Compute
Virtual machines, managed app hosting and serverless functions.
Virtual Machines · App Service · Functions · AKS
Managed Microsoft Azure
Azure that fits your business,not just your Microsoft licence
Microsoft Azure connects naturally to the Microsoft 365, Windows and SQL Server your team already uses. We plan, migrate, secure and operate your workloads on it, so that connection pays off.
Your tenant, billed by Microsoft
Setup, migration and operations
Identity and security done right
24/7 incident handling
Microsoft Azuremanaged by ShellSecrets
Compute
Virtual MachinesApp ServiceFunctionsAKS
Storage
Blob StorageAzure FilesManaged Disks
Databases
Azure SQLPostgreSQLMySQLCosmos DB
Networking
Virtual NetworkFront DoorAzure DNS
The Basics
What is Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's public cloud: virtual machines, app hosting, databases, storage, identity and analytics, billed by usage. It shares the same Entra ID identity as Microsoft 365, which makes it a natural home for organisations already on Microsoft.
Almost everything you run on Azure is built from four kinds of building block:
Storage
Blob, file and disk storage with redundancy options.
Blob Storage · Azure Files · Managed Disks
Databases
Managed SQL Server, open-source and globally distributed databases.
Azure SQL · PostgreSQL · MySQL · Cosmos DB
Networking
Private networks, global entry points and DNS.
Virtual Network · Front Door · Azure DNS
Popular Azure Services
The Azure services businesses use most
A practical shortlist of what we set up and run most often, and what each one is good for.
Compute
Azure Virtual Machines
Windows and Linux servers on demand.
Good for: Lift-and-shift, legacy apps
Azure App Service
Managed hosting for web apps and APIs in .NET, Node, Python, PHP and Java.
Good for: Websites and APIs
Azure Functions
Event-driven code that scales automatically; pay per execution.
Good for: Automation, webhooks
Containers
Azure Kubernetes Service
Managed Kubernetes with Entra ID integration.
Good for: Container platforms
Azure Container Apps
Serverless containers without managing a cluster.
Good for: Microservices, APIs
Azure Container Registry
Private registry for container images.
Good for: CI/CD image storage
Storage
Azure Blob Storage
Object storage with hot, cool and archive tiers.
Good for: Files, media, backups
Azure Files
Managed SMB and NFS file shares in the cloud.
Good for: Shared drives, lift-and-shift
Azure Managed Disks
Block storage for Azure virtual machines.
Good for: Server disks
Databases
Azure SQL Database
Fully managed SQL Server engine with built-in high availability.
Good for: .NET and SQL Server apps
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Managed PostgreSQL (MySQL is offered the same way).
Good for: Open-source app stacks
Azure Cosmos DB
Globally distributed NoSQL database with low latency.
Good for: Global, high-scale apps
Networking & Delivery
Azure Virtual Network
Private networks, subnets and security groups.
Good for: Every production setup
Azure Front Door
Global entry point with CDN, load balancing and WAF.
Good for: Fast, protected sites
Azure DNS
Host your DNS zones on Azure's global network.
Good for: Domains
Identity & Operations
Microsoft Entra ID
Identity, single sign-on and conditional access.
Good for: One login across Microsoft 365 and Azure
Azure Key Vault
Managed storage for secrets, keys and certificates.
Good for: Secrets handling
Azure Monitor
Metrics, logs, application insights and alerts.
Good for: Monitoring and alerting
Why Businesses Choose It
Benefits of Microsoft Azure
1
Made for Microsoft shops
Works with Microsoft 365, Windows Server, SQL Server and Active Directory out of the box.
2
One identity everywhere
Entra ID gives staff a single sign-in across email, files and cloud resources.
3
Hybrid friendly
Connect office networks and on-premise servers to Azure without a big-bang move.
4
Licence savings
Azure Hybrid Benefit can reuse eligible Windows Server and SQL Server licences.
5
Enterprise compliance
A large set of compliance certifications and governance tooling built in.
6
Global regions
Data centres around the world, so you can choose where your data lives.
What We Do on Azure
From the first account to round-the-clock operations
Landing Zone and Subscriptions
Management groups, subscriptions, networking, and policy set up as a governed foundation.
Management group layout
Hub-and-spoke networking
Azure Policy guardrails
Migration to Azure
Move Windows and Linux servers, SQL databases, and web apps to Azure with a tested cutover.
Assessment and sizing
SQL and data migration
Hybrid connectivity
Apps and Containers
Run web apps on App Service, containers on AKS, and event-driven work on Azure Functions.
App Service deployments
AKS clusters
Azure DevOps or GitHub pipelines
Identity and Access
Entra ID, role-based access, conditional access, and single sign-on across your Azure estate.
Entra ID and RBAC
Conditional access
Privileged access review
Cost Optimization
Right-size resources, use reservations and Azure Hybrid Benefit, and track spend by team.
Cost Management review
Reservations planning
Budgets and tagging
Managed Operations
Monitoring, patching, backup, and incident response for production workloads on Azure.
Azure Monitor alerts
Azure Backup policies
24/7 incident handling
Use Cases
What teams run on Azure with us
.NET and Windows applications
App Service or VMs with Azure SQL, close to the tools your developers already use.
Microsoft 365 organisations
Extend the same Entra ID sign-in and security policies to internal apps.
Hybrid office and cloud
Site-to-site VPN connects branch offices and on-premise servers to Azure.
Backup and disaster recovery
Azure Backup and Site Recovery keep a standby copy of critical servers.
How We Work
A clear path onto Azure, and a steady hand once you are there
Step 1
Assess
Review workloads, accounts, access, costs, and risks.
Step 2
Design
Plan the network, identity, environments, and rollback path.
Step 3
Migrate & Build
Automate infrastructure and move workloads with tested cutovers.
Step 4
Operate
Monitor, patch, back up, and respond to incidents around the clock.
Is It Right for You?
Azure or a VPS? An honest answer
The cloud is not always the cheapest home for a workload. Here is how we decide with you.
Choose Azure when
You already run Microsoft 365 or Windows Server
Your apps are built on .NET or SQL Server
You need hybrid connectivity to offices
Enterprise governance and compliance matter
Choose a ShellSecrets VPS when
A steady Linux website with predictable traffic
You want a fixed monthly price
One or two servers cover the whole workload
No dependence on Microsoft services
Why ShellSecrets
Your Azure partner, not just a contractor
One team, start to finish
The engineers who design your setup are the ones who run it and answer your tickets.
Scoped quotes, no surprises
We agree the scope and price before work starts, and flag cloud costs before they grow.
Pay in NPR or USD
Our services are invoiced in the currency that suits your business.
24/7 support tickets
Raise an issue any time from the client area and track it to resolution.
Ready to plan your Azure setup?
Tell us what you run today and where you want to be. We will come back with a scoped plan and quote.
Other clouds we manage
Amazon Web ServicesEC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS, S3Google CloudCompute Engine, Cloud Run, App Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage
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