# What does Microsoft use?

Microsoft (windows.net) shows public evidence of 5 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-08).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft Azure](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS records, Custom domain, Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Azure Monitor](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure-monitor) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [D-Trust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/d-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Microsoft use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 5 tools at Microsoft (windows.net) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Microsoft Azure. Data & Observability: Azure Monitor. Company Ops: D-Trust. Last checked November 8, 2026.

### What cloud does Microsoft run on?

Microsoft uses Microsoft Azure for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft Azure through DNS records that point at Microsoft Azure and a subdomain. Microsoft Azure is used by 50,929 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Microsoft use?

Microsoft uses Azure Monitor for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Azure Monitor through Azure Monitor code on windows.net. Azure Monitor is used by 5,975 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Microsoft use D-Trust?

Yes. runsonwhat found D-Trust at Microsoft through a DNS verification record for D-Trust. D-Trust is a Security & Compliance tool used by 744 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Microsoft's?

The companies with the stacks most like Microsoft's are Stadtwerke Kempen, Crytek, Raiffeisen Spar+kreditbank Eg and Xella Italia, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 1 to 2 tools with Microsoft, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Microsoft uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 5 tools at Microsoft, 3 were found through DNS records, 2 through code on windows.net. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and windows.net about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/windows.net (updated November 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.