Get started with Azure – Introduction | Microsoft Azure (2025)

Explore Azure with short demos and live Q&A

Watch how-to videos

Learn how to work with Azure services in the Azure portal through the videos in this series.

Hear the latest from Azure engineers

Join Scott Hanselman for Azure Friday conversations and demos with the engineers who build Azure services.

View live and on-demand webinars

Start building your solutions and get answers to your questions with popular webinars.

Read the Azure developer guide

Use this guide to get started building new applications in Azure or migrating existing applications to Azure.

Find Azure documentation

Get documentation, example code, guidance, and tutorials for all Azure services.

Take hands-on training

Master the basics of Azure by following the Azure Fundamentals online learning path.

Get migration help

Find tools and guidance for every stage of your cloud migration to help you move, manage, and secure your workloads.

Get guidance to create your first solution in Azure. If you're new to Azure,create an Azure free account.

Begin a new project

Use the Azure Quickstart Center to choose your project and get started fast.

Create a Windows virtual machine

Explore virtual machine (VM) considerations and find tutorials to create VMs in Azure.

Build a web app

Learn about building, deploying, and managing web apps with Azure App Service.

Try Azure SQL Database

Use fully managed SQL Database to build highly scalable, high-performance apps.

Plan and collaborate with Azure DevOps

Get started using Azure DevOps to share code, track work, and ship software.

Build AI into your apps

Create intelligent apps that can see, hear, speak, understand, and make decisions using Azure AI Services.

Set up Azure Virtual Desktop

Get an overview and find tutorials to set up remote desktops that work for all your apps and devices.

Build, publish and sell through marketplace

ISV Success supports ISVs in building, publishing and selling software applications through a rich set of technical benefits offered as part of the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program.

Pay as you go

Meet your organization's needs with competitive pay-as-you-go pricing. Pay only for what you use each month with no upfront commitment.

Try Azure for Students

Get a$100credit and free access to popular cloud services and developer tools when you create your Azure for Students account.

Connect with a partner

Get technical assistance, advice, and support from a partner with verified Azure capabilities.