Discover how the cloud works with Microsoft's new Virtual Datacenter Tour.

Imagine you could walk through a Microsoft datacenter, the heart of the cloud, without ever leaving your desk. That's exactly what the new Virtual Datacenter Tour offers. It's a chance to explore the massive infrastructure—from servers and fiber optic cables to the buildings and advanced AI tech—that powers more than 300 datacenters and 60 regions around the globe. This immersive experience allows you to see for yourself what makes Microsoft’s cloud reliable, sustainable, and innovative.

What are datacenters?

Datacenters are the unsung heroes of our digital lives. They're the physical infrastructure behind everything we do online, from video calls and social media to online banking and remote work. They power the cloud, a global network of millions of computers that work together to store and manage data, run apps, and deliver services. This is how you can access files, join meetings, and work from any device, anywhere.

Microsoft's datacenters are home to thousands of servers that run 24/7 to keep your information safe and available. With skilled technicians, backup systems, and a vast, secure network spanning dozens of countries, they ensure your services are always close by and ready for use.

How to tour a Microsoft datacenter

Due to security and safety concerns, it's not possible to have physical tours of these facilities. Instead, Microsoft created a virtual datacenter tour, a 3D self-guided journey that brings the datacenter to you.

Through this microsite, you can learn about the complex process of designing and operating a datacenter, the renewable energy that powers it, and the hardware and software that keep data secure. A major highlight is the innovation room, where you can explore groundbreaking projects like a zero-water cooling datacenter design and the Majorana 1, the world's first quantum chip with a topological core. This tour gives you a peek into how Microsoft is enabling advanced workloads like AI and quantum computing, all while paving the way for future innovations.