Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network.. It provides a variety of services such as computing, storage, networking, and analytics, as well as a range of tools for building and deploying applications, including support for various programming languages, frameworks, and open-source technologies. Users can choose to run their workloads on virtual machines, containers, or serverless architectures, and can also take advantage of Azure’s built-in AI and machine learning capabilities.