Azure, also known as Microsoft Azure, is a cloud computing platform and set of services provided by Microsoft. It offers a wide array of cloud-based solutions, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS) offerings, enabling users to build, deploy, and manage applications and services through Microsoft's global network of data centers.

Key components and features of Microsoft Azure include:

Compute Services: Azure provides virtual machines (VMs) through Azure Virtual Machines, container-based services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and serverless computing through Azure Functions.

Storage Services: Azure offers various storage solutions, such as Azure Blob Storage (for unstructured data), Azure Table Storage (NoSQL key-value store), Azure File Storage, Azure Disk Storage, and Azure Data Lake Storage for big data analytics.

Database Services: Azure provides managed database services like Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL database), Azure Database for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other database solutions.

Networking Services: Azure Networking includes services like Azure Virtual Network (VNet) for creating isolated networks, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway for traffic management, VPN Gateway, and Azure ExpressRoute for connecting on-premises networks to Azure.

AI and Machine Learning Services: Azure offers machine learning services like Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services for vision, speech, language, and decision-making capabilities.

Identity and Access Management: Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) provides identity and access management services, allowing secure access and management of users and resources.

Security and Compliance: Azure provides various security services such as Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault for managing encryption keys, Azure Sentinel for cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM), and compliance certifications to ensure data security and compliance with regulations.

Development Tools and DevOps: Azure DevOps services, integration with Visual Studio, Azure DevTest Labs, and other tools help in application development, testing, deployment, and management.

IoT (Internet of Things) Services: Azure IoT Hub, Azure IoT Central, and Azure Sphere provide capabilities for connecting, monitoring, and managing IoT devices and applications.www.baudhyantram.in/index.php/azure/