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Featured

Featured

Explore some of the most popular Azure products

Virtual Machines
Provision Windows and Linux virtual machines in seconds

Azure Virtual Desktop
Enable a secure, remote desktop experience from anywhere

Azure SQL
Managed, always up-to-date SQL instance in the cloud

Azure Cosmos DB
Fast NoSQL database with open APIs for any scale

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Build and scale with managed Kubernetes

Azure Cognitive Services
Deploy high-quality AI models as APIs

App Service
Quickly create powerful cloud apps for web and mobile

Azure PlayFab
Everything you need to build and operate a live game on one platform

Azure Functions
Process events with serverless code

Azure Quantum
Experience quantum impact today on Azure

Azure Arc
Extend Azure management and services anywhere
AI + Machine Learning

AI + Machine Learning

Create the next generation of applications using artificial intelligence capabilities for any developer and any scenario

Azure Applied AI Services
Specialised services that enable organisations to accelerate time to value in applying AI to solve common scenarios

Azure Cognitive Services
Deploy high-quality AI models as APIs

Azure Form Recogniser
Accelerate information extraction from documents

Machine Learning
Build, train and deploy models from the cloud to the edge

Azure Cognitive Search
Enterprise scale search for app development

Azure Bot Service
Build conversational AI experiences for your customers

Azure Databricks
Design AI with Apache Spark™-based analytics

Kinect DK
Build computer vision and speech models using a developer kit with advanced AI sensors

Azure OpenAI Service
Apply advanced coding and language models to a variety of use cases
Analytics

Analytics

Gather, store, process, analyse and visualise data of any variety, volume or velocity

Azure Synapse Analytics
Limitless analytics service with unmatched time to insight

Azure Databricks
Design AI with Apache Spark™-based analytics

Azure Purview
A unified data governance solution that maximizes the business value of your data

Data Factory
Hybrid data integration at enterprise scale, made easy

HDInsight
Provision cloud Hadoop, Spark, R Server, HBase, and Storm clusters

Azure Stream Analytics
Real-time analytics on fast-moving streaming data

Machine Learning
Build, train and deploy models from the cloud to the edge

Azure Analysis Services
Enterprise-grade analytics engine as a service

Azure Data Lake Storage
Massively scalable, secure data lake functionality built on Azure Blob Storage

Azure Data Explorer
Fast and highly scalable data exploration service
Compute

Compute

Access cloud compute capacity and scale on demand—and only pay for the resources you use

Virtual Machines
Provision Windows and Linux virtual machines in seconds

Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Manage and scale up to thousands of Linux and Windows virtual machines

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Build and scale with managed Kubernetes

Azure Spring Cloud
A fully managed Spring Cloud service, jointly built and operated with VMware

App Service
Quickly create powerful cloud apps for web and mobile

Azure Functions
Process events with serverless code

Azure Dedicated Host
A dedicated physical server to host your Azure VMs for Windows and Linux

Batch
Cloud-scale job scheduling and compute management

SQL Server on Virtual Machines
Host enterprise SQL Server apps in the cloud

Azure Spot Virtual Machines
Provision unused compute capacity at deep discounts to run interruptible workloads
Containers

Containers

Develop and manage your containerised applications faster with integrated tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Build and scale with managed Kubernetes

Azure Red Hat OpenShift
Fully managed OpenShift service, jointly operated with Red Hat

Azure Container Apps
Build and deploy modern apps and microservices using serverless containers

Azure Functions
Process events with serverless code

Web App for Containers
Easily deploy and run containerized web apps on Windows and Linux

Container Instances
Easily run containers on Azure without managing servers

Service Fabric
Develop microservices and orchestrate containers on Windows or Linux

Container Registry
Store and manage container images across all types of deployments

Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager
Seamlessly manage Kubernetes clusters at scale
Databases

Databases

Support rapid growth and innovate faster with secure, enterprise-grade and fully managed database services

