Join me, Alon Fliess, on a comprehensive journey through the evolving world of IoT, focusing on the Azure Event Grid MQTT Broker. This series is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the power of the MQTT protocol alongside Azure's robust services for IoT applications. From fundamental concepts to advanced implementations, this series covers practical applications, device integration, message routing, and handling with Azure Function, all without requiring any initial coding.
- MQTT Protocol basics and its significance in IoT
- Setting up and utilizing Azure Event Grid MQTT Broker for IoT solutions
- Deploying systems effectively using Infrastructure as Code
- Integrating and managing IoT devices like the ESP32
- Efficiently routing and handling messages using Azure Function
Discover the vibrant world of IoT and how Azure IoT Hub forms the backbone of innovative solutions. This article lays the foundation with an overview of MQTT and its application in Azure's ecosystem.
Learn about implementing the MQTT protocol with Azure Event Grid MQTT Broker, connecting devices without a single line of code, and utilizing manual settings and bash shell commands.
Dive into automating Azure resource creation using DevOps scripts, mimicking Azure IoT Hub's communication capabilities, and understanding the significance of Infrastructure as Code.
Explore writing cloud controller Function code, sending telemetry, and commands with Azure Function and MQTTX utility, including authentication practices using Azure Entra ID.
Conclude the series by implementing the device side using an ESP32, communicating with the Azure Event Grid MQTT Broker, and operating device components remotely.
To get started with the series, ensure you have the following prerequisites:
- An active Azure subscription
- Basic knowledge of MQTT protocol and IoT concepts
- Familiarity with Azure services and the Azure CLI
This repository contains code samples, scripts, and resources mentioned throughout the article series. Follow the article to understand the code. Fork or Clone and start to play!
Alon Fliess is a seasoned developer, software architect, and CTO and founder of ZioNet. With a career spanning over three decades, Alon has been at the forefront of software development, specializing in Microsoft Azure Architecture & Development, AI, IoT, .NET, and C++ cross-platform development. He is a Microsoft Regional Director and an Azure MVP, a trusted advisor in the software development community, and an avid contributor to IoT innovations.
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