Are Azure data centers in China operated by Microsoft and governed by Microsoft’s service level agreement (SLA)

Are Azure data centers in China operated by Microsoft and governed by Microsoft’s service level agreement (SLA)?

A) No

B) Yes

Explanation

No. In China, Azure is not operated by Microsoft, but by 21Vianet. 21Vianet is a separate cloud service from Azure and is located in China. 21Vianet is operated by Shanghai Blue Cloud Technology Co, Ltd. If you choose to use Azure services in China, you must sign an Online Service Premium Agreement (OSPA) with 21Vianet.

Azure China does not have all the features that you may normally expect with Azure. Compliance and data protection laws may also be different in China.

 

Objective:

Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features

Sub-Objective:

Describe privacy and compliance resources

References:

Azure China Playbook > Overview > What is Azure China