Azure Documentation
Welcome to Azure Documentation
Explore the comprehensive documentation for Microsoft Azure. Azure is a cloud computing platform and infrastructure, created to build, deploy, and manage applications and services through a global network of data centers.
This documentation provides detailed information, tutorials, quickstarts, and reference materials to help you leverage the power of Azure for your projects.
Whether you're new to cloud computing or an experienced professional, you'll find the resources you need to succeed.
Key Azure Services
- Compute: Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions
- Storage: Blob Storage, File Storage, Queue Storage, Table Storage
- Databases: Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB
- Networking: Virtual Network, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall
- Web & Mobile: App Services, Static Web Apps, Azure DevOps
- AI + Machine Learning: Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services
Visit the sidebar to dive deeper into specific service documentation.
Getting Started with Azure
To begin your Azure journey, you'll typically need an Azure account. You can sign up for a free account, which includes credits for popular services and a limited time of free access to many Azure services.
# Example: Creating a Virtual Machine using Azure CLI
az vm create \
--resource-group MyResourceGroup \
--name MyVM \
--image UbuntuLTS \
--admin-username azureuser \
--admin-password ''
Refer to the "Virtual Machines" section for detailed instructions on setting up and managing your compute resources.