azure
Microsoft Azure
Windows Azure
/microsoft-azure · /azure-cloud
in plain english
Microsoft's public cloud platform — virtual machines, storage, databases, networking, AI, and 200+ other services. Pay-as-you-go pricing. The infrastructure layer beneath Microsoft 365 and Microsoft's own AI products.
official microsoft definition
A cloud computing platform and online portal that allows you to access and manage cloud services and resources provided by Microsoft. Includes IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
plans & eligibility
- Pay-as-you-go (consumption-based)
- Reserved instances and savings plans for committed workloads
- Free tier — popular services with limits, plus a $200 credit for new accounts
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