Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Azure

What is Azure?

• A cloud computing platform by Google

• A cloud computing platform by Microsoft

• A social media platform

• A video streaming service

What types of servers are included in Azure?

• Linux, Oracle, and SAP HANA machines

• Windows Server, macOS, and SAP HANA machines

• Windows Server, Linux, and SAP HANA machines

• Windows Server, Linux, and Oracle machines

What does CDN in Azure stand for?

• Content Delivery Network

• Cloud Data Network

• Central Database Network

• Customer Data Network

What is one of the examples of Azure solutions mentioned in the text?

• Video conferencing software

• E-commerce providing customized shopping cart experiences

• Social media management

• Music streaming service

Why have many businesses moved locally-hosted data to a cloud service like Azure?

• Due to higher costs

• Due to lower reliability

• Due to the benefits of a globally-distributed computing network

• Due to slower data access

What is the first step to migrate data and applications to Azure?

• Create a new cloud computing instance

• Start using the service immediately

• Sign up for an Azure account

• Complete several complex steps

What does SaaS in Azure stand for?

• Security as a Service

• Software as a Service

• System as a Service

• Storage as a Service

What does SAP HANA in Azure refer to?

• A type of database

• A type of server

• A software testing tool

• A cloud computing instance

What does the Azure infrastructure consist of?

• Multiple data centers distributed around the world

• A single data center in the US

• Only servers located in Europe

• No physical infrastructure

What does Azure allow companies to do?

• Run applications on mobile devices

• Only run applications locally

• Run applications and host content in the cloud

• Host content on physical servers