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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