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Azure Functions
A serverless computing service where you focus
only on code, and Azure handles the
infrastructure, scaling, and runtime.
Triggers like HTTP requests, timers, or events from
Azure services (e.g., Blob Storage or Event Hubs)
start function execution.
Functions are billed per execution and consumed
compute time, making them highly cost-efficient.
Ideal for use cases like event-driven data
processing, IoT telemetry analysis, and backend
logic for mobile/web apps.
Azure Storage
Azure Storage is a foundational service for storing
structured and unstructured data securely and
efficiently.
Types include Blob Storage (for massive
unstructured data like videos), File Storage
(network file shares), Queue Storage (message
processing), and Table Storage (NoSQL data).
Built-in redundancy options like LRS (Locally
Redundant Storage), ZRS (Zone Redundant
Storage), and GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage)
provide durability and disaster recovery.
Storage Explorer and SDKs allow easy management
and access across platforms.
Azure App Services
A PaaS offering for hosting web apps, RESTful
APIs, and mobile backends with minimal
management overhead.
It supports multiple programming languages like
.NET, Java, Python, and Node.js, along with
frameworks such as Django and Flask.
Built-in features include autoscaling, staging slots
for testing deployments, and CI/CD integration
with GitHub, Azure DevOps, or other tools.
Offers robust monitoring with Azure Monitor and
diagnostics tools, simplifying troubleshooting and
optimization.
Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
VNets create an isolated, secure environment for
resources in Azure, allowing private
communication between VMs and services.
They support hybrid connectivity via VPN or
ExpressRoute, enabling seamless integration with
on-premises networks.
Features like Network Security Groups (NSGs) and
Azure Firewall provide granular control over
inbound and outbound traffic.
Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and DDoS
Protection ensure performance, scalability, and
security for your networked resources.
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs):
Azure VMs provide on-demand computing resources,
offering flexibility to run applications without
needing to invest in physical hardware.
You can choose various OS options like Windows,
Linux, or custom images tailored to your workload
needs.
Features like scaling (manual or autoscaling),
availability zones, and fault domains ensure reliability
and high availability.
They support a variety of workloads, including
development/testing, application hosting, machine
learning models, and more.
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
A cloud-based ETL service for integrating,
transforming, and orchestrating data from diverse
sources.
ADF supports over 90 connectors, enabling seamless
data movement between on-premises, cloud, APIs,
and SaaS platforms.
Mapping Data Flows allow low-code data
transformation with features like joins, aggregates,
and custom logic.
ADF’s integration with Synapse Analytics, Databricks,
and other Azure services creates end-to-end
analytics pipelines efficiently.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
A managed Kubernetes service for deploying, scaling,
and managing containerized applications.
AKS simplifies Kubernetes setup with features like
automated node provisioning, cluster upgrades, and
scaling (manual and autoscaling).
It integrates with Azure Container Registry (ACR) for
managing container images and Azure Monitor for
observability and diagnostics.
Supports advanced configurations like DevOps
workflows with CI/CD, Helm charts for deployment,
and service mesh integration for microservices.
Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Azure IAM ensures secure access to Azure resources
using identity and role-based permissions.
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) provides single
sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and
conditional access policies for enhanced security.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) allows assigning
granular permissions to users, groups, or
applications, following the principle of least privilege.
Integration with identity providers like Google,
Facebook, or on-premises Active Directory facilitates
seamless access for external and internal users.
Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps provides tools and services for
building, testing, and deploying applications through
CI/CD pipelines.
Key components include Azure Repos (version
control), Azure Pipelines (build and release
automation), Azure Boards (agile project
management), and Azure Artifacts (package
management).
It integrates seamlessly with GitHub, Bitbucket, and
other repositories for source code management.
Azure DevOps promotes collaboration between
development and operations teams, ensuring faster
and more reliable software delivery.
Azure Synapse Analytics
A unified analytics platform that combines big data
and data warehousing capabilities.
Supports querying data using SQL (for structured
data) or Spark (for unstructured and semi-structured
data).
Provides seamless integration with Azure Data
Factory, Power BI, and Azure Machine Learning for
end-to-end data workflows.
Optimized for large-scale analytics, Synapse offers
features like columnstore indexing, materialized
views, and workload management.
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