Microsoft Azure
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| Microsoft Azure | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Type | Cloud platform |
| Initial release | 2010 |
| Operating system | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Written in | C#, Python, Java |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com |
| Contents | |
Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform, offering infrastructure, platform, and software services globally.
Key Features
- Virtual machines, container services (AKS), and serverless computing (Azure Functions)
- Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) for identity management
- Azure DevOps and GitHub integration for CI/CD
- Managed databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL)
- Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files for object and file storage
- Compliance certifications for regulated industries (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, FedRAMP)
Enterprise Use
Azure is the preferred cloud platform in Microsoft-centric enterprises. Organizations use it for hosting applications, extending on-premises Microsoft Active Directory to the cloud via Azure AD, and running data and AI workloads. Azure Arc extends Azure management to on-premises and multi-cloud environments.
Tips
- Use Azure Policy to enforce compliance and governance across all subscriptions.
- Apply tags consistently to all resources for cost allocation and reporting.
- Use Azure Cost Management to monitor spend and set budget alerts.
- Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on all subscriptions for security posture management.
