Lecture on Microsoft Azure by Rahul from Simply Learn

Introduction

• Topic: Microsoft Azure, a leading cloud computing platform
• Agenda:
  • Importance of cloud computing
  • Definition and details of cloud computing
  • Overview of Microsoft Azure
  • Azure services and their uses

Why Cloud Computing?

• Essential for launching successful applications
• Challenges of Traditional Infrastructure:
  • High initial setup costs and risks
  • Need for scalable infrastructure
• Solution: Cloud computing provides scalable resources through the internet, reducing costs and risks.

What is Cloud Computing?

• Platform providing access to computing resources via the internet
• Users connect to cloud service providers to access resources
• Resources Include:
  • Serverless computing
  • Virtual machines
  • Data storage
  • Various services
• Data Centers:
  • Secure locations with servers and storage systems
  • Users access data and services as required
• Payment Model:
  • Pay-per-use pricing

Uses of Cloud Computing

• Machine learning and data analysis
• Data storage and backup
• Streaming media content (e.g., Netflix)
• Application development and testing
• Automating software delivery (DevOps)
• Hosting blogs and applications

Microsoft Azure Overview

• Cloud computing platform by Microsoft
• Portal Access: Manage resources and services online
• Launched on February 1, 2010
• Payment Model: Free to start, pay-per-use
• Adoption: Used by 80% of Fortune 500 companies
• Supported Languages: C#, Node.js, Java, and more
• Data Centers:
  • 42 data centers globally
  • Plans to increase to 54 regions

Azure Services

• Categories: 18 categories and over 200 services
• Key Services:
  • Compute Services: Virtual machines, cloud services, service fabric, functions
  • Networking Services: Azure CDN, ExpressRoute, Virtual Network, Azure DNS
  • Storage Services: Disk storage, Blob storage, File storage, Queue storage

Azure Compute Services

• Virtual Machines:
  • Create Linux or Windows virtual machines
  • Adjustable RAM and storage
• Cloud Services:
  • Deploy applications with automatic management
• Service Fabric:
  • Simplifies microservices development
• Functions:
  • Execute code in any programming language without hardware concerns

Azure Networking Services

• Azure CDN: Delivers high-bandwidth web content globally
• ExpressRoute: Private network connection to Azure cloud
• Virtual Network: Secure communication between Azure services
• Azure DNS: Host your DNS domains in Azure

Azure Storage Services

• Disk Storage: Cost-effective SSD or HDD options
• Blob Storage: Optimized for large amounts of unstructured data
• File Storage: Managed storage accessible via SMB protocol
• Queue Storage: Durable message queuing for large workloads

Uses of Azure

• Application development and hosting
• Testing and deployment of applications
• Creation of virtual machines
• Data metric collection and analysis
• Virtual hard drive storage

Conclusion

• Covered the importance of cloud computing, what Azure is, its services, and uses
• Encouragement to explore Azure further and its competitive advantages