Azure

Extracted Attributes

• Developer

  Microsoft

• Inception Date

  2010-02-01

• Deployment Models

  Public Cloud, Hybrid AI, and Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI)

• Service Categories

  Compute, Networking, Storage, Databases, AI and Machine Learning, IoT, DevOps, and Security

• Specialized Services

  Azure Orbital (satellite data processing) and Azure Synapse Analytics

• Key Database Services

  Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure Cache for Redis

• AI Infrastructure Components

  Token factories and app servers

Timeline

• Official inception and launch of the Azure cloud platform. (Source: Wikidata)

  2010-02-01

• Launch of Azure Orbital, allowing agencies to process satellite data directly via cloud networks. (Source: Web Search Results (Wikipedia))

  2020-09-01

• CEO Satya Nadella discusses Azure's role in the AI business revolution and the development of 'token factories' at Davos. (Source: Document 4e50eb82-56c2-4d20-910f-9a43912c1cd7)

  2024-01-15

Azure

Azure may refer to:

Web Search Results

• Microsoft Azure - Wikipedia

  Azure Data Factory is a data integration service that allows creation of data-driven workflows in the cloud for orchestrating and automating data movement and data transformation. Azure Data Lake is a scalable data storage and analytic service for big data analytics workloads that require developers to run massively parallel queries. Azure HDInsight is a big data-relevant service that deploys Hortonworks Hadoop on Microsoft Azure and supports the creation of Hadoop clusters using Linux with Ubuntu. Azure Stream Analytics is a Serverless scalable event-processing engine that enables users to develop and run real-time analytics on multiple streams of data from sources such as devices, sensors, websites, social media, and other applications. [...] Azure Data Explorer provides big data analytics and data-exploration capabilities. Azure Search provides text search and a subset of OData's structured filters using REST or SDK APIs. Cosmos DB is a NoSQL database service that implements a subset of the SQL SELECT "Select (SQL)") statement on JSON documents. Azure Cache for Redis is a managed implementation of Redis. StorSimple manages storage tasks between on-premises devices and cloud storage. Azure SQL Database works to create, scale, and extend applications into the cloud using Microsoft SQL Server technology. It also integrates with Active Directory, Microsoft System Center, and Hadoop. Azure Synapse Analytics is a fully managed cloud data warehouse. [...] ### Azure Local [edit] Azure Local (previously Azure Stack HCI) is a hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) product that uses validated hardware to run virtualized workloads on-premises to consolidate aging infrastructure and connect to Azure for cloud services. ### Azure Orbital [edit] Launched in September 2020, Azure Orbital lets private industries and government agencies process satellite data quickly by connecting directly to cloud computing networks. Mobile cloud computing ground stations are also available to provide connectivity to remote locations without ground infrastructure. Third-party satellite systems, like SpaceX's Starlink and SES' O3b constellation, can be employed.

• Azure Services: The Complete Guide - Splunk

  # Azure Services: The Complete Guide #### Key Takeaways Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform offering a wide range of services — including compute, storage, networking, analytics, and identity management — to help organizations build, deploy, and manage applications. Key Azure services include Virtual Machines for scalable compute, Azure Storage for secure data storage, Azure SQL Database for managed relational databases, and Azure Active Directory for identity and access management. Integrating Azure with Splunk enables seamless ingestion and analysis of logs, metrics, and security data from Azure resources, providing unified monitoring, real-time operational intelligence, and centralized security visibility across cloud and hybrid environments. [...] ### FAQs about Microsoft Azure What is Microsoft Azure? Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform and service created by Microsoft that provides a range of cloud services, including computing, analytics, storage and networking. What are the main categories of Azure services? The main categories of Azure services include Compute, Networking, Storage, Databases, AI and Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), DevOps, and Security. What is Azure AI and Machine Learning? Azure AI and Machine Learning services allow users to build, train, and deploy machine learning models and integrate AI capabilities into applications. What is Azure DevOps? [...] Azure helps deploy applications with low latency and improved performance with robust application deployment capabilities. Azure enables organizations to leverage their existing resources, providing seamless integration between on-premises and the Azure cloud platform.

