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Microsoft Azure - Overview

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Last updated: 2024-11-15


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Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of services for building, deploying, and managing applications and infrastructure. It offers scalability, flexibility, and global reach.

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Service Categories

  1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS):

    • Provides businesses with the infrastructure (both hardware and software) needed to operate efficiently and at capacity.
    • Examples: Virtual machines (VMs), storage, networking components.
    • Use cases: Hosting websites, running custom applications, managing data storage.
  2. Platform as a Service (PaaS):

    • Gives developers a workspace and tools to build, deploy, and manage applications without worrying about underlying infrastructure.
    • Examples: Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database.
    • Use cases: Web and mobile app development, serverless computing.
  3. Software as a Service (SaaS):

    • Provides hosted applications managed and upgraded by the service provider.
    • Examples: Office 365, Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps.
    • Use cases: Collaboration, productivity, customer relationship management (CRM).
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Key Azure Products

Here are some important Azure products within each category:

IaaS Products

  • Azure Virtual Machines (VMs): Create and manage VMs in the cloud.
  • Azure Blob Storage: Scalable object storage for unstructured data.
  • Azure Virtual Network: Isolate and secure your network resources.

PaaS Products

  • Azure App Service: Host web apps and APIs.
  • Azure Functions: Execute code in response to events.
  • Azure SQL Database: Managed relational database service.

SaaS Products

  • Office 365: Productivity suite with tools like Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • Dynamics 365: CRM and ERP applications.
  • Azure DevOps: Collaboration and software development tools.

Additional Considerations

  • Regions: Azure services are available in various regions worldwide.
  • Pricing: Azure offers pay-as-you-go pricing and various pricing models.
  • Security: Azure provides robust security features and compliance certifications.

Choose an Azure compute service

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