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Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform. It offers infrastructure, networking, storage, application, data, security, analytics and other services that organisations can use to support different workloads.

Azure can be used for virtual servers, application hosting, virtual desktops, data storage, databases, hybrid infrastructure, backup, disaster recovery and other supported computing scenarios.

Managed Azure services involve a provider carrying out agreed responsibilities such as administration, monitoring, security reviews, troubleshooting, configuration and optimisation. Exact responsibilities, support hours and service levels depend on the agreement.

Azure Virtual Machines are on-demand computing resources that run supported operating systems and applications. Customers retain responsibility for the management of many aspects of the deployed virtual machine.

Azure Virtual Desktop is a Microsoft service for delivering supported Windows desktops and applications through Azure infrastructure. Its suitability depends on user entitlements, application compatibility, networking, infrastructure and security requirements.

Yes. It can provide authorised users with remote access to compatible desktops and applications. The experience depends on device support, network connectivity, licensing and the configured environment.

Yes. Azure supports various hybrid networking and infrastructure capabilities. Some workloads can remain on-premises while others use Azure services, subject to technical compatibility and appropriate design.

Azure Arc provides management and governance capabilities for supported resources operating outside Azure, including certain on-premises and multicloud environments.

Azure Virtual Network provides private networking capabilities for Azure resources, including communication between supported services and connections to other networks.

Yes. Supported methods include site-to-site VPN and private connectivity options such as ExpressRoute. The correct approach depends on network requirements, availability, security and cost.

Azure provides a wide range of security services and infrastructure protections, but organisations must still configure and maintain appropriate access permissions, workload settings, data protection, networking and operational controls.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides cloud security posture management and workload protection capabilities for supported environments, depending on the selected plans and configuration.

Azure Backup is a service for protecting and restoring supported workloads and information through configured backup policies and recovery points.

Azure Site Recovery provides replication and disaster recovery orchestration capabilities for supported virtual machine scenarios. It is distinct from traditional backup and should be evaluated against recovery requirements.

No. Azure services have different availability features and service-level agreements, but application availability also depends on architecture, dependencies, configuration and operational circumstances.

Azure may offer flexible infrastructure and eligible pricing options, but savings are not guaranteed. Total costs depend on compute, storage, networking, licensing, workload configuration and operational management.

Azure Hybrid Benefit is a Microsoft licensing benefit that may reduce the cost of certain eligible Azure workloads when qualifying licences and programme requirements are met.

These are purchasing options that may offer eligible compute cost reductions in exchange for specified usage commitments or terms. Suitability and savings vary by service, configuration and agreement.

Azure uses different pricing arrangements across its services, including consumption-based and commitment-based options. Costs depend on resource selection, region, usage, storage, networking and additional features.

An Azure review can be scoped to examine architecture, workload requirements, identity, networking, security, operations and cost. The exact services available should be confirmed as part of the engagement.

Monitoring arrangements, support hours, response targets and emergency coverage depend on the agreed service contract. The availability of Azure monitoring tools does not automatically mean around-the-clock human support.

Timescales depend on the workload, complexity, existing infrastructure, networking, security, data migration and testing requirements.

Costs vary according to the chosen services, architecture, resource requirements, Microsoft charges, implementation and ongoing support. Contact IRON IT Group to discuss a suitable solution.