Compute Services:

• Virtual Machines (VMs)
  • What it does: Provides scalable computing capacity in the cloud, allowing you to run applications and workloads.
  • How to implement: Create VM instances with specific configurations (size, OS, storage) using Azure portal, CLI, or templates.
  • Example: Useful for hosting enterprise applications, development environments, and testing scenarios.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • What it does: Simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes.
  • How to implement: Deploy Kubernetes clusters with managed node groups and integrate with Azure Container Registry.
  • Example: Ideal for orchestrating microservices-based applications, CI/CD pipelines, and deploying scalable web services.
• Azure Container Instances (ACI)
  • What it does: Offers the fastest and simplest way to run containers in Azure without managing virtual machines.
  • How to implement: Deploy containers directly onto Azure infrastructure using Docker images or Azure CLI.
  • Example: Useful for running batch jobs, event-driven applications, and microservices that require on-demand scalability.
• Azure Functions
  • What it does: Provides serverless compute to run event-triggered code without managing infrastructure.
  • How to implement: Write functions in various languages (C#, JavaScript, Python, etc.) and deploy them via Azure portal or CI/CD pipelines.
  • Example: Useful for building event-driven applications, serverless APIs, and automating workflows with minimal overhead.
• Azure Batch
  • What it does: Enables large-scale job scheduling and compute management with automatic scaling and HPC capabilities.
  • How to implement: Define job tasks, pools of compute nodes, and dependencies using Azure Batch SDK or CLI.
  • Example: Ideal for processing large datasets, rendering graphics, and performing parallel compute-intensive tasks.
• Azure App Service
  • What it does: Provides a fully managed platform for building, deploying, and scaling web applications and APIs.
  • How to implement: Deploy web apps and APIs written in .NET, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python, or Ruby using Azure portal or Git.
  • Example: Useful for hosting scalable web applications, backend services for mobile apps, and API endpoints.
• Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
  • What it does: Automatically scales the number of VM instances based on demand or a predefined schedule.
  • How to implement: Configure autoscale rules and policies to adjust VM capacity using Azure portal, PowerShell, or CLI.
  • Example: Suitable for applications that experience fluctuating traffic patterns, ensuring performance and cost efficiency.
• Azure Spring Cloud
  • What it does: Simplifies deployment and management of Spring Boot applications with built-in support for Spring Cloud features.
  • How to implement: Deploy Spring Boot apps with service discovery, config management, and monitoring using Azure portal or CLI.
  • Example: Useful for Java developers deploying microservices-based applications with enterprise-grade support for scalability and resilience.

Networking Services:

• Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
  • What it does: Provides isolated network environments to securely connect Azure resources, on-premises networks, and internet.
  • How to implement: Create VNets, subnets, and define routing/security policies using Azure portal, PowerShell, or ARM templates.
  • Example: Essential for creating hybrid cloud architectures, VPN connections, and isolating multi-tier applications.
• Azure Load Balancer
  • What it does: Distributes incoming network traffic across multiple VMs or instances for high availability and scalability.
  • How to implement: Configure load balancing rules, health probes, and NAT rules using Azure portal, PowerShell, or CLI.
  • Example: Useful for achieving fault tolerance, distributing traffic across backend servers, and ensuring application availability.
• Azure Application Gateway
  • What it does: Provides layer 7 load balancing, SSL termination, and web application firewall capabilities.
  • How to implement: Configure HTTP/HTTPS settings, URL-based routing, and WAF policies using Azure portal or ARM templates.
  • Example: Ideal for optimizing web traffic, securing web applications, and managing microservices with advanced routing and security features.
• Azure VPN Gateway
  • What it does: Establishes secure, encrypted connections between on-premises networks, remote offices, and Azure VNets.
  • How to implement: Configure VPN connections, encryption protocols, and routing policies using Azure portal or PowerShell.
  • Example: Useful for extending on-premises networks into Azure, ensuring secure communication, and enabling remote access VPNs.
• Azure Firewall
  • What it does: Provides network-level protection and filtering for Azure resources, VNets, and outbound internet connectivity.
  • How to implement: Define network rules, application rules, and threat intelligence settings using Azure portal or Firewall Manager.
  • Example: Essential for securing internet access, protecting VNets from threats, and controlling outbound traffic from Azure resources.
• Azure Traffic Manager
  • What it does: Routes incoming traffic across multiple Azure regions based on traffic routing methods (e.g., priority, weighted).
  • How to implement: Configure endpoints, traffic routing methods, and health probes using Azure portal or Traffic Manager profiles.
  • Example: Useful for achieving global application availability, optimizing latency, and directing users to the nearest Azure region.
• Azure ExpressRoute
  • What it does: Provides private, dedicated connections between Azure datacenters and on-premises infrastructure or colocation facilities.
  • How to implement: Select connectivity providers, configure circuits, and establish private peering using Azure portal or ExpressRoute partners.
  • Example: Suitable for enterprises requiring dedicated, high-throughput connections to Azure, ensuring reliable performance and low latency.
• Azure Front Door
  • What it does: Offers global HTTP/HTTPS load balancing, SSL offloading, and application acceleration with built-in CDN capabilities.
  • How to implement: Configure routing rules, caching policies, and backend pools using Azure portal or Front Door profiles.
  • Example: Useful for improving web application performance, protecting against DDoS attacks, and achieving global content delivery with intelligent traffic routing.
• Azure DNS
  • What it does: Provides DNS hosting and domain management services with high availability and low-latency DNS responses.
  • How to implement: Manage DNS records, zones, and custom DNS settings using Azure portal or DNS APIs.
  • Example: Essential for hosting public DNS zones, private DNS zones for Azure services, and managing custom domain names with Azure.

Storage Services: