Virtual Machines
The virtual machine (VM) component of Microsoft Azure is fundamental in providing scalable and flexible computing resources in the cloud. With Azure Virtual Machines, users can create and manage virtual instances of servers running various operating systems, such as Windows or Linux.
Azure VM provides a broad spectrum of choices in performance, size, and configurations, catering to the unique requirements of diverse applications. With these VMs, businesses can enjoy the flexibility of selecting from numerous pre-configured VM sizes or creating tailored configurations that align with their specific computing power, memory, storage, and network prerequisites.
Azure App Service
The Azure App service empowers businesses to develop, deploy, and scale web and mobile applications, providing support for a wide array of programming languages, frameworks, and platforms. This service streamlines application development by eliminating the need to manage the app’s underlying infrastructure.
Azure App Service also permits easy app deployment from source control repositories and supports continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) workflows, making it seamless to automate the deployment process and deliver updates. It’s also very scalable and allows integration with other Azure services.
Azure Storage
The Azure Storage component offers different storage services, including Blob storage for unstructured data, File storage for shared file access, Queue storage for reliable messaging, and Table storage for NoSQL key-value storage.
With Azure Storage, businesses can explore high availability, durability, and secure access to data, making this component suitable for several applications, from small-scale projects to enterprise-level solutions. It’s also scalable and integrates with other Azure services making it crucial for storing, managing, and accessing data in the cloud.
Azure SQL Database
The SQL Database component is a fully managed relational database service that provides a scalable and reliable platform for storing and managing structured data in the cloud. Azure SQL Database enables users to effortlessly create and manage databases, scale resources based on requirements, and utilize built-in high availability and automated backups.
Azure SQL Database seamlessly integrates with familiar SQL Servers and languages, facilitating the migration of existing applications or the development of new ones. As expected, it boasts advanced features and smooth integration with other Azure services.