Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Interface

Azure - Cloud Platform

What is Microsoft Azure?

Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud platform offering over 200 services for businesses of all sizes. It provides Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) with Microsoft 365 integration.

Founded
2010
Owner
Microsoft
Market Position
#2 Cloud Provider
Market Share
23% globally
60+
Regions
200+
Services
99.95%
Uptime SLA
azure-cli
# Deploy web application to Azure
$ az group create --name my-app-rg \
--location eastus
$ az webapp create \
--resource-group my-app-rg \
--plan my-app-plan \
--name my-unique-app \
--runtime "NODE:18-lts"
$ az webapp deployment source config-zip \
--src app.zip
Response:
✓ Resource Group: my-app-rg created
✓ Web App: https://my-unique-app.azurewebsites.net
✓ Status: Running
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Azure advantages in business projects

Why is Microsoft Azure the best choice for companies using the Microsoft ecosystem? Here are key benefits based on facts

Azure disadvantages – honest assessment

Every solution has limitations. Here are the main Azure disadvantages and ways to address them in real projects

What is Azure used for?

Main Microsoft Azure use cases in 2025 with examples from H&M, KPMG, Samsung, Progressive Insurance and our projects

Enterprise Microsoft Integration

Comprehensive business solutions with full Microsoft 365 ecosystem integration, user management and team collaboration

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Azure ADOffice 365TeamsSharePointDynamics 365
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H&M (retail collaboration), KPMG (professional services), Samsung (device management), Progressive Insurance (customer service)

Web Applications and APIs

Scalable web applications, serverless functions, static websites, API management with CI/CD integration

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App ServiceFunction AppsStatic Web AppsCDNAPI Management
tech.useCases.realExamples

H&R Block (tax software), ASOS (e-commerce), GE Healthcare (medical apps), Stack Overflow (developer platform)

AI and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer vision, chatbots with Azure OpenAI Service

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Azure OpenAICognitive ServicesML StudioBot Service
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Progressive (claims processing), Chevron (predictive maintenance), H&M (personalization), BBC (content analysis)

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

Data warehouses, real-time analytics, Power BI dashboards, big data processing with Synapse Analytics

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Synapse AnalyticsPower BIData FactoryCosmos DB
tech.useCases.realExamples

Walgreens (pharmacy analytics), Mercedes-Benz (IoT data), Real Madrid (fan analytics), Rolls-Royce (engine telemetry)

FAQ: Azure – Frequently Asked Questions

Complete answers to questions about Microsoft Azure – from basics to advanced hybrid architecture

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