Key Azure Services and Solutions

Here is the list of core services and solutions of Azure. This list will help you make a successful cloud migration strategy for the Azure platform.

Computing Services

• Virtual Machines (VMs)– Create and run custom virtual machines with the latest Windows and Linux OS.
• App Service– Build, deploy, and scale web, mobile, and API apps on a fully managed platform.
• Azure Functions– Run code on demand without having to manage servers or infrastructure.
• Azure Container Service– Deploy and manage containerized apps thereby facilitating the DevOps approach.

Storage and Databases

• Blob Storage– Store large amounts of unstructured data such as images, text, and videos.
• Data Lake Storage– Store massive amounts of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Azure SQL Database– A fully managed relational database service for storing complex data.
• Azure Cosmos DB– A globally distributed, multi-model database service for managing the data.

Networking

• Virtual Networks– Create and manage virtual networks to connect different Azure resources.
• Load Balancing– Balance traffic across multiple servers to ensure a seamless performance.
• Content Delivery Network (CDN)– Deliver high-performance content to users worldwide.
• Network Security Groups– Control network traffic to and from Azure resources.

Identity and Security

• Azure Active Directory– A cloud-based identity and access management service.
• Azure Key Vault– Store and manage secrets such as passwords and certificates.
• Azure Security Center– It monitors Azure resources for security threats.
• Azure Defender for Cloud– It protects various Azure resources from threats.

Analytics and AI

• Azure Data Factory: Build, schedule, and orchestrate data pipelines.
• Azure Data Lake Analytics: Process large amounts of data in a distributed environment.
• Azure Machine Learning: Build, train, and deploy machine learning models.
• Azure Cognitive Services: Use pre-trained AI models to build intelligent applications.

Data migration to Azure Cloud can offer users all these and other services.

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