Azure SQL
Managed, always up-to-date SQL instance in the cloud

Azure Cosmos DB
Fast NoSQL database with open APIs for any scale

Azure SQL Database
Managed, intelligent SQL in the cloud

Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Fully managed, intelligent and scalable PostgreSQL

Azure SQL Managed Instance
Managed, always up-to-date SQL instance in the cloud

Azure Database for MySQL
Fully managed, scalable MySQL Database

SQL Server on Virtual Machines
Host enterprise SQL Server apps in the cloud

Azure Cache for Redis
Accelerate applications with high-throughput, low-latency data caching

Azure Database Migration Service
Simplify on-premises database migration to the cloud

Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra
Cloud Cassandra with flexibility, control and scale

Azure Database for MariaDB
Managed MariaDB database service for app developers
DevOps

DevOps

Deliver innovation faster with simple, reliable tools for continuous delivery

Azure DevOps
Services for teams to share code, track work and ship software

Azure Pipelines
Continuously build, test and deploy to any platform and cloud

Azure Boards
Plan, track and discuss work across your teams

Azure Repos
Get unlimited, cloud-hosted private Git repos for your project

Azure Artifacts
Create, host and share packages with your team

Azure Test Plans
Test and ship with confidence with a manual and exploratory testing toolkit

Azure DevTest Labs
Quickly create environments using reusable templates and artifacts

DevOps tool integrations
Use your favourite DevOps tools with Azure

Azure Monitor
Full observability into your apps, infrastructure, and network

Azure Load Testing
Optimize app performance with high-scale load testing

Microsoft Dev Box
Streamline development with secure, ready-to-code workstations in the cloud

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Developer Tools

Developer Tools

Build, manage and continuously deliver cloud applications—using any platform or language

Visual Studio
The powerful and flexible environment for developing applications in the cloud

Visual Studio Code
A powerful, lightweight code editor for cloud development

GitHub and Azure
World’s leading developer platform, seamlessly integrated with Azure

Visual Studio Subscriptions
Comprehensive set of resources to create, deploy, and manage apps

Power Apps
A powerful, low-code platform for building apps quickly

SDKs
Get the SDKs and command-line tools you need

Visual Studio App Centre
Continuously build, test, release and monitor your mobile and desktop apps

Azure Monitor
Full observability into your apps, infrastructure, and network

Azure Load Testing
Optimize app performance with high-scale load testing

Microsoft Dev Box
Streamline development with secure, ready-to-code workstations in the cloud

Azure Deployment Environments
Quickly spin up app infrastructure environments with project-based templates
Hybrid + multicloud

Hybrid + multicloud

Get Azure innovation everywhere—bring the agility and innovation of cloud computing to your on-premises workloads

Azure Arc
Extend Azure management and services anywhere

Azure Sentinel
Put cloud-native SIEM and intelligent security analytics to work to help protect your enterprise

Azure Stack
Build and run innovative hybrid applications across cloud boundaries

Security Center
Unify security management and enable advanced threat protection across hybrid cloud workloads

Azure ExpressRoute
Dedicated private network fiber connections to Azure

Azure Active Directory
Synchronise on-premises directories and enable single sign-on

Azure SQL
Managed, always up-to-date SQL instance in the cloud

Azure DevOps
Services for teams to share code, track work and ship software

Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Fully managed, intelligent and scalable PostgreSQL

Azure IoT Edge
Extend cloud intelligence and analytics to edge devices managed by Azure IoT Hub
Identity

Identity

Manage user identities and access to protect against advanced threats across devices, data, apps, and infrastructure

Azure Active Directory
Synchronise on-premises directories and enable single sign-on

Azure Active Directory External Identities
Consumer identity and access management in the cloud

Azure Active Directory Domain Services
Join Azure virtual machines to a domain without domain controllers
Integration

Integration

Seamlessly integrate on-premises and cloud-based applications, data and processes across your enterprise

Logic Apps
Automate the access and use of data across clouds

Service Bus
Connect across private and public cloud environments

API Management
Publish APIs to developers, partners, and employees securely and at scale

