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What is Microsoft Azure Portal? (For IIUM Students & Staff)

Microsoft Azure Portal is a web-based dashboard that allows users to access, manage, and deploy cloud services provided by Microsoft Azure. IIUM provides access to Azure for educational and research purposes, including free software, development tools, and cloud computing resources.

Key Features of Azure Portal for IIUM Users

1. Free Software & Developer Tools

  • Download Microsoft software (e.g., Windows Server, Visual Studio, SQL Server) via Azure Dev Tools for Teaching (formerly Microsoft Imagine).

  • Access development tools for coding, AI, and data science.

2. Cloud Computing & Storage

  • Create virtual machines (VMs) for projects.

  • Use Azure Blob Storage for secure file storage.

  • Deploy web apps and databases in the cloud.

3. Learning Resources

  • Free courses on AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity (Microsoft Learn).

  • Hands-on labs for students and researchers.

4. Research & Collaboration

  • High-performance computing (HPC) for large-scale research.

  • Share resources with team members securely.

How IIUM Students/Staff Access Azure Portal

  1. Log in to Microsoft Azure Portal using:

    • Students: username@live.iium.edu.my (IIUM Live email).

    • Staff: username@iium.edu.my (Staff email).

  2. Navigate to:

    • "Azure Dev Tools for Teaching" (for free software).

    • "Virtual Machines" (for cloud computing).

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Note: Azure resources are for academic use only—commercial projects are restricted. 🚀

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