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Azure
Azure is Est. $30/mo. Microsoft's cloud for app hosting, file storage, and identity.
What is Azure?
Azure is Est. $30/mo. Azure is the usual cloud when the app is C# or the company already uses Microsoft 365. App Service hosts the app, Blob Storage holds files, and Entra ID is the login directory.
Azure is a tool in the Cloud Hosting category of a tech stack.
Level
Key Features
App ServiceBlob StorageEntra ID
Azure Pros & Cons
Pros of Azure
Fits C#, SQL Server, and existing Microsoft accounts
Managed databases are a first-class option
Company SSO is Entra ID, not a separate product
Cons of Azure
The portal has a lot of blades to click through
Older docs still use previous product names