Azure, also known as Microsoft Azure, is a cloud computing platform and a comprehensive set of cloud services provided by Microsoft. It offers a wide range of cloud-based services to help organizations build, deploy, and manage applications and services through Microsoft’s global network of data centers.
Azure provides various services and solutions, including:
Compute Services: Virtual Machines (VMs), App Services, Functions, and Kubernetes Service (AKS) for running applications and workloads.
Storage Services: Blob Storage, File Storage, Queue Storage, and Disk Storage for storing and managing data.
Database Services: Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more for managing databases in the cloud.
Networking Services: Virtual Network, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway, and Content Delivery Network (CDN) for building secure and scalable network infrastructures.
AI and Machine Learning Services: Azure AI services, Cognitive Services, Machine Learning, and Bot Services for developing AI-powered applications.
Internet of Things (IoT): Azure IoT Hub, IoT Central, and IoT Edge for building and managing IoT solutions.
Analytics Services: Azure Data Lake Analytics, HDInsight, Stream Analytics, and Azure Synapse Analytics for data processing and analytics.
DevOps Services: Azure DevOps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Security and Identity Services: Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Security Center for managing security and access controls.
Blockchain Services: Azure Blockchain Service for building and deploying blockchain applications.
