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This is a description of common computer terms and services used in the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform.

Foundational concepts

Cloud computing: The delivery of on-demand computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, analytics, and software—over the internet ("the cloud"). Azure operates as a major cloud computing provider.

Virtual Machines (VMs): A virtualized instance of a computer that includes an operating system, CPU, and memory. Azure VMs can be provisioned in seconds and run a wide range of operating systems, including Windows and Linux.

Azure Functions: A serverless compute service that allows you to run event-triggered code without managing the infrastructure. You pay only for the time your code executes.

Azure App Service: A fully managed platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps, mobile app backends, and APIs.

Azure Storage: A collection of scalable and secure storage services for various data types. Key services include a massively scalable object store for unstructured text and binary data, such as images, documents, and videos.

Disk Storage: Provides persistent, high-performance storage for Azure Virtual Machines.

Azure Virtual Network (VNet): A logical isolation of the Azure cloud dedicated to your subscription. It allows Azure resources to securely communicate with each other, the internet, and on-premises networks.

Azure AI: A suite of AI services, tools, and frameworks for developers to build intelligent applications. Services include computer vision, speech recognition, and natural language processing.

Azure Portal: A web-based console where you can manage all your Azure services and resources. It provides a graphical interface for monitoring, setup, and administration.