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Microsoft Azure

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https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-azure/
Overview
Microsoft Azure, often simply known as Azure, is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers. It provides a wide range of cloud services, including those for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Users can pick and choose from these services to develop and scale new applications, or run existing applications, in the public cloud.    Azure is built on a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers spread across various regions worldwide. This extensive network allows for high availability, redundancy, and scalability, letting businesses deploy their applications close to their users to ensure optimal performance.

Features

Here's a brief overview of some of the key features and services offered by Azure:

  1. Computing Services: Azure provides virtual machines (VMs), containers, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for deploying and managing applications and services on cloud infrastructure.

  2. Storage Solutions: Azure offers scalable cloud storage for data objects, disk storage for VMs, a file storage service, and even archival storage options, ensuring secure and highly available data storage solutions.

  3. Databases: Azure supports a variety of database services, including Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB for NoSQL options, and Azure Database for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB, catering to different data storage and management needs.

  4. AI and Machine Learning: Azure AI and Machine Learning services enable building and deploying AI models and integrating AI into applications to make them more intelligent. Azure Cognitive Services provide APIs for vision, language, speech, and decision-making capabilities.

  5. IoT Services: Azure IoT Hub and other related services support the management, monitoring, and deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) applications and devices.

  6. Networking: Azure provides a range of networking services, including Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway, and Azure DNS, supporting secure and scalable networking for cloud-based applications.

  7. Developer Tools: Azure DevOps services offer tools for software development teams to build, test, deploy, and manage applications and services.

  8. Security and Identity Services: Azure Active Directory and Azure Sentinel are examples of services that help protect and manage identity and access, ensuring secure access to applications and data.

  9. Analytics and Monitoring: Azure offers services like Azure Synapse Analytics, HDInsight for big data, and Azure Monitor for performance monitoring, providing insights into applications and resources.
Azure is designed to support applications that are scalable, reliable, and highly available. It is also known for its strong emphasis on security, offering a wide range of compliance certifications that make it a preferred choice for businesses of all sizes, including those in industries with strict regulatory requirements.

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