From 9c57255e61db38c8ff17c0b7fcfafeee342f65cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shulkv01 Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:53:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add azure-services-table.md --- azure-services-table.md | 405 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 405 insertions(+) create mode 100644 azure-services-table.md diff --git a/azure-services-table.md b/azure-services-table.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..65de62a --- /dev/null +++ b/azure-services-table.md @@ -0,0 +1,405 @@ +# Azure Services Reference Table + +> A comprehensive reference of Microsoft Azure services organized by category with simple descriptions. + +## Compute Services + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Virtual Machines | Scalable virtual machines in the cloud | +| Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) | Managed Kubernetes service | +| App Service | Host web apps and APIs | +| Azure Functions | Serverless event-driven compute | +| Container Instances | Run containers without managing servers | +| Service Fabric | Microservices and container orchestration | +| Batch | Cloud-scale job scheduling and compute | +| Cloud Services | Deploy highly available cloud applications | +| Azure Spring Apps | Fully managed Spring Cloud service | +| Azure VMware Solution | Run VMware workloads on Azure | +| Azure Dedicated Host | Dedicated physical servers | +| Static Web Apps | Modern web app hosting | +| Container Apps | Serverless containers | +| Azure CycleCloud | Manage HPC and big compute environments | + +## Storage Services + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Blob Storage | Object storage for unstructured data | +| Disk Storage | High-performance block storage | +| Files | Managed file shares in the cloud | +| Queue Storage | Message queue storage | +| Table Storage | NoSQL key-value store | +| Data Lake Storage | Scalable data lake solution | +| Archive Storage | Low-cost archival storage | +| Storage Explorer | Manage Azure storage resources | +| Azure NetApp Files | Enterprise-grade file storage | +| Azure HPC Cache | File caching for HPC | +| Data Box | Physical data transfer devices | +| Azure Elastic SAN | Cloud-native storage area network | + +## Database Services + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure SQL Database | Managed SQL database service | +| SQL Managed Instance | Fully managed SQL Server instance | +| Cosmos DB | Globally distributed NoSQL database | +| Azure Database for PostgreSQL | Managed PostgreSQL service | +| Azure Database for MySQL | Managed MySQL service | +| Azure Database for MariaDB | Managed MariaDB service | +| Azure Cache for Redis | In-memory data store | +| Azure Synapse Analytics | Analytics service with data warehouse | +| Azure Data Explorer | Fast data analytics service | +| SQL Server on VMs | SQL Server on virtual machines | +| Table Storage | NoSQL key-value store | +| Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra | Managed Cassandra service | +| Azure SQL Edge | SQL engine optimized for IoT | +| Database Migration Service | Migrate databases to Azure | + +## Networking + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Virtual Network | Private network in Azure | +| Load Balancer | Distribute network traffic | +| Application Gateway | Web traffic load balancer | +| VPN Gateway | Encrypted cross-premises connectivity | +| Azure DNS | Host DNS domains | +| Content Delivery Network (CDN) | Global content delivery | +| Traffic Manager | DNS-based traffic routing | +| ExpressRoute | Dedicated private connection to Azure | +| Azure Firewall | Cloud-native network security | +| Network Watcher | Network monitoring and diagnostics | +| Azure Bastion | Secure RDP/SSH connectivity | +| Azure Front Door | Global application delivery network | +| Private Link | Private access to Azure services | +| Virtual WAN | Unified wide area networking | +| DDoS Protection | DDoS attack protection | +| Azure Firewall Manager | Central firewall management | +| Web Application Firewall | Protect web applications | +| Azure Route Server | Simplify routing in virtual networks | +| Virtual Network Manager | Centrally manage virtual networks | +| Azure Orbital | Satellite ground station service | + +## Identity & Security + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) | Identity and access management | +| Azure AD B2C | Customer identity management | +| Azure AD Domain Services | Managed domain services | +| Key Vault | Secure key and secret management | +| Security Center | Unified security management | +| Microsoft Sentinel | Cloud-native SIEM and SOAR | +| Azure DDoS Protection | DDoS mitigation service | +| Azure Firewall | Managed network security | +| Application Gateway WAF | Web application firewall | +| VPN Gateway | Secure VPN connectivity | +| Azure Information Protection | Data classification and protection | +| Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cloud security posture management | +| Azure Confidential Computing | Protect data in use | +| Managed HSM | Managed hardware security module | +| Azure Policy | Governance and compliance | +| Azure Blueprints | Repeatable cloud environments | +| Microsoft Entra ID Governance | Identity governance | +| Microsoft Entra Permissions Management | Cloud permissions management | +| Microsoft Entra