Event Grid
Reliable event delivery at massive scale

Microsoft Energy Data Services
Accelerate your journey to energy data modernization and digital transformation
Internet of Things

Internet of Things

Bring IoT to any device and any platform, without changing your infrastructure

Azure IoT Hub
Connect, monitor and manage billions of IoT assets

Azure Digital Twins
Build next-generation IoT solutions that model entire environments in real time

Azure IoT Edge
Extend cloud intelligence and analytics to edge devices managed by Azure IoT Hub

Azure IoT Central
Accelerate the creation of IoT solutions

Azure Sphere
Securely connect embedded MCU-powered devices from silicon to cloud

Azure Defender for IoT
Monitor and detect security threats to both managed and unmanaged IoT assets

Windows IoT Enterprise
Build intelligent edge solutions with world-class developer tools, long-term support and enterprise-grade security.

Azure RTOS
Making embedded IoT development and connectivity easy

Azure Machine Learning
Enterprise-grade machine learning service to build and deploy models faster

Azure Percept
Accelerate edge intelligence from silicon to service

Azure Maps
Simple and secure location APIs provide geospatial context to data
Management and Governance

Management and Governance

Simplify, automate and optimise the management and compliance of your cloud resources

Microsoft Azure portal
Build, manage, and monitor all Azure products in a single, unified console

Azure Purview
A unified data governance solution that maximizes the business value of your data

Azure mobile app
Stay connected to your Azure resources—anytime, anywhere

Cloud Shell
Streamline Azure administration with a browser-based shell

Azure Advisor
Your personalised Azure best practices recommendation engine

Azure Backup
Simplify data protection and protect against ransomware

Azure Cost Management and Billing
Manage your cloud spending with confidence

Azure Policy
Implement corporate governance and standards at scale for Azure resources

Azure Site Recovery
Keep your business running with built-in disaster recovery service

Azure Chaos Studio
Improve application resilience by introducing faults and simulating outages

Azure Monitor
Full observability into your apps, infrastructure, and network

Azure Managed Grafana
Deploy Grafana dashboards as a fully managed Azure service
Media

Media

Deliver high-quality video content anywhere, any time and on any device

Media Services
Encode, store, and stream video and audio at scale

Encoding
Studio grade encoding at cloud scale

Azure Media Player
A single player for all your playback needs

Live and On-Demand Streaming
Deliver content to virtually all devices with scale to meet business needs

Content Protection
Securely deliver content using AES, PlayReady, Widevine and Fairplay

Content Delivery Network
Ensure secure, reliable content delivery with broad global reach
Migration

Migration

Simplify and accelerate your migration to the cloud with guidance, tools and resources

Azure Migrate
Discover, assess, right-size, and migrate your on-premises virtual machines (VMs) to Azure

Azure Site Recovery
Keep your business running with built-in disaster recovery service

Azure Database Migration Service
Simplify on-premises database migration to the cloud

Data Box
Appliances and solutions for data transfer to Azure and edge compute

Azure Cost Management and Billing
Manage your cloud spending with confidence
Mixed Reality

Mixed Reality

Blend your physical and digital worlds to create immersive, collaborative experiences

Spatial Anchors
Create multi-user, spatially aware mixed reality experiences

Azure Remote Rendering
Render high-quality, interactive 3D content and stream it to your devices in real time

Azure Digital Twins
Build next-generation IoT solutions that model entire environments in real time

Kinect DK
Build computer vision and speech models using a developer kit with advanced AI sensors

Object Anchors
Automatically align and anchor 3D content to objects in the physical world
Mobile

Mobile

Build and deploy cross-platform and native apps for any mobile device

Notification Hubs
Send push notifications to any platform from any back end

Visual Studio App Centre
Continuously build, test, release and monitor your mobile and desktop apps

Xamarin
Create cloud-powered mobile apps faster

Azure Maps
Simple and secure location APIs provide geospatial context to data

API Management
Publish APIs to developers, partners, and employees securely and at scale

