Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform and infrastructure created by Microsoft for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers. It provides a range of cloud services, including those for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Users can choose and configure these services to meet their specific needs.

Azure allows organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications using various programming languages, tools, and frameworks, including those for .NET, Python, Java, and Node.js. It also offers a range of tools and services for data analytics, machine learning, internet of things (IoT), and blockchain, among others.

Azure provides a pay-as-you-go pricing model, with the option to purchase long-term commitments or to pay for a specific amount of usage in advance. It also offers various pricing discounts and free tiers for certain services. Azure is used by organizations of all sizes, including startups and large enterprises, and is particularly popular among organizations that use Microsoft technologies.

Installation

To install the Azure Command Line Interface (CLI), follow the directions on How to install the Azure CLI. The Azure CLI is available for Windows, macOS and Linux environments. It can also be run in a Docker container and Azure Cloud Shell.