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6 Azure Solutions Facts

3.2.6 Azure Solutions Facts

This lesson covers the following topics:

Big data and data analytics

Artificial intelligence
DevOps
Internet of Things
Serverless computing
Azure management tools

Big Data and Data Analytics

Big data involves data collection, processing, and analytics; specifically, data that is too complicated or too
large for standard analytics software.

The following big data solutions are available with Azure:

Product Description

Azure Synapse Azure Synapse Analytics is a big data solution that combines data warehousing
Analytics and analytics, including:

Synapse SQL (distributed query service)

Spark (an open-source big data solution)
Synapse pipelines
Synapse tudio (data management, tasks, and user experience building)

Azure Synapse Analytics can be used to quickly gather, analyze, and draw
insights from all of your data warehouses.

HDInsight HDInsight is useful when you need an open-source analytics solution that
supports a variety of frameworks:

As a PaaS
As a cloud-based analytics service
To supports Hadoop, Apache Spark, R, Hive, and other frameworks

Azure Databricks Azure Databricks is useful when focusing on data collaboration and
transformation instead of data management. Azure Databricks:

Is a PaaS cloud-based analytics service

Works with the Hadoop framework
Has two development environments for data applications:
Azure Databricks Workspace

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Azure Databricks SQL Analytics

Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is computer software designed to simulate a human’s intelligence and
information processing capabilities.
Machine learning (ML) teaches computer software how to process information and make predictions
based on that data.

The following AI solutions are available with Azure:

Solution Description

Azure Machine Azure Machine Learning is:

Learning
A cloud-based service
Used for training, deploying, and managing machine learning
models

Cognitive Services Cognitive Services are used to integrate cognitive intelligence into apps,
including:

A cloud-based service
Four cognitive services:
Speech (speech recognition)
Vision (video and image analysis)
Decision (identify offensive content and personalize a user’s
experience)
Language (interpret the intended message, not just
individual words)

Azure Bot Service Azure Bot Service is a managed service for bot development.

DevOps
The following DevOps solutions are available with Azure:

Solution Description

Azure Azure DevOps Services is a suite of services designed for use throughout the software
DevOps development life cycle (SDLC). The following tools are available in the Azure DevOps
Suite:

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Azure Repos – A repository where developers can publish source code for
feedback and peer collaboration.
Azure Pipelines – Uses continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD)
for building, testing, and distribution.
Azure Artifacts – A repository for source code artifacts.
Azure Boards – A visual Kanban-style method for managing and tracking
development projects.
Azure Test Plans – Used to manage software testing.

DevTest DevTest Labs is an environment for testing. You can test the creation and
Labs management of virtual machines, IaaS, and PaaS before purchasing and implementing
them in a live setting.

Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to define physical objects that communicate with other systems
over a public or private network. Many common household devices include appliances, mobile phones,
doorbells, or alarms. Each device is designed with software, sensors, or some processing functionality.
These devices can be connected to Azure IoT solutions for monitoring and reporting. Azure includes the
following IoT solutions:

Solution Description

Azure IoT Azure IoT Hub is designed for developers looking to create custom solutions for
Hub their IoT platform. Azure IoT Hub is:

A PaaS solution
Can be integrated with other Azure services
A bi-directional, centralized messaging hub that communicates between
your IoT management application and its devices
Designed for developers looking to develop custom solutions for their IoT
platform using Python, Java, C, C#, and Node.js
Secure, reliable, and scalable

Azure IoT IoT Central is an application platform that provides software to connect your IoT
Central devices to the cloud. IoT Central:

Is a SaaS solution
Provides standardized templates for building applications
Simplifies your design processes and reduces the cost of development and
management
Is secure, reliable, and scalable
Can be used to manage your own IoT devices without in-depth knowledge
of IoT application development

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Azure Sphere Azure Sphere is used for creating and programming IoT devices, including:

Certified chips known as microcontroller units (MCUs)

A Microsoft managed Linux-based operating system
Azure Security Service

Serverless Computing
Azure Serverless Computing solutions include:

Solution Description

Azure Azure Functions:

Functions
Run code when triggered by Azure and on-premises system events that
need an immediate response
Allow you to focus on the code running your service instead of its
infrastructure
Support .NET, Java, Python, PowerShell, and several other languages

Logic Apps Logic Apps:

Is used for scheduling, automating, and orchestrating workflow

Includes pre-built connectors for Microsoft services and third-party services

Azure Management Tools

The following table provides a list of commonly used Azure Management Tools:

Management Tool Description

Azure Portal Azure Portal is a centralized, web-based interface for creating, monitoring,
and managing your simple Azure deployments and applications.

Azure PowerShell Azure PowerShell Is a command-line interface preferred by Windows users

that:

Can be used with Linux, Windows, and iOS

Is used for automation
Uses simple commands (cmdlets)
Is run on a user’s local machine

Because many professionals have been using PowerShell for years, it may

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be easier or faster for them to use PowerShell in the Azure environment

for occasional tasks.

Azure CLI Azure CLI is used with Linux, Windows, and iOS. Azure CLI:

Is often used with a command-line interface

Is used for automation
Is run on a user’s local machine

Cloud Shell Azure Cloud Shell connects to a preinstalled Azure PowerShell or Azure CLI
terminal. Azure Cloud Shell:

Uses a web browser

Can be accessed using the Azure Mobile App on a mobile device
Is a free service

Azure Resource Azure Resource Manager (ARM) is used to deploy and manage all
Manager (ARM) resources and resource groups. ARM controls access to resources using
the privileges defined by Azure Active Directory.

Azure Mobile App You can use Azure Mobile App to connect to your Azure resources. You can
monitor and manage virtual devices and applications using this app.

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