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Windows Virtual Desktop
The best virtual desktop experience, delivered on Azure
Azure SQL
Modern SQL family for migration and app modernization
App Service
Quickly create powerful cloud apps for web and mobile
Azure Cosmos DB
Fast NoSQL database with open APIs for any scale
PlayFab
The complete LiveOps back-end platform for building and operating live games
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Simplify the deployment, management, and operations of Kubernetes
Azure Functions
Process events with serverless code
Cognitive Services
Add smart API capabilities to enable contextual interactions
Azure Quantum
Experience quantum impact today on Azure
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AI + Machine Learning
AI + Machine Learning
Create the next generation of applications using artificial intelligence capabilities for any developer and any scenario
Cognitive Services
Add smart API capabilities to enable contextual interactions
Azure Bot Service
Intelligent, serverless bot service that scales on demand
Machine Learning
Build, train, and deploy models from the cloud to the edge
Azure Databricks
Fast, easy, and collaborative Apache Spark-based analytics platform
Azure Cognitive Search
AI-powered cloud search service for mobile and web app development
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Analytics
Analytics
Gather, store, process, analyze, and visualize data of any variety, volume, or velocity
Azure Synapse Analytics
Limitless analytics service with unmatched time to insight (formerly SQL Data Warehouse)
Azure Databricks
Fast, easy, and collaborative Apache Spark-based analytics platform
HDInsight
Provision cloud Hadoop, Spark, R Server, HBase, and Storm clusters
Data Factory
Hybrid data integration at enterprise scale, made easy
Machine Learning
Build, train, and deploy models from the cloud to the edge
Azure Stream Analytics
Real-time analytics on fast moving streams of data from applications and devices
Azure Data Lake Storage
Massively scalable, secure data lake functionality built on Azure Blob Storage
Azure Analysis Services
Enterprise-grade analytics engine as a service
Event Hubs
Receive telemetry from millions of devices
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Blockchain
Blockchain
Build and manage blockchain based applications with a suite of integrated tools
Azure Blockchain Service
Build, govern, and expand consortium blockchain networks
Azure Blockchain Workbench
Easily prototype blockchain apps in the cloud
Logic Apps
Automate the access and use of data across clouds without writing code
Azure Cosmos DB
Fast NoSQL database with open APIs for any scale
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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)
Simplify the deployment, management, and operations of Kubernetes
Azure Spring Cloud
A fully managed Spring Cloud service, built and operated with Pivotal
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
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Containers
Containers
Develop and manage your containerized applications faster with integrated tools
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Simplify the deployment, management, and operations of Kubernetes
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 Azure deployments
Web App for Containers
Easily deploy and run containerized web apps that scale with your business
Azure Functions
Process events with serverless code
Azure Red Hat OpenShift
Fully managed OpenShift service, jointly operated with Red Hat
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Databases
Databases
Support rapid growth and innovate faster with secure, enterprise-grade, and fully managed database services
Azure SQL
Modern SQL family for migration and app modernization
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
Managed PostgreSQL database service for app developers
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Managed, always up-to-date SQL instance in the cloud
Azure Database for MySQL
Managed MySQL database service for app developers
SQL Server on Virtual Machines
Host enterprise SQL Server apps in the cloud
Azure Cache for Redis
Power applications with high-throughput, low-latency data access
Azure Database Migration Service
Simplify on-premises database migration to the cloud
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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 favorite DevOps tools with Azure
Azure Monitor
Full observability into your applications, infrastructure, and network
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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
Visual Studio Codespaces
Cloud-powered development environments accessible from anywhere
GitHub and Azure
World’s leading developer platform, seamlessly integrated with Azure
Visual Studio Subscriptions
Access Visual Studio, Azure credits, Azure DevOps, and many other resources for creating, deploying, and managing applications.
Power Apps
A powerful, low-code platform for building apps quickly
SDKs
Get the SDKs and command-line tools you need
Developer tool integrations
Use the development tools you know—including Eclipse, IntelliJ, and Maven—with Azure
Visual Studio App Center
Continuously build, test, release, and monitor your mobile and desktop apps
Azure Monitor
Full observability into your applications, infrastructure, and network
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Hybrid
Hybrid
Get Azure innovation everywhere—bring the agility and innovation of cloud computing to your on-premises workloads.
