Azure Services is Microsoft's cloud computing platform, offering a wide range of tools and services to support modern application development, data storage, and infrastructure management. Here's an overview of its key components:
🔧 Core Azure Services
- Compute: Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Functions for scalable execution environments.
- Storage: Blob Storage, File Storage, and Cosmos DB for flexible data management.
- Networking: Virtual Networks (VNet), Load Balancers, and Azure AD for secure connectivity.
🧠 AI & Machine Learning
- Azure AI: Pre-built cognitive services like Text Analytics and Computer Vision.
- Azure Machine Learning: End-to-end ML workflows and model deployment.
- Azure Bot Service: Create chatbots and virtual assistants with natural language processing.
🛠️ DevOps & Application Services
- Azure DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, project management, and collaboration tools.
- Azure App Service: Serverless platform for web apps, mobile apps, and APIs.
- Azure Functions: Event-driven compute for microservices and automation.
📌 Recommended Reading
For deeper insights into cloud computing fundamentals, check out our Cloud Computing Basics guide.
Explore more about Azure's ecosystem and use cases in our Azure Architecture Patterns article.