Azure VMs provide scalable, on-demand compute resources for running applications in a virtualized environment.
Supports multiple operating systems, flexible scaling, integration with Azure services, and high availability.
Azure Key Vault: Secures sensitive information like passwords and keys.
Azure Load Balancer: Distributes traffic across multiple VMs for high availability.
Azure Security Center: Provides security monitoring and threat detection for VMs.
Critical applications and user access environments on VMs are essential for business continuity.
Use multi-factor authentication, enforce RBAC, and enable data encryption at rest.
Network security groups, access control, and continuous monitoring with Defender for Endpoint or Deffender for Cloud(Server).
Managed relational database service for high-performance applications with availability, scalability, and security.
Automated backups, scaling, built-in intelligence, and AD integration for secure access control.
Azure Key Vault: Protects database connection strings and credentials.
Azure Active Directory: Manages access control for SQL databases.
Azure Data Factory: Enables ETL workflows for data processing and storage in SQL Database.
Stores business-critical data, user information, and historical data for analytics.
Enable TDE for data protection, use threat detection, and enforce RBAC.
Firewall settings, SSL/TLS for data transit, and geo-replication for availability.
Managed Kubernetes service that simplifies deployment and management of containerized applications.
Automated scaling, monitoring, and secure management for container workloads.
Azure Monitor: Tracks containerized app performance.
Azure Container Registry: Hosts container images securely for AKS deployment.
Hosts scalable app workloads involving sensitive data and high-traffic applications.
Implement RBAC, use private registries for images, and monitor with Defender for Cloud(Containers).
RBAC, network security policies, and logging.
A fully managed platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps and APIs.
Supports multiple languages, integrated DevOps, and high availability.
Azure SQL Database: Backend data management.
Azure DevOps: Streamlined CI/CD deployment for updates and releases.
Critical application code and user data served by web and API services.
Enable HTTPS, use secure data connections, and restrict IP access.
Access control, encryption, monitoring with Application Insights.
Enables serverless computing, running code in response to events.
Auto-scaling, pay-per-use pricing, and integration with Azure services.
Event Grid: Event-driven automation.
Cosmos DB: Data persistence and querying for function-triggered events.
Critical business logic and workflow automation code.
Secure function keys, limit access, and use Application Insights for monitoring.
Identity-based access control, secure keys, and monitoring.
Globally distributed, multi-model database service for mission-critical applications.
Multi-region writes, automatic scaling, and low-latency response times.
Azure Functions: Real-time processing and automation.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Microservice data storage.
Stores sensitive and transactional data that must be highly available.
Use private endpoints, enable automatic backups, and implement role-based access control.
Network security, RBAC, and data encryption.
Manages cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates for secure access.
Secret management, key management, and certificate management.
Azure Virtual Machines: Secure sensitive data like passwords.
App Service: Protects API keys and database connection strings.
Protects critical secrets, keys, and certificates used across applications.
Enable access logging, use soft delete, and limit key permissions.
Access control, encryption, and audit logging.
Secure, scalable storage for large amounts of structured and unstructured data.
Blob storage, file storage, table storage, and queue storage.
Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN): Distributes files globally.
Azure Backup: Provides long-term retention for storage data.
Stores essential business data and backups.
Enable TLS, restrict IP ranges, and set up redundancy.
Data encryption, access control, and redundancy.
Integrated analytics service for big data and data warehousing.
Unified analytics experience with SQL, Spark, and data integration.
Azure Data Lake: Stores big data for Synapse analysis.
Power BI: Visualizes Synapse data for insights.
Stores and processes business insights data for decision-making.
Use data encryption, network isolation, and auditing.
Access control, data masking, and logging.
Fully managed database service that supports SQL Server workloads in the cloud.
Full SQL Server compatibility, automated backups, and high availability.
Azure Active Directory: Provides secure access control.
Azure Blob Storage: Offloads backups to blob storage for long-term retention.
Critical data supporting business applications and customer interactions.
Use encryption, secure networking, and regular audits.
Access control, backup encryption, and network isolation.
Event Hubs is a fully managed data streaming platform and event ingestion service, capable of receiving and processing millions of events per second.
Supports real-time data streaming, event storage, and integration with analytics services.
Azure Stream Analytics: Provides real-time analytics for data ingested by Event Hubs.
Azure Data Lake: Stores large volumes of raw event data for batch processing.
Ingests, stores, and processes high-frequency event data from various sources.
Enable private endpoints, limit access through IP filters, and configure logging and monitoring.
Network security, access policies, and monitoring through Azure Monitor.
Logic Apps enables automation of workflows and integration with other Azure services, on-premises, and third-party applications.
Automates complex workflows, supports connectors for seamless integration, and offers a visual designer for easy setup.
Azure Functions: Extends workflow capabilities with custom code executions.
Power Automate: Enables further automation across Microsoft 365 services.
Automates critical business processes and integrates multiple services for streamlined operations.
Use secure connections, enforce role-based access control, and monitor workflow execution logs.
Access control, secure connections, and audit logging.
Data Factory is a cloud-based ETL service for orchestrating data movement and transforming data at scale.
Offers data ingestion, transformation, and movement capabilities for large-scale data processing.
Azure Synapse Analytics: Loads and prepares data for advanced analytics.
Azure SQL Database: Supports data storage and querying for transformed data.
Manages and processes data critical for analytics, reporting, and decision-making.
Use private endpoints, configure access control policies, and monitor data activity.
Access control, monitoring, and secure data transfer.
IoT Hub provides a secure communication channel between IoT applications and the devices they manage.
Supports bidirectional communication, device authentication, and real-time monitoring of connected devices.
Azure Stream Analytics: Analyzes device data in real-time.
Azure Digital Twins: Models physical environments for real-time insights.
Enables secure management of IoT device data and interactions with applications.
Use X.509 certificates for device authentication, enable private endpoints, and monitor IoT Hub activities.
Device authentication, access control, and monitoring.
Cognitive Services provides AI-powered algorithms for vision, speech, language, and decision-making.
Offers pre-built APIs to enable natural and contextual interactions in applications.
Azure Machine Learning: Enhances and customizes cognitive models.
Power BI: Visualizes AI-generated insights for business intelligence.
Delivers AI-driven insights and capabilities that enhance user experience and decision-making.
Use API keys securely, monitor API usage, and implement data access policies.
Access control, secure API management, and usage monitoring.
DevOps is a set of development tools for building, testing, and deploying applications efficiently.
Provides version control, CI/CD pipelines, and project management tools.
GitHub: Enables collaboration and source control management.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Deploys containerized apps using automated pipelines.
Supports streamlined development workflows, essential for continuous integration and delivery.
Use role-based access control, enforce code review policies, and enable logging and auditing.
Access policies, CI/CD security, and audit logging.
VNet enables secure communication between Azure resources and on-premises networks.
Supports network segmentation, secure communication, and virtualized network management.
Network Security Groups (NSGs): Controls network access within VNet.
Azure Firewall: Provides enhanced security for traffic entering and leaving the VNet.
Critical for isolating and securing Azure workloads and connections.
Use NSGs for access control, limit IP ranges, and enable logging.
Network security, traffic filtering, and logging.