Azure
Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of cloud services, including computing, analytics, storage, and networking.
It enables organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers.
When to use Azure?
Virtual Machine and Compute Services
Azure Virtual Machines and Azure App Services provide scalable computing resources for hosting applications, running development and testing environments, and supporting high-performance computing tasks.
Data Storage and Backup
Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Backup offer scalable and secure solutions for storing various types of data, ensuring data redundancy, accessibility, and disaster recovery capabilities.
Big Data and Analytics
Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure HDInsight, and Azure Data Lake enable organizations to process, analyze, and visualize large datasets, supporting real-time analytics and advanced business intelligence.
Machine Learning and AI
Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services provide tools and APIs for building, training, and deploying machine learning models and integrating AI capabilities such as image recognition, language understanding, and decision-making.
Networking and Content Delivery
Azure Virtual Network, Azure Load Balancer, and Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) offer robust networking solutions to optimize connectivity, enhance security, and deliver content with low latency to users worldwide.
IoT Solutions
Azure IoT Hub and Azure IoT Central facilitate the management of IoT devices, data processing, and integration with other Azure services, enabling the development of scalable and secure IoT applications for various use cases.