Azure Documentation

Welcome to Azure Documentation

This is your starting point for exploring Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing platform that offers a vast array of services to build, deploy, and manage applications and services through Microsoft-managed datacenters.

Azure provides a wide range of services, including:

  • Compute: Virtual machines, containers, serverless computing.
  • Storage: Blob storage, file storage, queue storage, and disk storage.
  • Databases: SQL Database, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and more.
  • Networking: Virtual networks, load balancers, VPN Gateway, DNS.
  • AI + Machine Learning: Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, Bot Service.
  • Internet of Things (IoT): IoT Hub, IoT Edge.
  • Developer Tools: Azure DevOps, App Service, Functions.
  • Security + Identity: Azure Active Directory, Key Vault, Security Center.

What is Azure?

Microsoft Azure is a continuously expanding set of integrated cloud services that enables you to build, move, and manage applications and IT in a cloud environment. You can develop and run applications using the vast Microsoft data centers. Azure combines all cloud services such as Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and manages the underlying hardware infrastructure.

Key benefits of using Azure include:

  • Scalability: Easily scale your resources up or down based on demand.
  • Flexibility: Choose from a wide range of services and tools that best suit your needs.
  • Global Reach: Deploy your applications closer to your users in data centers around the world.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Pay only for what you use with flexible pricing models.
  • Security: Benefit from Microsoft's robust security measures and compliance certifications.

Getting Started

To begin your journey with Azure, you'll typically need:

  1. A Microsoft account.
  2. An Azure subscription. You can start with a free trial to explore services without commitment.
  3. Access to the Azure portal, a web-based interface for managing your Azure resources.

Ready to dive in?

Visit our Getting Started guide to set up your environment and deploy your first application.

Explore Azure Services

Azure offers a comprehensive suite of services for every aspect of your IT infrastructure. Whether you're building a simple website, a complex enterprise application, or leveraging advanced AI capabilities, Azure has a solution for you.

For a detailed overview of available services, please refer to the Services section.