# 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 |