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2. Launched in 2010, Microsoft Azure is one of the leading cloud providers in the
market. It is now being used by 85% of Fortune 500 companies. Approximately
56% of global organizations utilize Microsoft Azure Service as their preferred
cloud service provider. In this article, we’ll explore Azure services, including
compute, storage, databases, and networking, and will delve into the benefits
Azure services offer.
3. What are Azure Services?
With nearly 1 billion active users, Azure offers different types of cloud services that are
tailored to cater to the diverse needs of numerous industries. Currently, Azure provides
more than 200 cloud services, mainly as Platform as a service (PaaS), Software as a
service (SaaS), and Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solutions. In addition to those
core services, Azure offers many additional services including:
1. Machine Learning
2. IOT
3. Migration
4. Data management
5. Security
6. Development and Integration
4. Azure service categories based on cloud computing service models
All Microsoft Azure services can be classified into the following categories based
on the cloud computing service model they leverage.
1. Platform as a Service (Paas)
PaaS is a cloud-based service model that offers the necessary resources to
develop and deploy software applications. It supports the entire software
application development lifecycle, eliminating the need to manage infrastructure.
PaaS operates on a pay-as-you-go model, enabling users to purchase Azure
resources and access them securely over the Internet.
5. 2. Software as a Service (SaaS)
Azure SaaS is a service model that allows users to access and utilize cloud-based applications like
mail, calendars, and office tools. It allows organizations to deploy applications quickly with minimal
costs. Azure manages the hardware and software, such as infrastructure and middleware on your
behalf. Therefore, it ensures the high availability and security of those apps.
Following are the IaaS services that Azure currently provides.
Analytics - Data Catalog, PowerBI Embedded
Development - Azure DevOps, Visual Studio App Center
IOT - IOT Central
6. 3. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
IaaS is a cloud service model that provides cloud resources like compute and storage on demand.
It also uses a pay-as-you-go model, offering the flexibility to scale resources based on your varying
workloads and traffic. It enables organizations to quickly adapt to changing user needs and
improve the reliability of their infrastructure.
Compute: Azure Vmware Azure VMware Solution, Dedicated Host, Virtual Desktop, Virtual
Machines, VM Scale Sets
Storage: Azure Storage, HPC Cache, Managed Disks
Networking: Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, Load Balancer, Network Watcher, Private Link, Traffic
Manager, Virtual Network, Virtual WAN, VPN Gateway.
7. Types of Azure services
Azure offers a wide range of cloud services to help organizations harness the
power of the cloud computing infrastructure. These services support various
business use cases, enabling organizations to innovate, scale, and secure their
applications and data. Following is a list of different types of cloud services that
Azure currently provides.
1. AI+ Machine Learning
2. Analytics
3. CDN
9. Summary
Microsoft Azure Service provides an extensive range of over 200 cloud services,
encompassing PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS solutions. Azure PaaS services support the
entire software development lifecycle, while Azure SaaS solutions allow access to
cloud-based software applications. IaaS services provide on-demand computing
resources. The core services of Azure include computing, storage, databases, and
networking. It also offers some additional services such as AI and ML, analytics,
IoT, migration, data management, governance, security, development, and
integration.