Microsoft Azure Cloud
Microsoft Azure, launched in February 2010 by tech giant Microsoft, aims to streamline the development, testing, deployment, and management of services and applications utilizing Microsoft-owned and managed data centers.
As a dynamic and open-source cloud computing platform, Azure has rapidly gained traction, offering cutting-edge security measures and adherence to 90 industry-specific, region-specific, U.S., and global regulatory standards.
Azure seamlessly integrates an array of cloud-based services, including Windows Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Azure Stack, Internet of Things, Developer Tools, Mixed Reality, Storage, Security, Databases, Containers, Networking, Migration, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Analytics.
As a dynamic and open-source cloud computing platform, Azure has rapidly gained traction, offering cutting-edge security measures and adherence to 90 industry-specific, region-specific, U.S., and global regulatory standards.
Azure seamlessly integrates an array of cloud-based services, including Windows Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Azure Stack, Internet of Things, Developer Tools, Mixed Reality, Storage, Security, Databases, Containers, Networking, Migration, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Analytics.
Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
Compute Services
- Azure Virtual Machines: Provides scalable computing power for Windows and Linux-based applications.
- Azure App Service: Platform as a Service (PaaS) for building, deploying, and scaling web applications and APIs.
- Azure Functions: Event-driven serverless compute service for running small pieces of code.
Storage Services
- Azure Blob Storage: Scalable object storage for unstructured data.
- Azure Files: Managed file shares for cloud-native applications.
- Azure Disk Storage: Persistent, high-performance block storage for Azure Virtual Machines.
Database Services
- Azure SQL Database: Fully managed relational database service.
- Azure Cosmos DB: Globally distributed, multi-model database service.
- Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL: Fully managed community database services.
Networking Services
- Azure Virtual Network: Isolated and secure network environment in Azure.
- Azure Load Balancer: Distributes incoming internet traffic across multiple virtual machines.
- Azure VPN Gateway: Connects on-premises networks to Azure securely.
AI and Machine Learning Services
- Azure Machine Learning: Enables building, training, and deploying machine learning models.
- Azure Cognitive Services: Pre-built AI models for vision, speech, language, and decision-making.
IoT Services
- Azure IoT Hub: Managed service for bi-directional communication between IoT devices and Azure.
- Azure IoT Central: Fully managed IoT application platform.
Developer Tools
- Azure DevOps: Set of collaborative development tools for version control, build, release, and testing.
- Azure DevTest Labs: Self-service sandbox environment for developers and testers.
Security and Compliance
- Azure Security Center: Unified security management and advanced threat protection.
- Azure Policy: Automated governance service for enforcing compliance policies.
Analytics Services
- Azure Synapse Analytics: Fully managed analytics service for data warehousing and big data analytics.
- Azure Data Lake Storage: Scalable and secure data lake storage for big data analytics.