• What is Microsoft Azure and How Does It Work? - TechTarget

  Global reach and high availability. Azure's global infrastructure enables businesses to access applications and data from anywhere and also ensures high availability and redundancy. For example, even if one component fails, applications and data remain accessible to the end users. Security and compliance. Azure provides enhanced security through its multilayered protection across its data centers and infrastructure. The platform includes various security measures and compliance certifications, enabling businesses to safeguard their data from threats, maintain customer trust and meet regulatory standards. [...] Serverless computing. Azure supports serverless computing and architectures that let developers build applications without managing servers. This helps with the automatic scaling of resources and enables the developers to focus on coding instead of managing the underlying infrastructure. For example, Azure Functions enables developers to write and execute code in their preferred language without managing servers. Identity. These offerings ensure only authorized users can access Azure services and help protect encryption keys and other sensitive information in the cloud. Services include support for Microsoft Entra ID and multifactor authentication. [...] Backup and disaster recovery. The Azure platform is frequently used for backup and disaster recovery. Many organizations use Azure for archival storage in order to meet their long-term data retention or disaster recovery requirements. Developing and hosting applications. The Azure platform is utilized for application development, hosting and testing. With Azure's PaaS capabilities, developers can instantly deploy and scale apps without managing the underlying infrastructure or code.

• Microsoft Azure Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Cloud Computing

  Ever wondered what Microsoft Azure actually does? Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform and it powers many websites like LinkedIn, Walmart.com, SharePoint, and then all of the Microsoft 365 applications that you most likely use in your job day-to-day. Not to mention, it's used by many government agencies, banks, universities, and [music] companies in healthcare and insurance. And they all utilize Azure services. By the end of this video, you'll know the core Azure services, how they all fit together, and how to get started. Let's go. So, first, a very brief intro to cloud computing. So, if you work in IT or if you work in tech, I'm sure that you've heard the meme that cloud is just someone else's servers that you're using. Well, basically, at the core, that's what it is. It is you [...] We’ll cover the basics of cloud computing, explore core Azure services like Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Databases, Networking, and Azure Active Directory, and look at real-world use cases like website hosting, automation, and security. Plus, I’ll show a quick demo of the Azure Portal and CLI, and share how you can take your next steps with certifications like AZ-900 and AZ-104. Whether you’re just getting started in IT or looking to level up your cloud skills, this Azure overview has you covered. Thanks for watching! ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 0:31 – What is Cloud Computing? 2:30 – Azure Portal + Core Services Demo 11:40 – Real-World Use Cases 13:16 – Certifications & Next Steps 13:28 – Outro 📚 RESOURCES • Microsoft Learn – • AZ-900 Certification Path – [...] # Microsoft Azure Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Cloud Computing ## Zak Jaeb 2390 subscribers 13 likes ### Description 628 views Posted: 5 Nov 2025 Ever wondered what Microsoft Azure actually does? In this beginner-friendly crash course, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Azure — Microsoft’s powerful cloud computing platform that runs servers, databases, apps, and more for businesses around the world.

• Cloud solutions | Microsoft Azure

  This is the Trace Id: 43ce971e7b867642a1c2ab8135ab1cba Skip to main content) Microsoft Azure # Azure cloud solutions Solve your business problems with proven combinations of Azure cloud services, as well as sample architectures and documentation. ## Select a category: Application development Cloud migration and modernization Data and analytics Hybrid cloud and infrastructure Internet of Things Security and governance Solution architectures Find reference architectures, example scenarios, and solutions for common workloads on Azure. Turn your vision into impact Explore resources to achieve efficiency, maximize value and emerge stronger with Azure. Browse the Microsoft Business Solutions Hub Find the right solution for your unique business goals. ## AI

• Instance Of

  Q1346018

• Inception Date

  2/1/2010