Azure Arc
Bring Azure services and management to any infrastructure
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
Synchronize on-premises directories and enable single sign-on
Azure SQL
Modern SQL family for migration and app modernization
Azure DevOps
Services for teams to share code, track work, and ship software
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Managed PostgreSQL database service for app developers
Azure IoT Edge
Extend cloud intelligence and analytics to edge devices
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Identity
Identity
Manage user identities and access to protect against advanced threats across devices, data, apps, and infrastructure
Azure Active Directory
Synchronize on-premises directories and enable single sign-on
Azure Active Directory B2C
Consumer identity and access management in the cloud
Azure Active Directory Domain Services
Join Azure virtual machines to a domain without domain controllers
Azure Information Protection
Better protect your sensitive information—anytime, anywhere
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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 without writing code
Service Bus
Connect across private and public cloud environments
API Management
Publish APIs to developers, partners, and employees securely and at scale
Event Grid
Get reliable event delivery at massive scale
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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 IoT Edge
Extend cloud intelligence and analytics to edge devices
Azure IoT Central
Accelerate the creation of IoT solutions
Azure IoT solution accelerators
Create fully customizable solutions with templates for common IoT scenarios
Azure Sphere
Securely connect MCU-powered devices from the silicon to the cloud
Azure Digital Twins
Build next-generation IoT spatial intelligence solutions
Azure Time Series Insights
Explore and analyze time-series data from IoT devices
Azure Maps
Simple and secure location APIs provide geospatial context to data
Azure RTOS
Making embedded IoT development and connectivity easy
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Management and Governance
Management and Governance
Simplify, automate, and optimize the management and compliance of your cloud resources
Microsoft Azure portal
Build, manage, and monitor all Azure products in a single, unified console
Cloud Shell
Streamline Azure administration with a browser-based shell
Azure mobile app
Stay connected to your Azure resources—anytime, anywhere
Azure Backup
Simplify data protection and protect against ransomware
Azure Advisor
Your personalized Azure best practices recommendation engine
Azure Policy
Implement corporate governance and standards at scale for Azure resources
Cost Management + Billing
Optimize what you spend on the cloud, while maximizing cloud potential
Log Analytics
Collect, search, and visualize machine data from on-premises and cloud
Azure Site Recovery
Keep your business running with built-in disaster recovery service
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Media
Media
Deliver high-quality video content anywhere, any time, and on any device
Live Video Analytics
Build intelligent video-based applications using the AI of your choice
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
Video Indexer
Unlock video insights
Content Delivery Network
Ensure secure, reliable content delivery with broad global reach
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Migration
Migration
Simplify and accelerate your migration to the cloud with guidance, tools, and resources
Azure Migrate
Easily discover, assess, right-size, and migrate your on-premises 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
Cost Management + Billing
Optimize what you spend on the cloud, while maximizing cloud potential
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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
Remote Rendering
Consume Services privately on Azure Platform
Azure Digital Twins
Build next-generation IoT spatial intelligence solutions
Kinect DK
Build computer vision and speech models using a developer kit with advanced AI sensors
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Mobile
Mobile
Build and deploy cross-platform and native apps for any mobile device
Mobile Apps
Build and host the backend for any mobile app
Notification Hubs
Send push notifications to any platform from any back end
Visual Studio App Center
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 Apps
Easily build and consume Cloud APIs
API Management
Publish APIs to developers, partners, and employees securely and at scale
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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 Balancer
Deliver high availability and network performance to your applications
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
Traffic Manager
Route incoming traffic for high performance and availability
Azure ExpressRoute
Dedicated private network fiber connections to Azure
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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
Key Vault
Safeguard and maintain control of keys and other secrets
Application Gateway
Build secure, scalable, and highly available web front ends in Azure
Azure Information Protection
Better protect your sensitive information—anytime, anywhere
VPN Gateway
Establish secure, cross-premises connectivity
Azure Active Directory
Synchronize on-premises directories and enable single sign-on
Azure DDoS Protection
Protect your applications from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks
Azure Dedicated HSM
Manage hardware security modules that you use in the cloud
Azure Active Directory Domain Services
Join Azure virtual machines to a domain without domain controllers
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Storage
Storage
Get secure, massively scalable cloud storage for your data, apps, and workloads
Disk Storage
Persistent, secured disk options supporting virtual machines
Azure Data Lake Storage
Massively scalable, secure data lake functionality built on Azure Blob Storage
File Storage
File shares that use the standard SMB 3.0 protocol
Azure Data Explorer
Fast and highly scalable data exploration service
Azure NetApp Files
Enterprise-grade Azure file shares, powered by NetApp
Azure Backup
Simplify data protection and protect against ransomware
Blob storage
REST-based object storage for unstructured data
Data Box
Appliances and solutions for data transfer to Azure and edge compute
Archive Storage
Industry leading price point for storing rarely accessed data
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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
AI-powered cloud search service for mobile and web app development
Azure SignalR Service
Add real-time web functionalities easily
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
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Windows Virtual Desktop
Windows Virtual Desktop
The best virtual desktop experience, delivered on Azure
Windows Virtual Desktop
The best virtual desktop experience, delivered on Azure
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