • Basic security monitoring

Cost Management

  • Budget setup and monitoring
  • Cost analysis and basic optimization
  • Resource tagging for cost tracking
  • Right-sizing recommendations
  • Spending alerts

Ongoing Support

  • Regular health checks
  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Documentation maintenance
  • Update management
  • Guidance on Azure best practices

Who This Helps

  • Small Businesses: Getting started with Azure for the first time
  • Microsoft 365 Users: Extending into Azure services
  • Basic Cloud Needs: Simple, straightforward Azure setups
  • Learning Teams: Guidance while building internal Azure knowledge

Getting Started Together

  1. Understanding Needs: What do you want to accomplish with Azure?
  2. Initial Setup: Getting your Azure environment configured correctly
  3. Service Selection: Choosing the right Azure services for your needs
  4. Implementation: Setting everything up properly
  5. Knowledge Transfer: Helping you understand what we’ve built
  6. Ongoing Guidance: Available when you need help

Common Scenarios

  • Setting up Azure for the first time
  • Hosting web applications
  • Basic database needs
  • File storage and sharing
  • Development and test environments
  • Office 365 integration
  • Simple backup solutions

Important to Know

I focus on basic Azure administration—fundamental services and straightforward setups. This is perfect if you’re:

  • Just starting with Azure
  • Have straightforward needs
  • Want to learn while getting help
  • Need someone to guide your first steps

For complex scenarios like advanced networking, enterprise-scale deployments, or sophisticated DevOps pipelines, I can help you find specialists or grow your internal capabilities.

My Approach

Think of this as having a knowledgeable friend help you with Azure. I’ll:

  • Explain things in plain language
  • Show you how to do basic tasks yourself
  • Handle the tricky parts for you
  • Document everything clearly
  • Be honest about what’s within my scope and what isn’t

This isn’t about managing every detail of a complex enterprise Azure setup—it’s about getting you started right, keeping basics running smoothly, and being there when you have questions.

What Makes This Different

You’re not locked into expensive enterprise support contracts or complex managed service agreements. This is practical, personal help with Azure fundamentals. I help you build a solid foundation and grow your understanding along the way.

Perfect for businesses that need Azure but don’t need (or can’t afford) enterprise-level support.