Resources & References
Table of Contents
- Microsoft Official Documentation
- Microsoft Learn Training Paths
- Certifications
- Community & Support
- Tools & Downloads
- Compliance & Regulatory Resources
- Architecture Resources
- Pricing & Economics
- Case Studies & Success Stories
- Stay Updated
- Support Resources
- Glossary
- Next Steps
Microsoft Official Documentation
Sovereign Cloud
- Microsoft Sovereign Cloud Hub - Central resource for all sovereign cloud documentation
- What is digital sovereignty? - Core concepts
- European Digital Commitments - Microsoft’s commitments
Sovereign Public Cloud
- Sovereign Public Cloud Overview - Product overview
- Sovereign Landing Zone - Architecture guidance
- Implementing Workloads - Deployment patterns
Azure Local
- Azure Local Documentation - Complete technical reference
- Deployment Overview - Getting started
- Disconnected Operations - Air-gapped guidance
- What’s New - Latest updates
Edge RAG
- Edge RAG Documentation - Main documentation
- Prerequisites - Deployment requirements
- Deployment Guide - Step-by-step deployment
Azure Arc
- Azure Arc Overview - Product overview
- Arc-enabled Servers - Server management
- Arc-enabled Kubernetes - Kubernetes management
Microsoft Learn Training Paths
Sovereignty & Compliance
- Get started with Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty - 4 modules, ~3 hours
- Implement Azure Landing Zones - Foundation for SLZ
Azure Fundamentals
- Azure fundamentals - 6 modules, ~6 hours
- Introduction to Azure hybrid cloud services - ~45 minutes
Azure Arc
- Introduction to Azure Arc - ~30 minutes
- Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc - Complete learning path
- Configure Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes - Essential for Azure Local
Security & Identity
- Design identity and access management solutions - Advanced identity
- Zero Trust security - Comprehensive framework
Certifications
Foundational
- AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Recommended for: All learners starting their Azure journey
- Focus: Cloud concepts, Azure services, pricing, and governance
Associate Level
- AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
- Recommended for: Technical professionals
- Focus: Azure administration, virtual networks, storage, compute
- AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
- Recommended for: Solution architects
- Focus: Architecture design, governance, security, high availability
Expert Level
- AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
- Recommended for: Security professionals
- Focus: Identity, platform protection, security operations
- AI-102: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution
- Recommended for: AI developers working with Edge RAG
- Focus: Azure AI services, machine learning, NLP
Community & Support
Microsoft Tech Community
- Sovereign Cloud Community - Forums and blogs
- Azure Stack HCI Community - Azure Local discussions
- Azure Arc Blog - Latest updates
GitHub Resources
- Azure Local Supportability - Troubleshooting guides
- Azure Arc Jumpstart - Sample scenarios and automation
YouTube Channels
- Microsoft Azure - Official Azure channel
- Azure Stack HCI - Azure Local content
- Microsoft Mechanics - Technical deep dives
Tools & Downloads
Azure Local
- Azure Local Catalog - Hardware options and sizing tool
- Download Software - 60-day trial
Azure Arc
- Azure Arc Jumpstart - Automation and samples
- Arc Kubernetes Extensions - Available extensions
PowerShell Modules
- Az PowerShell Module - Azure management
- Azure Local PowerShell - Specific cmdlets
Compliance & Regulatory Resources
Microsoft Trust Center
- Trust Center - Security, privacy, and compliance
- Compliance Offerings - Certifications and attestations
- Service Trust Portal - Audit reports and compliance docs
Regulatory Frameworks
- GDPR Compliance - EU data protection
- FedRAMP - US federal cloud security
- HIPAA - Healthcare compliance
- ISO 27001 - Information security management
Architecture Resources
Azure Architecture Center
- Cloud Design Patterns - Architecture patterns
- Reference Architectures - Proven solutions
- Well-Architected Framework - Best practices
Sovereign Cloud Specific
- Sovereign Landing Zone - SLZ architecture
- Azure Local Network Patterns - Networking guidance
Pricing & Economics
Azure Pricing
- Azure Pricing Calculator - Estimate costs
- Azure Local Pricing - Per-core pricing information
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator - Compare costs
Case Studies & Success Stories
Customer Stories
- Microsoft Customer Stories - Real-world implementations
- Filter by:
- Industry (Government, Financial Services, Healthcare)
- Product (Azure, Azure Stack HCI)
- Region (Europe, Americas, Asia Pacific)
Stay Updated
Release Notes & Updates
- Azure Updates - Latest features and announcements
- Azure Local What’s New - Product updates
- Azure Arc Updates - Hybrid cloud news
Events & Webinars
- Microsoft Ignite - Annual conference (November)
- Microsoft Build - Developer conference (May)
- Azure Friday - Weekly video series
- Virtual Training Days - Free training events
Support Resources
Technical Support
- Azure Support Plans - Support options
- Azure Local Support - How to get help
- Azure Community Support - Community forums
Partner Resources
- Microsoft Partner Network - Partner portal
- Azure Local Partners - Hardware vendors
- Find a Partner - Solution providers
Glossary
Key Terms
- Data Residency: Geographic location where data is stored
- Operational Sovereignty: Control over infrastructure operations
- Sovereign Landing Zone (SLZ): Architectural pattern for sovereign workloads
- Azure Local: Hyperconverged infrastructure extending Azure to customer premises
- Edge RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation for on-premises AI
- Air-Gapped: Isolated environment with no external connectivity
- Zero Trust: Security model assuming breach and verifying each request
Next Steps
Last Updated: October 2025