Verified ID | Decentralized identity solution | + +## AI & Machine Learning + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Machine Learning | Build and deploy ML models | +| Cognitive Services | Pre-built AI capabilities | +| Computer Vision | Image and video analysis | +| Face API | Face detection and recognition | +| Speech Services | Speech to text and text to speech | +| Language Understanding (LUIS) | Natural language understanding | +| Translator | Machine translation service | +| QnA Maker | Create conversational question and answer | +| Content Moderator | Automated content moderation | +| Personalizer | Personalized user experiences | +| Anomaly Detector | Detect anomalies in data | +| Form Recognizer | Extract data from documents | +| Metrics Advisor | Monitor metrics and diagnose issues | +| Immersive Reader | Improve reading comprehension | +| Azure Bot Service | Build conversational AI bots | +| Azure OpenAI Service | Access to OpenAI models | +| Azure Cognitive Search | AI-powered search service | +| Video Indexer | Extract insights from videos | +| Azure Applied AI Services | Industry-specific AI solutions | +| Document Intelligence | Extract information from documents | +| Azure AI Studio | Build generative AI applications | + +## Analytics & Big Data + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Synapse Analytics | Unified analytics service | +| HDInsight | Managed Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka | +| Databricks | Apache Spark-based analytics | +| Data Factory | Data integration service | +| Data Lake Storage | Scalable data lake | +| Stream Analytics | Real-time data stream processing | +| Event Hubs | Big data streaming platform | +| Power BI | Business analytics and visualization | +| Data Explorer | Fast data analytics | +| Analysis Services | Enterprise-grade analytics engine | +| Data Lake Analytics | Distributed analytics service | +| Data Catalog | Enterprise data catalog | +| Azure Purview | Unified data governance | +| Data Share | Share data with external organizations | +| Microsoft Fabric | Unified analytics platform | + +## Integration + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Logic Apps | Automate workflows | +| Service Bus | Enterprise messaging service | +| Event Grid | Event routing service | +| API Management | Publish and manage APIs | +| Azure Relay | Hybrid connection service | +| Web Apps | Host web applications | +| Notification Hubs | Push notifications at scale | +| Azure Health Data Services | Healthcare data management | + +## Developer Tools + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure DevOps | Development collaboration tools | +| Azure DevTest Labs | Quickly create dev/test environments | +| App Configuration | Centralized application configuration | +| Azure Pipelines | CI/CD service | +| Azure Repos | Git repository hosting | +| Azure Boards | Agile project management | +| Azure Test Plans | Manual and exploratory testing | +| Azure Artifacts | Package management | +| Visual Studio | Integrated development environment | +| Visual Studio Code | Lightweight code editor | +| GitHub | Code hosting and collaboration | +| GitHub Actions | Automate workflows | +| Azure SDKs | Software development kits | +| Azure CLI | Command-line interface | +| Azure PowerShell | PowerShell module for Azure | +| Cloud Shell | Browser-based command line | +| Azure Load Testing | Cloud-based load testing | +| Azure Deployment Environments | Preconfigured development environments | + +## Management & Governance + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Portal | Web-based management console | +| Azure Monitor | Full-stack monitoring service | +| Azure Advisor | Personalized best practices recommendations | +| Azure Resource Manager | Resource deployment and management | +| Azure Policy | Enforce organizational standards | +| Azure Blueprints | Define repeatable Azure environments | +| Cost Management | Monitor and optimize costs | +| Azure Automation | Process automation service | +| Azure Backup | Backup as a service | +| Azure Site Recovery | Disaster recovery service | +| Azure Migrate | Migration assessment and tools | +| Azure Lighthouse | Multi-tenant management | +| Azure Resource Graph | Query Azure resources at scale | +| Azure Arc | Extend Azure management anywhere | +| Azure Chaos Studio | Chaos engineering experiments | +| Azure Managed Applications | Managed app solutions | +| Azure Automanage | Automated VM management | +| Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Security posture management | +| Update Management Center | Centralized update management | + +## Internet of Things (IoT) + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| IoT Hub | Connect, monitor, and manage IoT devices | +| IoT Central | Fully managed IoT SaaS solution | +| IoT Edge | Deploy cloud intelligence on edge devices | +| Digital Twins | Create digital representations of environments | +| Time Series Insights | Explore and analyze IoT data | +| Azure Sphere | Secured IoT solution | +| Azure Maps | Location-based services | +| Windows for IoT | IoT operating systems | +| Azure RTOS | Real-time operating system for IoT | + +## Mixed Reality + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Digital Twins | Model physical environments | +| Remote Rendering | Render high-quality 3D content | +| Spatial Anchors | Create mixed