Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers. It offers software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and supports many different programming languages, tools, and frameworks, including both Microsoft-specific and third-party software and systems.
- Compute Services:Virtual Machines (VMs): On-demand, scalable computing resources.
- App Services: Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering for building, deploying, and scaling web apps and APIs.
- Azure Functions: Serverless computing to run event-driven code without managing infrastructureBlob Storage: Object storage solution for the cloud.
- Azure Files: Managed file shares accessible via the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.
- Queue Storage: Storage for large volumes of messages that can be accessed from anywhere
- AI and Machine Learning: Tools and services for building and deploying machine learning models.
- Cognitive Services: Pre-built APIs for vision, speech, language, and decision-making
- Azure Synapse Analytics: Integrated analytics service combining big data and data warehousing.
- Scalability: Easily scale resources up or down based on demand.
- Global Reach: Data centers in numerous regions across the globe ensure high availability and redundancy.
- Cost Management: Pay-as-you-go pricing helps manage and optimize costs.
- Security and Compliance: Extensive security features and compliance certifications ensure data protection.
- Integration: Seamless integration with other Microsoft products and services like Office 365, Dynamics 365, and more.
