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Azure Platform Services

Audience: IT administrators, cloud engineers

Purpose: Documentation for Azure platform services beyond IaaS infrastructure

ResourceDescription
Universal PrintCloud-based print management
Azure PortalAzure management console
Azure IaaSVirtual machines and infrastructure

Overview​

This section covers Azure platform services that complement core IaaS infrastructure:

Service CategoryExamples
IdentityEntra ID (see Entra ID)
PrintingUniversal Print
DevelopmentAzure DevOps, API Management
SecurityDefender for Cloud, Sentinel
Azure IaaS

For Azure virtual machines, networking, and infrastructure services, see Azure Infrastructure.

Platform Services​

Universal Print​

Cloud-based print management that eliminates on-premises print servers:

  • Cloud-integrated printers (preferred)
  • Print connector for legacy printers
  • Printer shares for end-user discovery
  • Integration with Intune for deployment

Identity Services​

Azure identity services are documented under Entra ID:

  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Guest accounts
  • Conditional Access