The selection of the right cloud platform is one of the most complex questions for businesses. Since a cloud platform serves as the backbone to businesses, choosing a wrong platform can incur major expenses. With the emergence of Microsoft Azure, businesses have their hands on one of the most reliable cloud platforms. So what is Microsoft Azure?

What is Microsoft Azure?

Microsoft Azure is Microsoft’s own cloud computing platform that can help businesses with all their IT infrastructure needs, which can include storage, servers, networking, and others. Earlier the platform was known as Microsoft Azure; however, with the passage of time, Microsoft expanded its capabilities for other environments. Now it can be used with both Windows hosts as well as Linux VMs, and hence it was rebranded as Windows Azure.

However, the question is where is all your crucial data being stored? Fortunately, your data is stored in the data centres of Microsoft— the world’s leading IT giant. These data centres exist in more than 35 locations. Today, Microsoft Azure stands as one of the leading cloud computing platforms. It is used by Fortune 500 companies, and it assists small and medium-sized organizations.

Services of Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure provides a number of services that have a vast range of applications. Some of these are:

Compute

Do you want the configuration and creation of instant VMs without having to worry about the hardware needs?

Well, Azure’s Compute Service is an excellent option for your business. Compute provides a number of options that include the virtual machines of both Windows and Linux environments. You can also relocate your existing VMs easily to Azure’s network. For developers who mainly code applications in the modern-day server-less and event-driven architectures, Compute provides “Functions” that quicken software development.

Database

Is your business one of those data-centric organisations that is heavily riddled with databases and data warehouses issues?
Well, in that case, Azure’s database services can accelerate your data management. These services help with the automatic management of databases, which helps businesses to focus their attention on other critical junctures of their business. These database services include SQL Database, SQL Server on VMs, SQL Data Warehouse, and Azure Cosmos DB, etc. This means you will have access to the latest innovations related to data monitoring, threats, and security from Microsoft’s own team. In this way, your data related issues can be easily resolved.   

Networking

Do you regularly configure and set up virtual networks? Are you facing weak DNS responses?

Whether your business is completely dependent on the cloud or you have delegated some of your IT tasks to a cloud provider, Azure’s Networking services are a worthy option for your networking requirements. With Azure DNS and Virtual Network, you can boost your networking as well as work with other provided services.

Final Thoughts

Have you made your mind? Do you want the services of Microsoft Azure? Contact Cloud 4 Sure so we can recommend the best Microsoft Azure services for your business and assist in its proper integration that can give your business a much-needed boost. 

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