Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure (/ˈæʒər, ˈeɪʒər/ AZH-ər, AY-zhər, UK also /ˈæzjʊər, ˈeɪzjʊər/ AZ-ure, AY-zure), is a cloud computing platform run by Microsoft. It offers access, management, and the development of applications and services through global data centers. It also provides a range of capabilities, including software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Microsoft Azure supports many programming languages, tools, and frameworks, including Microsoft-specific and third-party software and systems.
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Initial release | October 27, 2008 |
| Operating system | Linux, Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Type | Web service, cloud computing |
| License | Proprietary for platform, MIT License for client SDKs |
| Website | azure |
Azure was first introduced at the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) in October 2008 under the codename "Project Red Dog." It was officially launched as Windows Azure in February 2010 and later renamed Microsoft Azure on March 25, 2014.