What is Azure?

Michael

Azure is Microsoft’s cloud platform that provides services like virtual machines, storage, databases, networking, and security over the internet.
It helps teams build, deploy, and manage applications using Microsoft tools as well as open-source technologies with scalable infrastructure.
How are you using Azure in your projects, and which Azure services have been most useful for your work so far?

Jessica

In most real projects, Azure is used as the core platform for hosting applications, data, and CI/CD workflows in a consistent way across environments. Teams commonly run web and API workloads on Azure App Service or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), use Azure SQL Database and Azure Storage for data, and rely on Azure Virtual Machines where more control is needed. Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions handle build-and-release pipelines, while Azure Key Vault secures secrets and certificates. For integration and automation, services like Azure Functions and Logic Apps are often used to connect systems and process background tasks. Azure Monitor and Application Insights provide end-to-end observability, helping teams track performance, detect issues early, and keep applications reliable at scale.