{"id":942,"date":"2020-08-21T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T09:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/51.75.254.207\/Club-Freelance\/?p=942"},"modified":"2022-10-10T16:21:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T15:21:48","slug":"the-microsoft-technology-stack-for-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/?p=942","title":{"rendered":"The Microsoft Technology Stack for Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to enterprise technology, the Microsoft Technology Stack reaches almost as far as the eye can see. From operating systems and development tools to cloud computing, the company owns an extremely diversified portfolio of solutions that can be hard to keep track of as an IT professional.  <\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t get lost in the clutter. These are the principal platforms that make up the Microsoft Technology Stack.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>.NET<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An open-source,<br \/>\ncross-platform development framework used to build all sorts of applications.<br \/>\n.NET, allows developers to choose among a wide variety of programming<br \/>\nlanguages, code editors and libraries, giving users the flexibility and<br \/>\nscalability to build solutions for everything from web and mobile to IoT. <\/p>\n<p>It is these broad<br \/>\ncapabilities that make .NET one of the world\u2019s most popular developer<br \/>\nplatforms. As such, it benefits from the support of a vast community and an<br \/>\nextensive repository of libraries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>GitHub<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>GitHub has been part<br \/>\nof Microsoft since the company acquired it in 2018. The platform is used by<br \/>\nboth amateur and expert developers to host code, review it and collaborate by<br \/>\nfocusing on version control and following a continuous integration, continuous<br \/>\ndelivery (CI\/CD) philosophy.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Its impressive<br \/>\ncommunity is what really fuels GitHub. Millions of programmers upload their<br \/>\nwork and review each other&#8217;s code through the platform. As such, GitHub is one<br \/>\nof the world&#8217;s largest open-access repositories and collaborative projects<br \/>\nplatforms. <\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the fact<br \/>\nthat is used by hobbyists, corporations and top professionals alike has turned<br \/>\nGitHub into a sort of LinkedIn for developers and tech enthusiasts. A place to<br \/>\nshowcase one&#8217;s talent and concrete achievements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Microsoft 365<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft 365 is one<br \/>\nof today&#8217;s leading cloud-based productivity platforms. It combines the<br \/>\ntraditional MS Office suite with a set of collaboration tools and features like<br \/>\ncloud-based storage and Teams to provide organizations and individuals with the<br \/>\nmeans to get things done wherever they are located. <\/p>\n<p>It is a mix of software like Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with flexible and scalable cloud storage and security and world-class security. From an IT perspective, it requires companies to deploy, maintain and update an infrastructure that is adapted to business needs while preserving security and a nimble spirit. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/1150\/a-microsoft-technologies-careers-guide\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Careers<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Dynamics 365<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are all-encompassing software toolsets with capabilities extending across marketing, sales and customer service. As a leading CRM, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dynamics-365\" target=\"_blank\">Dynamics 365<\/a> allows organisations to easily plan and execute operations from a single platform. The speed, efficiency and cohesiveness derived from its use have made CRM a staple of today&#8217;s business management \u2013 as well as one of the most profitable specialisations in the IT world.<\/p>\n<p>Dynamics 365 is a scalable solution that allows for advanced customization, making it adaptable to the needs of each company. It is the job of technical MS experts to set up, customize and maintain this environment in a way that maximizes efficiency, user satisfaction and customer loyalty.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/208\/test-these-upcoming-dynamics-365-features\" target=\"_blank\">Test these upcoming Dynamics 365 features<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Azure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Azure is the<br \/>\ncompany&#8217;s public cloud computing platform. A competitor to Amazon Web Services<br \/>\n(AWS), Google Cloud, and IBM Cloud, Azure provides companies with a wide range<br \/>\nof cloud services, including computing, storage, analytics and networking. <\/p>\n<p>Azure is an<br \/>\nopen-source-friendly, adaptable and scalable platform that fits the needs of<br \/>\nevery customer. Furthermore, Azure is industry-specific, providing dedicated<br \/>\ntools to sectors like healthcare, e-commerce or retail. It offers 4 different<br \/>\ntypes of cloud computing: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a<br \/>\nservice (PaaS), software as a service (SaaS) and serverless.<\/p>\n<p>A whole army of professionals is needed to design, deploy and maintain such cloud ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/3242\/on-learning-azure-iot-and-being-an-active-member-of-the-community\" target=\"_blank\">On Learning Azure IoT and Being an Active Member of the Community<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Microsoft Power<br \/>\nPlatform<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Microsoft Power<br \/>\nPlatform enables businesses to create and deploy custom-made workflow apps and<br \/>\nreports that help them easily extract, process, and analyse data. The Power<br \/>\nPlatform is integrated with the rest of Microsoft&#8217;s ecosystem of platforms as<br \/>\nwell as with other third-party apps. <\/p>\n<p>It is a key tool in<br \/>\ntoday&#8217;s data-driven business world, providing actionable insights in real time.<br \/>\nIt requires a team of technical experts to deploy, maintain and expand, as well<br \/>\nas to train end-users and offer them support on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Microsoft SQL<br \/>\nServer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/sql-server\/\" target=\"_blank\">SQL\u00a0Server<\/a> is a relational database management system (RDBMS) by Microsoft. Also called MSSQL, it serves as the backbone to data registering, accessing and manipulation for its enterprise customers. <\/p>\n<p>It is protected by high-grade encryption and caters to a variety of businesses depending on size and data needs.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the <a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/2910\/qlikview-developer-job-description\" target=\"_blank\">QlikView Developer Job<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Visual Studio<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Visual<br \/>\nStudio is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that can be used to build<br \/>\nanything from the ground up. In a way, IDEs are the word processors of the<br \/>\nprogramming world, allowing developers to create applications for a multitude<br \/>\nof platforms from a single place. <\/p>\n<p>Visual Studio includes debugging, automation and<br \/>\nteam collaboration features, creating a holistic environment to conceive and<br \/>\ndeliver high-quality applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><i>Learn more about the Microsoft Technology Stack and the various roles within Microsoft Technologies in our comprehensive <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/1150\/a-microsoft-technologies-careers-guide\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Technologies Careers Guide<\/a><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visit.mindquest.io\/mission-control-center-newsletter?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=link&#038;utm_campaign=newsletter-mindquest&#038;utm_term=mid-article\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"367\" alt=\"Sign up to to Mission Contol Center Newsletter\" class=\"wp-image-2212\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.club-freelance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-1024x367.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-1024x367.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-1536x551.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-1200x431.png 1200w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1.png 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to all things enterprise technology, these are the principal platforms that make up the Microsoft Technology Stack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":948,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[751,758],"tags":[283,159,67,285,169,282,689,281,284,286],"class_list":["post-942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-it-decision-makers","category-tips-errors-avoid","tag-net","tag-azure","tag-cloud","tag-dynamics-365","tag-github","tag-microsoft-365","tag-microsoft-technologies-careers-guide","tag-microsoft-technology-stack","tag-mssql","tag-power-platform"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/942","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=942"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/942\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4185,"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/942\/revisions\/4185"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}