Azure
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About Azure
Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform, offering more than 200 products spanning compute, databases, analytics, containers, and AI/machine learning services. Core offerings include virtual machines (Linux and Windows Server), Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, and database services such as Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
The platform includes an AI and machine learning portfolio branded Microsoft Foundry, which provides hosted models, agent services, and tooling for building and running AI agents, along with Azure Machine Learning and Azure OpenAI integration. Additional areas covered include hybrid and multicloud management (Azure Arc, Azure Local), security and monitoring tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitor), and migration/modernization services for moving workloads such as SQL Server, SAP, and Linux systems to Azure.
Azure is aimed at businesses and developers building, deploying, and managing applications and infrastructure in the cloud, including small and medium businesses, enterprises, and organizations running SAP or Oracle workloads. The platform offers a pricing calculator, reservations, savings plans, and free service tiers for cost evaluation and optimization.
Key features
- Virtual machines, containers, and serverless compute (Azure Functions, AKS, Container Apps)
- AI and machine learning platform via Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and Azure Machine Learning
- Managed databases including Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Data analytics platform via Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks
- Hybrid and multicloud management with Azure Arc
- Cloud migration and modernization tooling for SQL Server, Linux, and SAP workloads
Frequently asked questions
What is Azure?
Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform offering compute, database, AI, and analytics services.
Does Azure offer free services?
Yes, Azure offers free services and a free account option for getting started.
What AI capabilities does Azure provide?
Azure provides AI through Microsoft Foundry, Foundry Models, Foundry Agent Service, and Azure OpenAI for building and running production AI agents.
Can I run Linux and SAP workloads on Azure?
Yes, Azure supports running Linux distributions and SAP applications and workloads on its cloud platform.
What database options does Azure support?
Azure supports relational, NoSQL, and caching databases including Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Azure Managed Redis.
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