Overview
Microsoft Azure provides a comprehensive cloud platform with products and services spanning AI and machine learning, analytics, compute, containers, databases, developer tools, DevOps, hybrid and multicloud, identity, integration, IoT, management, migration, networking, security, storage, and web.
Compute
- Virtual Machines - Linux and Windows VMs with configurations of your choice, including Spot VMs for deep discounts on unused capacity
- Virtual Machine Scale Sets - Autoscaling to create thousands of VMs in minutes for high availability
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - Deploy and scale containers on managed Kubernetes
- Azure Functions - Event-driven serverless architecture for accelerated app development
- Azure App Service - Fully managed platform for cloud web and mobile apps
- Azure Container Instances - Run containers with a single command without managing servers
- Azure Batch - Cloud-scale job scheduling and compute management scaling to thousands of VMs
- Azure Spring Apps - Fully managed Spring Boot service for enterprise Java workloads
Databases
- Azure SQL Database Hyperscale - Scalable, AI-ready relational database at commercial open-source prices
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Fully managed PostgreSQL with intelligent performance
- Azure Database for MySQL - Fully managed MySQL database service
- Azure Cosmos DB - Globally distributed, multi-model NoSQL database with single-digit millisecond latency
- Azure Database for MariaDB - Fully managed MariaDB database service
- Azure Cache for Redis - In-memory data store for high-throughput, low-latency caching
- Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra - Managed Cassandra with hybrid flexibility
Networking
Azure delivers a comprehensive set of networking services organized across four capability areas - network foundations, hybrid connectivity, load balancing and content delivery, and network security and monitoring. Together these services enable enterprises to connect, deliver, and protect both cloud-native and hybrid applications with low-latency, Zero Trust-based architectures.
Network Foundations
- Azure Virtual Network - Build a customized private network infrastructure in the cloud, providing full control over IP addressing, routing, and segmentation
- Azure Private Link - Access services hosted on the Azure platform over a private connection, keeping data on the Microsoft network and off the public internet
- Azure DNS - Host your DNS domains in Azure for ultra-fast DNS responses and high availability
- Azure Route Server - Simplify dynamic routing between network virtual appliances (NVAs) and your virtual network without complex route table management
- Azure NAT Gateway - Provide highly reliable, secure, and scalable outbound internet connectivity for virtual networks
- Azure Traffic Manager - Route incoming traffic for optimal application performance and availability using DNS-based load balancing
Hybrid Connectivity
- Azure ExpressRoute - Establish a fast, reliable, and private connection from your corporate network to Azure, bypassing the public internet
- Azure VPN Gateway - Connect remote users and branch offices to Azure virtual networks over encrypted VPN tunnels
- Azure Virtual WAN - Simplify global branch connectivity and security management through a unified portal, supporting SD-WAN and VPN integrations at scale
Load Balancing and Content Delivery
- Azure Load Balancer - Improve application availability and scalability by distributing inbound and outbound network traffic across backend resources
- Azure Application Gateway - Build secure, scalable, and highly available web front ends in Azure with built-in WAF capabilities and SSL termination
- Azure Front Door - Deliver optimized, secure user experiences globally through a modern cloud content delivery network (CDN) service with built-in DDoS mitigation and intelligent routing
Network Security
- Azure Firewall - Protect your Azure Virtual Network resources with a cloud-native, stateful firewall service offering built-in high availability and zero maintenance overhead
- [Azure DDoS Protection](/brands/azure/azure-ddos-protection/) - Safeguard Azure-hosted applications against distributed denial-of-service attacks with always-on monitoring and automatic attack mitigation
- [Azure Web Application Firewall](/brands/azure/azure-web-application-firewall/) - Strengthen web application security with a cloud-native firewall service that defends against common exploits and vulnerabilities
- [Azure Bastion](/brands/azure/azure-bastion/) - Provide secure, private RDP and SSH access to virtual machines directly through the Azure portal, eliminating the need for public IP exposure
Network Management and Monitoring
- Azure Virtual Network Manager - Centrally manage and govern virtual networks across Azure at scale, enabling consistent policy enforcement and network segmentation
- Azure Network Watcher - Monitor, diagnose, and gain visibility into network performance and health issues across your Azure environment
- Azure Monitor - Collect, analyze, and act on monitoring data from both cloud and on-premises environments to maintain operational health
Identity and Security
- Microsoft Entra ID - Cloud identity and access management (formerly Azure AD) for SSO, MFA, and conditional access
- Microsoft Sentinel - Cloud-native SIEM for intelligent security analytics
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud - Extend threat protection to any infrastructure
- Azure Key Vault - Safeguard cryptographic keys and secrets
- Azure DDoS Protection - Protect applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks
- Azure Web Application Firewall - Strengthen web application security with a cloud-native firewall service that defends against common exploits and vulnerabilities
- Azure Bastion - Provide secure, private RDP and SSH access to virtual machines directly through the Azure portal, eliminating the need for public IP exposure
Why TechPower + Microsoft Azure
TechPower helps enterprises maximize their Azure investment:
- Hybrid Architecture - Design solutions spanning on-premises and cloud using Azure Arc, Azure Stack, ExpressRoute, and Azure Virtual WAN for unified connectivity and management
- Zero Trust Networking - Implement layered network security using Azure Firewall, Azure Web Application Firewall, Azure Bastion, and Azure DDoS Protection to protect workloads at every layer
- Identity and Security - Implement Microsoft Entra ID, Sentinel SIEM, and Defender for Cloud for comprehensive security across hybrid environments
- Database Modernization - Migrate to Azure SQL Hyperscale, Cosmos DB, or PostgreSQL with managed services
- Container Platforms - Deploy Azure Kubernetes Service and Container Apps for microservice architectures
- Developer Productivity - Set up Azure DevOps, GitHub integration, and Microsoft Dev Box for streamlined development