As Microsoft ends support for Windows Server 2003 on July 14, there’s no better time to educate yourself on Microsoft Azure – especially if you are considering an infrastructure refresh in the near future and are thinking of moving to the cloud.
Chances are you’ve heard of Azure – but what exactly is it and what are the benefits of using it? Simply put, Azure is a public cloud platform developed by Microsoft that offers a collection of services. There is a full cloud option, as well as a hybrid option, which uses both on-premise resources and the public cloud. Azure supports current Microsoft and Linux operating systems, languages, tools, and frameworks so you can build a scalable infrastructure to meets your needs.
Here are several features of the platform:...
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