Azure is a cloud computing platform and service created by Microsoft for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centres. It offers various services, such as computing power, storage, analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, and machine learning capabilities.
Azure also provides various tools for developers to build and deploy applications, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure Functions. Some of the common use cases for Azure include the following:
- Hosting web and mobile apps
- Storing and analyzing data
- Building and deploying AI and machine learning models
- Managing and securing identities
- Creating virtual networks and connecting to on-premises infrastructure.
