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#Introduction
Azure is Microsoft’s cloud platform, just like Google has it’s Google Cloud and Amazon has it’s Amazon Web Service or AWS.000. Generally, it is a platform through which we can use Microsoft’s resource. For example, to set up a huge server, we will require huge investment, effort, physical space and so on. In such situations, Microsoft Azure comes to our rescue. It will provide us with virtual machines, fast processing of data, analytical and monitoring tools and so on to make our work simpler. The pricing of Azure is also simpler and cost-effective. Popularly termed as “Pay As You Go”, which means how much you use, pay only for that.
Microsoft Azure, commonly referred to as Azure, is a comprehensive cloud computing platform and infrastructure service offered by Microsoft. It provides a wide range of cloud-based services, including computing, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning, and more.Microsoft Azure is widely used by businesses and developers for a variety of purposes, from hosting web applications to running large-scale data analytics. It provides a flexible and scalable cloud platform that can meet the diverse needs of both small startups and large enterprises.

#Azure History
Microsoft unveiled Windows Azure in early October 2008 but it went to live after February 2010. Later in 2014, Microsoft changed its name from Windows Azure to Microsoft Azure. Azure provided a service platform for .NET services, SQL Services, and many Live Services. Many people were still very skeptical about “the cloud”. As an industry, we were entering a brave new world with many possibilities. Microsoft Azure is getting bigger and better in coming days. More tools and more functionalities are getting added. It has two releases as of now. It’s famous version Micorosft Azure v1 and later Microsoft Azure v2. Microsoft Azure v1 was more like JSON script driven then the new version v2, which has interactive UI for simplification and easy learning. Microsoft Azure v2 is still in the preview version.

Some of the features of Microsoft Azure:

#Azure History
Microsoft unveiled Windows Azure in early October 2008 but it went to live after February 2010. Later in 2014, Microsoft changed its name from Windows Azure to Microsoft Azure. Azure provided a service platform for .NET services, SQL Services, and many Live Services. Many people were still very skeptical about “the cloud”. As an industry, we were entering a brave new world with many possibilities. Microsoft Azure is getting bigger and better in coming days. More tools and more functionalities are getting added. It has two releases as of now. It’s famous version Micorosft Azure v1 and later Microsoft Azure v2. Microsoft Azure v1 was more like JSON script driven then the new version v2, which has interactive UI for simplification and easy learning. Microsoft Azure v2 is still in the preview version
-Cloud Computing Platform: Azure is a cloud computing platform that allows individuals and organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications and services through Microsoft's extensive network of data centers worldwide.

-Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Azure offers IaaS capabilities, allowing users to create and manage virtual machines, storage, and networking resources. This is particularly useful for migrating existing on-premises applications to the cloud or for running custom-built virtual machines.

-Platform as a Service (PaaS): Azure provides PaaS solutions that enable developers to build, deploy, and scale applications without managing the underlying infrastructure. This includes services like Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

-Software as a Service (SaaS): Microsoft offers a wide range of SaaS applications through Azure, including Office 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure DevOps, which enable businesses to use Microsoft's software products on a subscription basis.

-Data and Analytics: Azure provides a suite of data and analytics services, such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Data Lake, allowing users to store, analyze, and gain insights from their data.

-AI and Machine Learning: Azure offers a set of tools and services for artificial intelligence and machine learning, including Azure Machine Learning and Azure Cognitive Services, to build intelligent applications and models.

-IoT (Internet of Things): Azure IoT Suite helps connect, monitor, and manage IoT devices and collect and analyze data from them.

-Security and Compliance: Azure places a strong emphasis on security and compliance, offering features like Azure Security Center and Azure Policy to help organizations protect their data and meet regulatory requirements.

-Global Reach: Azure has data centers in multiple regions worldwide, allowing users to deploy applications and services close to their target audience, improving performance and reducing latency.

-Hybrid Cloud: Azure supports hybrid cloud scenarios, allowing organizations to seamlessly integrate their on-premises infrastructure with Azure resources, creating a more flexible and scalable environment.

-Ecosystem and Integration: Azure integrates with a wide variety of development tools and technologies, making it easy for developers to work with familiar tools and frameworks.

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