What is the Microsoft Stack?
You might read or hear the words Microsoft Stack as you investigate the best technology solutions for your business and wonder ‘what is the meaning of Microsoft Stack’
In a techie world where people use a lot of acronyms and technical terms, we’re breaking things down and helping you understand each term
The Microsoft Stack or Microsoft Technology Stack is a range of technologies and products created by Microsoft that interconnect, or stack together, to build a full environment to help you with your everyday tasks and run your business. You can think of them as building blocks that work with different capabilities and seamlessly connect together.
This includes
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Azure
- Other things I’ve never heard of!
What is the price for the Microsoft Stack?
The Microsoft Stack has a range of prices depending on a selection of factors
- Number and type of products used
- The amount of space that stored data takes up
- The number of licences that are needed
- Which type of licences are needed
This makes the fantastic range of products via the Microsoft Stack accessible to most businesses! With some products offered free of charge and others as a Saas product
Another area to consider is the implementation cost. This cost is set in line with the scope of work, which is agreed during the discovery process.
As a provider and implementor of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform products and licenses, we have experience helping businesses find the right solution for their needs at a budget that suits.
Could2020 is a certified Microsoft Partner, which gives us access to special licences prices and offers.
We also have a network of Partners we work with who implement products we don’t offer.
This gives you access to Cloud2020 as specialists in what we do and a wider team who are specialists in their specific areas too.
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What tools are included in the Microsoft Stack?
The Microsoft technology stack—often referred to simply as the “Microsoft stack”—includes a wide range of products and services that span cloud, desktop, server, and development tools. Here’s a breakdown of the key offerings, categorised to help clarify what’s included:
Security & Compliance
- Microsoft Entra: Identity and access management
- Microsoft Defender: Threat protection across devices, email, and cloud
- Intune: Device management
- Purview: Data governance and compliance

Productivity & Collaboration (Microsoft 365)
- Office Apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
- Email & Calendar: Exchange Online

Cloud Services (Microsoft Azure)
- Azure Infrastructure: Virtual machines, storage, networking, security
- Azure Platform Services: App Services, Functions, Kubernetes (AKS)
- Data & AI: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, AI and Machine Learning, Power BI Embedded
- DevOps: Azure DevOps, GitHub (acquired by Microsoft

Business Applications (Dynamics 365)
- CRM: Sales, Marketing, Customer Service
- ERP: Business Central, Finance & Operations, Supply Chain
- Other Apps: Field Service, Project Operations, Commerce
Power Platform:
- Power BI (business analytics)
- Power Apps (custom app development)
- Power Automate (workflow automation)
- Power Virtual Agents (chatbots)

Development Tools & Frameworks
- .NET: .NET Core, .NET Framework
- Visual Studio: IDE for development
- GitHub: Source code management and DevOps workflows
- Azure DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, project tracking

Server Products (On-Premises or Hybrid)
- Windows Server: Server OS
- SQL Server: Relational database management
- Exchange Server: On-premises email
- SharePoint Server: Document management
- System Center: IT management
Consumer Products (relevant but less used in SMB/Enterprise)
- Windows: Operating system (desktop/laptop)
- Xbox: Gaming
- Surface: Hardware
Summary
In short, the Microsoft stack covers:
✅ Cloud infrastructure (Azure)
✅ Productivity and collaboration (Microsoft 365)
✅ Business applications (Dynamics 365)
✅ Development tools (.NET, Visual Studio, GitHub)
✅ Security & management (Defender, Entra, Intune)
✅ Server products (Windows Server, SQL Server)
Would you like to understand more about how the Microsoft Stack could support your business goals?
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Why Microsoft Stack?
Excellent support
Seamless integration between all platforms.
(Customer information pulled into your team’s platform? Teams meetings automatically added to your calendar? )
An ecosystem that grows and evolves with your business. Need more advanced features? No problem, your business is evolving and your needs are changing? When you implement a new platform, the interfaces retain the same intuitive and recognisable dashboards
Would you like to understand more about how the Microsoft Stack could support your business goals?
Our team is on hand to help you navigate your digital transformation. Book your free call below.