Azure Cognitive Search
Enterprise scale search for app development

Azure Cognitive Services
Deploy high-quality AI models as APIs

Spatial Anchors
Create multi-user, spatially aware mixed reality experiences

App Service
Quickly create powerful cloud apps for web and mobile

Azure Communication Services
Build rich communication experiences with the same secure platform capabilities used by Microsoft Teams
Networking

Networking

Connect cloud and on-premises infrastructure and services to provide your customers and users the best possible experience

Virtual Network
Provision private networks, optionally connect to on-premises datacenters

Load Balancing
Explore Azure load balancing services and find the best solution for your workloads using an easy-to-use service selection tool

Application Gateway
Build secure, scalable and highly available web front ends in Azure

VPN Gateway
Establish secure, cross-premises connectivity

Azure DNS
Host your DNS domain in Azure

Content Delivery Network
Ensure secure, reliable content delivery with broad global reach

Azure DDoS Protection
Protect your applications from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks

Azure Orbital
Satellite ground station and scheduling service connected to Azure for fast downlinking of data

Azure ExpressRoute
Dedicated private network fiber connections to Azure

Azure Network Function Manager
Extend Azure management for deploying 5G and SD-WAN network functions on edge devices

Azure Virtual Network Manager
Centrally manage virtual networks in Azure from a single pane of glass

Azure Private Link
Private access to services hosted on the Azure platform, keeping your data on the Microsoft network
Security

Security

Protect your enterprise from advanced threats across hybrid cloud workloads

Azure Sentinel
Put cloud-native SIEM and intelligent security analytics to work to help protect your enterprise

Security Center
Unify security management and enable advanced threat protection across hybrid cloud workloads

Application Gateway
Build secure, scalable and highly available web front ends in Azure

Key Vault
Safeguard and maintain control of keys and other secrets

VPN Gateway
Establish secure, cross-premises connectivity

Azure DDoS Protection
Protect your applications from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks

Azure Bastion
Private and fully managed RDP and SSH access to your virtual machines

Web Application Firewall
A cloud-native web application firewall (WAF) service that provides powerful protection for web apps

Azure Firewall
Cloud-native, next-generation firewall to protect your Azure Virtual Network resources

Azure Firewall Manager
Central network security policy and route management for globally distributed, software-defined perimeters
Storage

Storage

Get secure, massively scalable cloud storage for your data, apps and workloads

Azure Disk Storage
High-performance, highly durable block storage

Azure Data Lake Storage
Massively scalable, secure data lake functionality built on Azure Blob Storage

Azure Files
Simple, secure and serverless enterprise-grade cloud file shares

Azure NetApp Files
Enterprise-grade Azure file shares, powered by NetApp

Azure Backup
Simplify data protection and protect against ransomware

Azure Blob Storage
Massively scalable and secure object storage

Data Box
Appliances and solutions for data transfer to Azure and edge compute

Archive Storage
Industry leading price point for storing rarely accessed data

Azure Elastic SAN
Elastic SAN is a cloud-native Storage Area Network (SAN) service built on Azure. Gain access to an end-to-end experience like your on-premises SAN
Web

Web

Build, deploy, and scale powerful web applications quickly and efficiently

Web Apps
Quickly create and deploy mission-critical web apps at scale

API Management
Publish APIs to developers, partners, and employees securely and at scale

Content Delivery Network
Ensure secure, reliable content delivery with broad global reach

Azure Cognitive Search
Enterprise scale search for app development

Azure SignalR Service
Add real-time web functionalities easily

Azure Web PubSub
Easily build real-time messaging web applications using WebSockets and the publish-subscribe pattern

Azure Maps
Simple and secure location APIs provide geospatial context to data

Static Web Apps
A modern web app service that offers streamlined full-stack development from source code to global high availability

Azure Communication Services
Build rich communication experiences with the same secure platform capabilities used by Microsoft Teams

Azure Load Testing
Optimize app performance with high-scale load testing

Azure Fluid Relay
Easily add real-time collaborative experiences to your apps with Fluid Framework
Windows Virtual Desktop

