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What is Azure?

Microsoft's cloud computing platform offering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services for building, deploying, and managing applications.

Microsoft Azure is one of the three major public cloud providers alongside AWS and Google Cloud. It offers over 200 products and services including virtual machines, databases, AI tools, DevOps pipelines, and container orchestration. Azure integrates tightly with Microsoft enterprise tools like Active Directory, Office 365, and Windows Server, making it popular in enterprise environments. Key services include Azure App Service for web apps, Azure Functions for serverless computing, Azure DevOps for CI/CD, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container management.

Related Terms

Serverless Computing
A cloud execution model where the provider manages servers and dynamically allocates resources, charging only for actual usage.
Kubernetes Pod
The smallest deployable unit in Kubernetes, consisting of one or more containers that share storage, network, and lifecycle.
Virtual Machine (VM)
A software-based emulation of a physical computer that runs its own operating system and applications.
Cloud Computing
The delivery of computing services over the internet, including servers, storage, databases, and software on demand.
Cloud Load Balancer
A managed service that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure high availability and optimal resource utilization.
Cloud Storage Tiers
Different storage classes offered by cloud providers, optimized for varying access patterns from frequent to archival use.
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