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Azure Services Overview

Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform that offers a variety of services including compute, storage, and networking. The document provides an overview of key Azure services, detailing their internal workings, access methods, and pricing structures. Additionally, it emphasizes the pay-as-you-go pricing model and suggests precautions for managing costs effectively.

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Azure Services Overview

Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform that offers a variety of services including compute, storage, and networking. The document provides an overview of key Azure services, detailing their internal workings, access methods, and pricing structures. Additionally, it emphasizes the pay-as-you-go pricing model and suggests precautions for managing costs effectively.

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Azure Services Overview

Azure Services Overview

Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform, offering services across compute, storage,

networking, AI, analytics, and more. This document categorizes and summarizes key Azure

services, explaining their internal workings, usage, and payment structures for better understanding.

1. Compute Services
1. Azure Virtual Machines: Fully customizable cloud-based virtual machines for various workloads.

- Internal Working: Utilizes Microsoft's hypervisor for resource allocation and isolation.

- Access: Azure Portal, CLI, or PowerShell.

- Pricing: Pay-as-you-go; limited free tier available.

2. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Managed Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications.

- Internal Working: Automates cluster management, scaling, and updates.

- Access: Azure Portal or Kubernetes CLI.

- Pricing: Control plane free; charges for nodes.

3. Azure App Service: Platform for deploying scalable web apps and APIs.

- Internal Working: Integrated with CI/CD pipelines, supports multiple languages.

- Access: Azure Portal or development IDEs.

- Pricing: Free and premium plans available.

2. Storage Services

1. Azure Blob Storage: Stores unstructured data such as images and backups.

- Internal Working: Uses containers and blobs; supports access tiers.

- Access: Azure Portal, SDKs, REST API.

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- Pricing: Hot, Cool, and Archive tiers; free tier available.

2. Azure Disk Storage: High-performance block storage for VMs.

- Internal Working: Directly attached to VMs; optimized for speed.

- Access: Configured via VM settings.

- Pricing: Based on disk type (SSD/HDD) and size.

3. Azure File Storage: Managed file shares accessible via SMB protocol.

- Internal Working: Provides secure file access across networks.

- Access: Mountable on cloud and on-premise systems.

- Pricing: Pay-per-usage; free tier for basic use.

3. Networking Services

1. Azure Virtual Network (VNet): Enables isolated networks for Azure resources.

- Internal Working: Customizable subnets, routing, and security groups.

- Access: Managed via Azure Portal.

- Pricing: Based on data transfer and connected resources.

2. Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN): Distributes web content globally with

low latency.

- Internal Working: Caches content at edge locations for faster delivery.

- Access: Configured in the Azure Portal.

- Pricing: Pay-as-you-go based on bandwidth usage.

3. Azure Load Balancer: Distributes incoming traffic across multiple resources.

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- Internal Working: Routes traffic based on configured rules and health

probes.

- Access: Configured via Azure Portal or CLI.

- Pricing: Usage-based pricing.

4. Pricing and Precautions


Azure services follow a pay-as-you-go pricing model with options for reserved instances and savings

plans.

- Free Tier: 12-month free access to compute, storage, and AI services.

- Precautions:

1. Use Cost Management tools to monitor usage.

2. Set budgets and alerts to control spending.

3. Regularly review and deallocate unused resources.

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