# About the Microsoft Azure connector

> Integration Service connector for Microsoft Azure in Automation Cloud, providing activities to automate application and service management across Azure global data centers.

Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing platform run by Microsoft, which offers access, management,
and development of applications and services through global data centers.

## Authentication

Before automating processes, you need to establish a connection with your Microsoft Azure instance. Step-by-step instructions
are available in the Microsoft Azure [Authentication](https://docs.uipath.com/integration-service/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/uipath-microsoft-azure-authentication) page.

## Events

This connector does not currently support events.

## Activity Package

You can use the connection to enable the [Microsoft Azure](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/user-guide/about-the-azure-activities-pack) activities in UiPath® Studio and build automations that interact
with your Microsoft Azure data.