What is Azure?
Azure is Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. It provides a wide range of services and tools for building, deploying, and managing applications and services in the cloud. Azure offers capabilities such as virtual machines, storage, databases, and more, enabling organizations to scale their infrastructure and leverage the power of the cloud.
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Get to know Azure
The Azure cloud platform is equipped with more than 200 products and services designed to help you bring new solutions to life. Browse a few of the most popular below.
Azure Virtual Machines
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure App Service
Azure Storage
Azure SQL Database
Azure DevOps
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Cloud Service Models
On-Premises
On-premises cloud computing means that businesses establish and maintain their own cloud environment within their facilities. This includes hardware, servers, storage systems, and networking infrastructure. It requires significant upfront hardware and infrastructure investments, ongoing maintenance and updates, and dedicated technical expertise.
Imagine if you have a private gym at your office building instead of going to a public gym. On-premises cloud computing is like having your own private gym within your premises. It allows you to have complete control and ownership over the entire cloud infrastructure.
IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides businesses with virtualized computing resources, such as servers, storage, and networking, on-demand over the internet.
Imagine if you needed a physical office space for your business. Instead of buying land, constructing a building, and setting up all the necessary utilities and infrastructure, IaaS would be like renting a fully furnished office space. You have the flexibility to choose the size and configuration of the office space and can easily scale up or down as needed.
PaaS
Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model that offers a ready-to-use platform for businesses to build and manage their applications without the need for extensive technical expertise or infrastructure investment.
Think of PaaS as a fully equipped workspace where businesses can develop and deploy their software applications. It provides a range of tools, resources, and services that make it easier to create and run applications without worrying about the underlying technical complexities.
SaaS
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud computing model that allows businesses to access and use software applications over the internet on a subscription basis, without the need for installation or maintenance on their own computers.
Think of SaaS as a service that provides ready-to-use software applications, similar to how you would subscribe to a streaming service like Netflix to watch movies and shows without buying DVDs or setting up a home theater system.
Cloud Migration Services
There’s no need to feel overwhelmed by migrating data over to Azure. It offers secure storage, scalability, and seamless migration tools, ensuring data security and streamlined operations.