Microsoft Azure

Azure is Microsoft's cloud platform for infrastructure, applications, and data services. It fits organisations whose IT is strongly aligned with Windows, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory.

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Core concept

Focus on hybrid cloud scenarios. Azure connects on-premises data centres with cloud services and integrates identity management through Entra ID.

Assessment

• Use case: Enterprise infrastructure, .NET applications, and organisations with a Microsoft-focused IT strategy.
• Advantage: Tight integration with existing Microsoft licences, presence in Switzerland (local regions), and compliance tooling.
• Limitation: The portal configuration (UI) can be confusing; strong dependency on the Microsoft ecosystem.

Related topics

• Digital Workplace, the workplace context for Azure.
• Microsoft 365, the service comparison point for Azure.
• Vendor Lock-in, the dependency risk in Azure.