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+title: Azure (Microsoft Azure)
+tags: [Cloud, Provider, Public-Cloud]
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+# Azure (Microsoft Azure)
+
+**Microsoft Azure** is a cloud computing platform operated by Microsoft, providing a broad range of services for application and workload hosting.
+
+## Overview
+
+Azure is one of the three major public cloud providers, particularly strong in enterprise environments with Microsoft ecosystem integration.
+
+## Key Services Referenced
+
+| Category | Services |
+|----------|----------|
+| Compute | Virtual Machines, Azure Functions |
+| Storage | Blob Storage, Azure Files |
+| Database | Azure SQL, Cosmos DB |
+| AI/ML | Azure AI, Azure OpenAI Service |
+| Analytics | Synapse, Databricks |
+| Enterprise | Active Directory, Microsoft 365 integration |
+
+## Multi-Cloud Context
+
+Azure is commonly used alongside AWS and Google Cloud in multi-cloud strategies:
+- **Enterprise workloads** — Strong Windows Server and SQL Server integration
+- **AI services** — Azure OpenAI Service for enterprise AI applications
+- **Hybrid cloud** — Deep integration with on-premises Windows environments
+
+## Related Concepts
+
+- [[Multi-Cloud-Strategy]] — Azure as one of multiple providers
+- [[Cloud-Native]] — Building on Azure-native services
+- [[FinOps]] — Managing Azure costs
+
+## Sources
+
+- [[sources/how-can-a-multi-cloud-strategy-transform-your-business-roi.md]]