Microsoft Azure review
Updated September 28, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team
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Key facts
GPU cloud
Serverless
Databases
- Database engines
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, Redis↗
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 14 sources
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Frequently asked questions
Which company operates Microsoft Azure?+
Microsoft Azure is operated by Microsoft Corporation. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Microsoft Azure based?+
Microsoft Azure is based in United States. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Microsoft Azure founded?+
Microsoft Azure was founded in 1975. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact Microsoft Azure support?+
Microsoft Azure offers support through Help-centre, Community. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- azure.microsoft.com/en-us/explore/global-infrastructure/g... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Regions, Support channels
“Within these geographies, Azure is available or coming soon to the following regions: South Central US, West US ... South Africa West, Israel Central, Qatar Central, UAE North, UAE Central, and Saudi...”
- azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free credits, Pricing model
“Get free services and a $200 credit to explore Azure for up to 30 days.”
- azure.microsoft.com/en-us/global-infrastructure checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Locations
“80+ Azure regions | 500+ datacenters”
- azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/kubernetes-service checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free control plane, Maximum nodes
“No SLA (Free tier): Free (only pay for underlying resources)”
- azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/azure-... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free tier
“Create Your Azure Free Account”
- azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/azure-... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free requests
“Always Azure Functions 1 million requests”
- azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Database engines
“Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL”
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters
“Founded April 4, 1975; 51 years ago (1975-04-04) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.”
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Price per GB-second, Price per million requests
“Assuming an on-demand execution rate of $0.000026 GB-s (without any free grants applied)”
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Maximum run time
“Max timeout duration (min) | ... Consumption plan | 10”
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/frontdoor/compare-cdn-fro... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Price per GB
“5 TB * $0.081/GB”
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/sizes/ov... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: GPU models
“NC_RTXPRO6000BSE_v6-series ... NCads_H100_v5-series ... NCasT4_v3-series ... NC_A100_v4-series ... ND GB200-v6-series ... ND_MI300X_v5-series ... ND-H200-v5-series ... ND-H100-v5-series ......”
- prices.azure.com/api/retail/prices checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Egress price per GB, Free egress, Free egress (GB)
“"meterName":"Standard Data Transfer Out","productName":"Bandwidth - Routing Preference: Internet","unitOfMeasure":"1 GB","tierMinimumUnits":100.0,"retailPrice":0.08”
- microsoft.com/en-us/legal/intellectualproperty/trademarks checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“Microsoft Trademark and Brand Guidelines | Microsoft Legal”
Compiled from 14 source pages, checked September 28, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Control plane price, Node price from.
