Azure HDInsight is a cloud-based big data processing and distribution software. It can effortlessly process massive amounts of data and get all the benefits of the broad open-source project ecosystem with the global scale of Azure. Big data clusters reduce costs through autoscaling and pricing tiers that allow you to pay for only what you use. Enterprise-grade security and industry-leading compliance with more than 30 certifications help protect your data. Optimized components for open-source technologies such as Hadoop and Spark keep you up to date.