Cloud / Provider
Azure
Microsoft Azure is a cloud platform for running applications, data platforms, infrastructure, identity, and enterprise services.
Problem it solves
Why it exists.
It connects scalable cloud infrastructure with Microsoft identity, developer, data, and business ecosystems.
Optimized for
Where it shines.
Organizations invested in Microsoft technologies, hybrid environments, enterprise identity, and managed application services.
Use with care
Where not to use it.
Do not choose services based only on brand alignment; validate architecture, operational skills, cost, and portability first.
Components
What it is made of.
- Subscriptions and resource groups
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Compute
- Networking
- Managed data services
Process
How it works.
- Resources are organized into subscriptions and groups
- Infrastructure is provisioned through Azure tooling or code
- Identity and policy govern access
- Azure Monitor and cost controls guide operations