Exploring core Azure services and costs
In this section, we are going to look at what services Ocean Smart used when building solutions in Azure. When examining some of the architectures provided by the Azure documentation, it is generally assumed that the data that is being used for the solution has already been uploaded into Azure, except for streaming data examples. Later in this chapter, we will look at some of the options you have for getting your data into Azure for batch loading and streaming.
When considering costs, as described in each of this chapter's sections, we will always provide a balance of costs and services for optimal configurations. As it goes, the better the service, the higher the cost. Only you can determine what your business requirements are, with help from other stakeholders, to ensure an optimal mix of services and costs. It is important to note that service-level agreements (SLAs) do not guarantee service – they simply provide a mechanism...
