Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure public cloud platform for IaaS, PaaS and managed services.
Microsoft Azure is a public cloud platform offering virtual machines, managed platform services and scalable storage for hosting applications and data.
It introduces choices about regions, tenancy, identity integration, billing and patching. Teams must manage shared responsibility for security, configuration drift and the operational overhead of hybrid estates.
Audit and monitoring for Microsoft Azure environments
Capture activity, configuration and state data to support review and investigation of cloud resources and changes.
Microsoft Azure: governance and compliance
Set oversight and accountability, enforce policies and map controls to compliance requirements within Microsoft Azure.
Microsoft Azure administration and automation
Automate provisioning, manage resource lifecycles and delegate routine administration to cut manual work and enforce consistent controls in Azure.
Microsoft Azure: securing access, systems and data
Use platform controls to reduce threat exposure, enforce access policies, and protect data, identities and services running in Microsoft Azure.
Where Microsoft Azure fits
Azure commonly sits alongside on-premises environments and connects to private networks, identity systems and edge infrastructure. It exposes APIs and automation interfaces for orchestration and deployment.
Consider Azure when mapping access controls, backup and data protection across mixed estates. Regional choices and service composition affect how controls and operational processes are applied in UK environments.