reality experiences | +| Object Anchors | Detect and anchor to objects | + +## Media Services + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Media Services | Encode, store, and stream video | +| Content Delivery Network | Deliver content with low latency | +| Video Indexer | Extract insights from videos | +| Live and On-Demand Streaming | Stream video content | +| Content Protection | Protect video content | +| Azure PlayReady | Digital rights management | + +## Migration + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Migrate | Migration assessment and execution | +| Azure Database Migration Service | Migrate databases to Azure | +| Azure Data Box | Offline data transfer | +| Azure Site Recovery | Disaster recovery and migration | +| Azure Import/Export | Transfer data to Azure storage | +| Cost Management | Assess and optimize migration costs | + +## Mobile + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| App Service Mobile Apps | Backend for mobile apps | +| Notification Hubs | Push notifications | +| Azure Mobile App | Mobile Azure management | +| Visual Studio App Center | Build, test, and distribute mobile apps | +| Xamarin | Cross-platform mobile development | + +## Containers + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) | Managed Kubernetes | +| Container Instances | Run containers without servers | +| Container Registry | Store and manage container images | +| Container Apps | Serverless containers | +| Azure Red Hat OpenShift | Fully managed OpenShift | +| Web App for Containers | Run containerized web apps | + +## Quantum Computing + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Quantum | Quantum computing service | + +## Blockchain + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Blockchain Service | Blockchain network management (retired) | +| Azure Confidential Ledger | Tamper-proof ledger | + +## SAP + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| SAP on Azure | Run SAP workloads on Azure | +| Azure Center for SAP Solutions | Simplified SAP deployment | + +## VMware + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure VMware Solution | Run VMware workloads natively on Azure | + +## High Performance Computing (HPC) + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Batch | Cloud-scale job scheduling | +| Azure CycleCloud | Manage HPC environments | +| HPC Cache | File caching for HPC workloads | + +## Hybrid & Multi-Cloud + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Arc | Manage resources across environments | +| Azure Stack | Azure services on-premises | +| Azure Stack HCI | Hyperconverged infrastructure | +| Azure Stack Edge | Edge computing and storage | +| Azure Stack Hub | Run Azure services on-premises | +| Azure Modular Datacenter | Portable datacenter solution | + +## Windows Virtual Desktop + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Virtual Desktop | Desktop and app virtualization | +| Windows 365 | Cloud PC service | + +## Business Applications + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Microsoft 365 | Productivity and collaboration suite | +| Dynamics 365 | Business applications platform | +| Power Platform | Low-code app development platform | +| Power BI | Business analytics service | +| Power Apps | Build apps with low code | +| Power Automate | Automate workflows | +| Power Virtual Agents | Build chatbots | +| Power Pages | Build business websites | + +## Communication Services + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Communication Services | Add voice, video, chat, and SMS | +| Email Communication Service | Send transactional emails | +| Azure PlayFab | Backend services for games | + +## Web + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| App Service | Host web apps | +| Static Web Apps | Modern web app hosting | +| Azure SignalR Service | Real-time messaging | +| API Management | Manage and publish APIs | +| Azure Web PubSub | Real-time messaging for web apps | +| Azure Fluid Relay | Real-time collaboration | + +## Sustainability + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Microsoft Sustainability Manager | Track and report emissions | +| Azure Carbon Optimization | Reduce carbon footprint | + +## Confidential Computing + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Confidential Computing | Protect data in use | +| Confidential VMs | VMs with encrypted memory | +| Confidential Containers | Protect containerized workloads | + +## Industry Solutions + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure for Healthcare | Healthcare-specific solutions | +| Azure for Retail | Retail industry solutions | +| Azure for Manufacturing | Manufacturing solutions | +| Azure for Financial Services | Financial services solutions | +| Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability | Sustainability solutions | +| Microsoft Cloud for Retail | Unified retail solutions | + +## Partner Solutions + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Marketplace | Discover and purchase partner solutions | +| Managed Applications | Deploy partner solutions | + +## Support & Training + +| Service | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| Azure Support Plans | Technical support options | +| Azure Documentation | Technical documentation | +| Microsoft Learn | Free training and certification | +| Azure Advisor | Best practice recommendations | \ No newline at end of file