Why move to Azure Maps?
Whether you're a developer, a business owner, or an enterprise looking for advanced mapping solutions, Microsoft Azure Maps is ideal for your needs with a robust set of mapping, tracking, and spatial analytics features designed to help you build powerful solutions. We are encouraging all existing Bing Maps for Enterprise customers to move to Azure Maps as it is our best in class Maps API platform, is served by the same great Bing Maps data and services and is where our newest developer innovation efforts will be focused.
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Azure IntegrationAzure Maps is built on Azure. Which means you can easily integrate other Azure services into your application as well as extend functionality with services on the Azure Marketplace. |
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Advanced Spatial OperationsAnalyze and visualize geographic data in new and insightful ways with advanced spatial operations and analytics tools. |
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Compliance & SecurityTake advantage of Azure’s State-of-the-art privacy, security, and compliance, ensuring that your data and applications are protected with the industry's most stringent protection. |
How do I move my solution to Azure Maps?
Migrating to Azure Maps can be quick and easy. We have put together resources to help with migration. This guide aims to streamline your migration process by providing a step-by-step guide on how to move your Bing Maps based mapping solutions to Azure Maps at Migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps overview
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Sign up for a Free Azure SubscriptionCreate an Azure subscription by following the step-by-step instructions on this page. Sign up! or Sign in to your existing Azure SubscriptionThen move on to Step #2 |
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Create an Azure Maps AccountLog into your Azure subscription using the Azure portal and create a new Azure Maps Account resource. Create an Azure Maps resource |
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Get an Azure Maps Subscription KeyOnce your Azure Maps account is created, retrieve the subscription key that enables you to use the Azure Maps services. Get your key! |
Need Help?
We have prepared a few videos to help you get started with Azure Maps. You can also access resources to help with your migration including documentation, startup guides, and code samples below.
What is Azure Maps?In this video, we provide you with a quick overview of the capabilities and benefits of Azure Maps for your application. Azure Maps Documentation |
Azure Maps for DevelopersIn this video, we guide you through the application-building process with examples. Azure Maps Samples |
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Code SamplesIf you’re in a rush to get started, our collection of over 200 code samples can prove handy. Build out your geospatial solution seamlessly with a positive developer experience. Azure Maps Samples or Open Samples GitHub Project |
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Azure Maps SupportIn a bind with your Azure Maps development journey? Help is here. Explore quickstarts, how-to guides, tutorials, and API reference documentation to get started easily. Azure Maps Documentation |
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Azure Maps Quick Start GuidesOur quick start guides are there to help you to get your use case up and running quickly with detailed examples and explanations on using Azure Maps APIs. Quickstart: Create an Application |
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Azure Maps Tech CommunityNeed more feedback for your Azure Maps migration? Reach out to the Azure community and get support from Microsoft engineers and community experts. Join the Community |
Still Have Questions Regarding Licensing?
Current Bing Maps for Enterprise customers can reach out to MapLicQ@Microsoft.com for information on migrating their current Bing Maps for Enterprise usage to Azure Maps