Windows Virtual Desktop

The best virtual desktop experience, delivered on Azure

Azure Virtual Desktop
Enable a secure, remote desktop experience from anywhere

VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure
Provision Windows desktops and apps with VMware and Azure Virtual Desktop

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops for Azure
Provision Windows desktops and apps on Azure with Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Lab Services
Set up labs for classrooms, trials, development and testing and other scenarios

Microsoft Dev Box
Streamline development with secure, ready-to-code workstations in the cloud
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Use cases

Use cases

Build, manage and continuously deliver cloud apps—with any platform or language

Analyse images, comprehend speech and make predictions using data

Simplify and accelerate your migration and modernisation with guidance, tools and resources

Gather, store, process, analyse and visualise data of any variety, volume or velocity

Bring the agility and innovation of the cloud to your on-premises workloads

Connect, monitor, and control devices with secure, scalable, and open edge-to-cloud solutions

Help protect data, apps and infrastructure with trusted security services

Application development

Application development

Development and testing
Simplify and accelerate development and testing (dev/test) across any platform

DevOps
Bring together people, processes and products to continuously deliver value to customers and coworkers.

DevSecOps
Build secure apps on a trusted platform. Embed security in your developer workflow and foster collaboration between developers, security practitioners, and IT operators.

E-commerce
Give customers what they want with a personalised, scalable and secure shopping experience

Low-code application development on Azure
Turn your ideas into applications faster using the right tools for the job.

Microservice applications
Create reliable apps and functionalities at scale and bring them to market faster.

Mobile
Reach your customers everywhere, on any device, with a single mobile app build.

Modern application development
Respond to changes faster, optimise costs and ship confidently.

Serverless computing
Build apps faster by not having to manage infrastructure.

Messaging services on Azure
Connect modern applications with a comprehensive set of messaging services on Azure

Application and data modernisation
Accelerate time to market, deliver innovative experiences and improve security with Azure application and data modernisation.

Business SaaS apps
Use business insights and intelligence from Azure to build software as a service (SaaS) apps

Azure SaaS Development Kit
Move to a SaaS model faster with a kit of prebuilt code, templates, and modular resources.

Web3
Explore services to help you develop and run Web3 applications.

AI

AI

AI
Build mission-critical solutions to analyse images, comprehend speech and make predictions using data.

Knowledge mining
Uncover latent insights from across all of your business data with AI.

Azure confidential computing
Protect your data and code while the data is in use in the cloud.

Hugging Face on Azure
Build machine learning models faster with Hugging Face on Azure.

Cloud migration and modernisation

Cloud migration and modernisation

Azure migration and modernisation centre
Save money and improve efficiency by migrating and modernising your workloads to Azure with proven tools and guidance.

.NET apps migration
Optimise costs, operate confidently and ship features faster by migrating your ASP.NET web apps to Azure.

Development and testing
Simplify and accelerate development and testing (dev/test) across any platform

Linux on Azure
Enhanced security and hybrid capabilities for your mission-critical Linux workloads

Mainframe and midrange migration
Reduce infrastructure costs by moving your mainframe and midrange apps to Azure.

SAP on Azure
Bring the intelligence, security and reliability of Azure to your SAP applications.

SQL Server migration
Move your SQL Server databases to Azure with few or no application code changes.

Windows Server migration
Run your Windows workloads on the trusted cloud for Windows Server.

Open-source database migration
Explore tools and resources for migrating open-source databases to Azure while reducing costs

Azure confidential computing
Protect your data and code while the data is in use in the cloud.

Application and data modernisation
Accelerate time to market, deliver innovative experiences and improve security with Azure application and data modernisation.

Integration services on Azure
Seamlessly integrate applications, systems, and data for your enterprise.

Oracle on Azure
Run your Oracle® database and enterprise applications on Azure and Oracle Cloud.

Data and analytics

Data and analytics

Business intelligence
Drive faster, more efficient decision making by drawing deeper insights from your analytics.

Cloud-scale analytics
Accelerate time to insights with an end-to-end cloud analytics solution.

