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Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

* Centralized management layer for Resources and Resource Groups * Checks privileges against Microsoft Entra ID (IAM service) for resource: * Creation * Management * Deletion * Deploys and manages Azure resource * Acts like a pilot for navigating Azure resources * Enables template-driven deployments for consistency * Allows resource organization using tags Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, Cloud, cloud-monitoring, cloud-iam References

Azure Security Center

* Provides robust security * Offers unified security management * Advanced threat protection * Provides recommendations and insights for enhanced security Similar to AWS Security Center Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, security-and-compliance, Cloud References

Azure Storage Tiers

* Azure storage tiers tailored for access and cost * The tiers are: * Hot: fast, for frequent access, higher cost * Cool: cost-effective, for less frequent access, still fast * Archive: low-cost, for long-term storage, slow access * Azure shifts tiers automatically as needed Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, Cloud References

Azure Stream Analytics

* Enables real-time data access * Sets up real-time analytics with straightforward query definition * Handles data streaming from diverse inputs like blob storage * Essential for immediate insights: * fraud detection in a bank * dynamic pricing on the stock market Similar to AWS Kinesis Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, Cloud, data analytics References

Azure Synapse Analytics

* Part of Microsoft Fabric * integrates big data and data warehouses * Unified experience for data ingestion, preparation, management, and delivery * Supports real-time insights and batch processing * Acts as a turbocharged analytics engine Similar to AWS Redshift Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, Cloud, data processing, data analytics References

Azure Virtual Machines

* On-demand, scalable and customizable computing power * Power of a physical computer in a virtual environment * Control over OS and applications * Windows, Linux etc. similar to AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, Cloud, cloud-compute References