Microsoft Azure: A Complete Guide
Azure is Microsoft's cloud platform that offers a range of services for building, managing, and optimising your IT solutions. With Azure, you get a flexible and secure platform that supports everything from development to the operation of modern applications and services.
What is Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft's innovative cloud platform provides flexible solutions for building, deploying, and managing systems, applications, and services. The offerings can be divided into three categories:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
This includes virtual machines, servers, storage, and backup as flexible on-demand solutions. Read more about IaaS
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Create a cloud-based environment using databases, web servers, and development tools. This allows you to develop, test, deploy, and manage applications without handling the underlying infrastructure.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Cloud-based software and services such as Microsoft 365, CRM tools, accounting systems, and Power BI.
Running your IT environment in Azure is a scalable, secure, and cost-effective way to develop and run modern applications and services. This includes analytics and AI tools with global reach. Azure supports various programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, and devices.
What is Azure DevOps?
Azure DevOps is Microsoft's suite of development tools and services that supports DevOps methodology. It provides integrated tools for planning, developing, testing, and deploying applications, enabling teams to collaborate effectively throughout the software development lifecycle. The platform automates and streamlines software delivery, helping you deliver high-quality applications quickly without compromising functionality.
What is Azure AD?
Azure Active Directory, also known as Microsoft Entra ID, is a cloud-based identity and access management service. It functions as a cloud-based directory that stores and manages user identities and their access rights. Azure AD can integrate with your on-premises AD by syncing identities and groups via Azure AD Connect. This creates a hybrid identity model where your employees can authenticate with the same accounts for both on-premises and cloud-based resources.
What is Azure
Virtual Desktop?
As the name suggests, Azure Virtual Desktop is a virtualisation service that enables remote access to Windows environments and applications from almost any device over the internet. The service integrates seamlessly with other Azure services related to security, monitoring, and management.
With Azure Virtual Desktop, you get a scalable and secure solution that enables flexible remote access with centralised management.
How is
Copilot used in Azure?
Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant that simplifies the design, operation, and optimisation of infrastructure and workflows in Azure. The tool assists with identifying, diagnosing, and solving problems in applications and systems.
With Copilot, you gain new insights and simplify data management throughout your environment. The AI assistant learns your environment and helps you fully leverage Azure, all whilst operating within Azure's framework for data security and privacy.
How Nordlo Can Help Your Company with Azure
With Nordlo's Azure services, we can deliver a managed IT environment tailored to your needs. We help you increase efficiency in your infrastructure and create a scalable development journey for your IT environment with a focus on flexibility, innovation, and security.
Our experts guide you through every step, from strategy and migration to management and development. Together, we ensure that you meet today's needs whilst being prepared for tomorrow's opportunities.
