Azure services and resources in a unified and user-friendly environment. Here are some key features and functions of the Azure Portal:

1. Dashboard: The Azure Portal provides a customizable dashboard that allows users to pin and arrange tiles representing their most important resources and services. This enables quick access to essential information and resources upon login.

2. Resource Management: Users can create, configure, and manage a wide range of Azure resources, including virtual machines, databases, web apps, storage accounts, virtual networks, and more.

3. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Azure Portal incorporates RBAC to control and manage access to Azure resources. Administrators can assign roles and permissions to users and groups, ensuring secure resource management.

4. Resource Groups: Resources can be organized into resource groups to simplify management, billing, and resource isolation. This is especially helpful for projects and applications with multiple components.

5. Search and Filter: Users can quickly find and filter resources using the search bar and various filtering options. This makes it easy to locate specific resources within a large Azure environment.

6. Monitoring and Diagnostics: Azure Portal provides access to monitoring and diagnostics tools, including Azure Monitor and Azure Log Analytics. Users can view performance metrics, set up alerts, and analyze logs for troubleshooting and optimization.

7. Azure Marketplace: Users can discover and deploy third-party solutions and services from the Azure Marketplace directly from the portal. This includes virtual machine images, software applications, and managed services.

8. Cost Management: Azure Cost Management and Billing tools are integrated into the portal, allowing users to monitor and optimize their Azure spending, view billing reports, and set up budgets and alerts.

9. Azure Security Center: Access security insights and recommendations for securing Azure resources. Azure Security Center helps users identify and remediate potential security threats and vulnerabilities.

10. Developer Tools: Azure Portal provides access to developer tools and services, including Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps, for building and deploying applications.

11. Service Health: Stay informed about the health and status of Azure services with Service Health. Users can check for service incidents and planned maintenance affecting their resources.

12. Azure Policy: Enforce governance and compliance policies across Azure resources by using Azure Policy. Users can define and assign policies to ensure resources meet organizational requirements.

13. Azure Active Directory: Manage user identities, security, and access control with Azure Active Directory directly from the portal.

14. Integration: Azure Portal integrates with other Azure services, Azure DevOps, and third-party applications for seamless management and collaboration.