Azure
Invent with purpose.
Overview
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform with an ever-expanding set of services to help you build solutions to meet your business goals. Azure services range from virtual machines and container orchestration to AI + machine learning tools and serverless computing. The Pulumi Azure Native provider offers complete coverage of Azure resources, managed directly from the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) API.
✨ Key Features
- Compute (Virtual Machines, App Service, Functions)
- Storage (Blob Storage, Disk Storage)
- Databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB)
- Networking (Virtual Network, Load Balancer)
- AI + Machine Learning
- Identity (Microsoft Entra ID)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong enterprise presence and trust
- Seamless integration with Microsoft software and services (Windows Server, Office 365, Entra ID)
- Excellent hybrid cloud capabilities (Azure Arc, Azure Stack)
Unique Value: Empowers organizations to build, manage, and deploy applications on a massive, global network using their favorite tools and frameworks, with deep integration into the Microsoft ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Migrating on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server workloads to the cloud
- Building enterprise applications that integrate with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
- Developing and deploying containerized applications with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations deeply committed to an open-source stack with no ties to the Microsoft ecosystem
- Users seeking the simplest possible cloud interface
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a compelling value proposition for enterprises already invested in Microsoft technologies and provides superior hybrid cloud solutions compared to its competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional Direct / Premier tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Includes popular services free for 12 months, plus over 55 services that are always free, and a $200 credit for the first 30 days.
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