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| − | '''Microsoft Azure''' is a [[cloud computing]] platform (originally named Windows Azure) which provides versatile hosting for applications in their cloud infrastructure. Azure also links well to other Microsoft products, and supports Office 365, which is the software-as-a-service version of [[Microsoft Office]]. Azure's service offerings include virtual machines, object storage, and CDNs (Content Delivery Networks).<ref name="techrepublic">https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-azure-the-smart-persons-guide/</ref><ref>https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/overview/what-is-azure/</ref><br /> | + | '''Microsoft Azure''' is a [[cloud computing]] platform (originally named Windows Azure) which provides versatile hosting for applications in their cloud infrastructure. Azure also links well to other [[Microsoft]] products, and supports Office 365, which is the software-as-a-service version of [[Microsoft Office]]. Azure's service offerings include virtual machines, object storage, and CDNs (Content Delivery Networks).<ref name="techrepublic">https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-azure-the-smart-persons-guide/</ref><ref>https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/overview/what-is-azure/</ref><br /> |
Like some other cloud providers, Azure offers usage-based billing, meaning that customers only pay for what they use.<ref name="techrepublic">https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-azure-the-smart-persons-guide/</ref> However, for the available performance, some say that Azure may be overpriced, compared to other services, such as Amazon Web Services.<ref name="pcmag">https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2496295,00.asp</ref><br /> | Like some other cloud providers, Azure offers usage-based billing, meaning that customers only pay for what they use.<ref name="techrepublic">https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-azure-the-smart-persons-guide/</ref> However, for the available performance, some say that Azure may be overpriced, compared to other services, such as Amazon Web Services.<ref name="pcmag">https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2496295,00.asp</ref><br /> | ||
Considering that Azure is owned my Microsoft, it is obvious that they offer Windows operating systems with their platform. However, they also support Linux, along with a growing number of other auxiliary services.<ref name="pcmag">https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2496295,00.asp</ref> | Considering that Azure is owned my Microsoft, it is obvious that they offer Windows operating systems with their platform. However, they also support Linux, along with a growing number of other auxiliary services.<ref name="pcmag">https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2496295,00.asp</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:53, August 4, 2018
| Microsoft Azure | |
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| About | |
| Classification | Cloud computing |
| Creator(s) | Microsoft |
| First Release | February 1, 2010 (16 years ago) |
| Website | https://azure.microsoft.com |
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform (originally named Windows Azure) which provides versatile hosting for applications in their cloud infrastructure. Azure also links well to other Microsoft products, and supports Office 365, which is the software-as-a-service version of Microsoft Office. Azure's service offerings include virtual machines, object storage, and CDNs (Content Delivery Networks).[1][2]
Like some other cloud providers, Azure offers usage-based billing, meaning that customers only pay for what they use.[1] However, for the available performance, some say that Azure may be overpriced, compared to other services, such as Amazon Web Services.[3]
Considering that Azure is owned my Microsoft, it is obvious that they offer Windows operating systems with their platform. However, they also support Linux, along with a growing number of other auxiliary services.[3]