Microsoft Architecture Icons compiled in PowerPoint

A common problem: You want to quickly draw an architecture in PowerPoint. Microsoft offers a fantastic collection of different architectural icons for this purpose, but unfortunately these icons have to be copied manually into PowerPoint slide decks.

In addition, the Windows Explorer does not display thumbnails of SVG without additional add-ons, which further complicates the search for the appropriate icon.

For this reason I have compiled the following SVG collections in PowerPoint for easier usage:

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Legal & Usage Information

Ownership & Copyright

I do not attribute ownership to any of these icons & images. No copyright infringement is intended.

Microsoft's Icon Terms

Microsoft permits the use of these icons in architectural diagrams, training materials, or documentation. You may copy, distribute, and display the icons only for the permitted use unless granted explicit permission by Microsoft. Microsoft reserves all other rights.

Microsoft's Usage Guidelines

Do's

  • Use the icon to illustrate how products can work together.
  • In diagrams, we recommend including the product name somewhere close to the icon.
  • Use the icons as they would appear within Azure.

Don'ts

  • Don't crop, flip or rotate icons.
  • Don't distort or change icon shape in any way.
  • Don't use Microsoft product icons to represent your product or service.