Identity and Access Management (IAM): Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is the identity and access management solution that allows you to manage user identities and access to resources. Role-based access control (RBAC) is used to define and enforce authorization policies.
Networking and Load Balancing: Azure architecture includes services like Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Content Delivery Network (CDN) to ensure high availability and distribute incoming traffic across multiple instances.
Monitoring and Management: Azure Monitor and Azure Management provide tools and services to monitor the performance and health of your resources. Azure Log Analytics, Azure Application Insights, and Azure Security Center are part of this ecosystem.
Security and Compliance: Azure's security features, including Azure Firewall, Azure DDoS Protection, and Azure Security Center, help protect your resources and data. Azure complies with various industry standards and regulations.