Azure Platform Services
Audience: IT administrators, cloud engineers
Purpose: Documentation for Azure platform services beyond IaaS infrastructure
Quick Links
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Universal Print | Cloud-based print management |
| Azure Portal | Azure management console |
| Azure IaaS | Virtual machines and infrastructure |
Overview
This section covers Azure platform services that complement core IaaS infrastructure:
| Service Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity | Entra ID (see Entra ID) |
| Printing | Universal Print |
| Development | Azure DevOps, API Management |
| Security | Defender 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
Related Resources
- Entra ID — Identity management
- Intune — Endpoint management
- Azure Infrastructure — IaaS services
- Microsoft Azure Docs — Official documentation