Hybrid cloud and infrastructure

Hybrid cloud and infrastructure

Backup and disaster recovery
Minimize disruption to your business with cost-effective backup and disaster recovery solutions.

High-performance computing (HPC)
Get fully managed, single tenancy supercomputers with high-performance storage and no data movement.

Hybrid and multicloud solutions
Bring innovation anywhere to your hybrid environment across on-premises, multicloud and the edge.

Azure private multi-access edge compute (MEC)
Deliver ultra-low-latency networking, applications and services at the enterprise edge

Business-critical applications
Run your mission-critical applications on Azure for increased operational agility and security.

Quantum computing
Experience quantum impact today with the world's first full-stack, quantum computing cloud ecosystem.

Azure public multi-access edge compute (MEC)
Deliver ultra-low-latency networking, applications, and services at the mobile operator edge.

Web3
Explore services to help you develop and run Web3 applications.

Internet of Things

Internet of Things

Azure IoT
Connect devices, analyse data and automate processes with secure, scalable and open edge-to-cloud solutions.

Azure Industrial IoT
Build open, interoperable IoT solutions that secure and modernise industrial systems.

Azure IoT for safer workplaces
Help safeguard physical work environments with scalable IoT solutions designed for rapid deployment.

IoT security
Strengthen your security posture with end-to-end security for your IoT solutions.

IoT for sustainability
Meet environmental sustainability goals and accelerate conservation projects with IoT technologies.

Security and governance

Security and governance

Azure governance
Ensure compliance using built-in cloud governance capabilities.

Backup and disaster recovery
Minimize disruption to your business with cost-effective backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Azure confidential computing
Protect your data and code while the data is in use in the cloud.

Azure network security
Cloud-native network security for protecting your applications, network and workloads.

Web3
Explore services to help you develop and run Web3 applications.
Industry solutions

Industry solutions

Energy
Modernise operations to speed response rates, boost efficiency and reduce costs

Financial services
Transform customer experience, build trust and optimise risk management

Gaming
Build, quickly launch and reliably scale your games across platforms

Government
Implement remote government access, empower collaboration and deliver secure services

Healthcare
Boost patient engagement, empower provider collaboration and improve operations

Manufacturing
Improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs and generate new revenue opportunities

Media and entertainment
Create content nimbly, collaborate remotely and deliver seamless customer experiences

Retail
Personalise customer experiences, empower your employees and optimise supply chains
Organisation type

Organisation type

Startups
Get started easily, run lean, stay agile and grow fast with Azure for startups

Nonprofits
Accelerate mission impact, increase innovation and optimise efficiency—with world-class security
Resources

Resources

Reference architectures
Find reference architectures, example scenarios and solutions for common workloads on Azure

Resources for accelerating growth
Do more with less—explore resources for increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and driving innovation

Azure Marketplace
Search from a rich catalogue of more than 17,000 certified apps and services

Customer enablement
Plan a clear path forward for your cloud journey with proven tools, guidance and resources
Pricing
How to buy
- Azure pricing
  Get the best value at every stage of your cloud journey
- Free Azure services
  See which services offer free monthly amounts
- Pay as you go
  Only pay for what you use, plus get free services
- Flexible purchase options
  Find the options that works best for you
- Azure benefits and incentives
  Explore special offers, benefits and incentives
Pricing tools and resources
- Pricing calculator
  Estimate the costs for Azure products and services
- TCO calculator
  Estimate your total cost of ownership and cost savings
- Optimise your costs
  Learn how to manage and optimise your cloud spend
- Cloud economics
  Understand the value and economics of moving to Azure
Partners
Find a partner
- Azure Marketplace
  Find, try and buy trusted apps and services
- Find a partner
  Get up and running in the cloud with help from an experienced partner
Become a partner
- Azure Partner Zone
  Find the latest content, news and guidance to lead customers to the cloud
- Azure technology partners
  Build, extend and scale your apps on a trusted cloud platform
- Publish your app
  Reach more customers—sell directly to over 4M users a month in the commercial marketplace
Resources
Learning
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