The Microsoft Azure cloud platform provides infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and software as a service (SaaS). It offers data storage and management, and enables developers to build and scale applications without the cost of purchasing and managing physical servers. Azure supports a wide range of programming languages and frameworks.
Azure is the choice of two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies and supports a variety of business scenarios, from enterprise-scale datacenters to small personal websites. Its high-speed, geographically decentralized architecture allows for a multitude of backup and recovery options, so businesses can guarantee continuity even during disasters.
Microsoft is constantly expanding its Azure ecosystem, adding features and enhancing existing ones to meet changing customer demands. The platform’s scalability and flexibility have made it the number one choice for many enterprises and has trimmed IT budgets by head-turning percentages for businesses that switch to Azure.
The platform supports a wide array of open source technologies, and is compatible with the tools and software your organization already uses. Its extensive developer support also helps you get up and running quickly with the tools you’re familiar with. Its extensive security, compliance and privacy policies protect your sensitive information and help you comply with regulatory requirements.
Unlike virtual machines, which run an entire operating system and all hardware necessary for it to function, containers have significantly less overhead. As a result, you can run up to three times as many containers on a single server than you could with VMs. This enables you to develop apps more quickly and scale compute resources on demand.
In addition to offering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, Microsoft also offers a variety of tools to make it easier for you to integrate your own applications with the Azure platform. These include Web sites, remote desktop access, and full IIS support. Azure also supports a number of application development languages, including PHP and Node JS.
Azure offers a flexible pricing model, with pay-as-you-go prices and a free tier that lets you use basic resources for limited purposes. You can also use the Azure Portal to obtain quick estimates of costs for new services and resources, or purchase a one- or three-year reservation to receive a substantial discount on standard pricing.
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