Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
What is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines?
Migrate your business- and mission-critical workloads to Azure infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Run SQL Server, SAP, Oracle® software and high-performance computing applications on Azure Virtual Machines. Choose your favorite Linux distribution or Windows Server.
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91 Likeliness to Recommend
98 Plan to Renew
86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+92 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines?
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Fair
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Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines Reviews
Marco R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Mar 2023
Revolutionizing Cloud Computing
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
Azure is deeply integrated with other Microsoft products such as Windows, Office, and Active Directory, which makes it an ideal choice for businesses that are already using Microsoft technology. Offers the flexibility to operate in a hybrid cloud environment, where applications can run both on-premises and in the cloud, enabling businesses to leverage their existing infrastructure while taking advantage of cloud capabilities.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Microsoft Azure is its comprehensive set of services. With Azure, I can easily spin up virtual machines, set up databases, store and analyze data, and manage my network all in one place. The platform offers a wide range of tools and services that make it easy to build, deploy, and manage applications in the cloud, without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure. Additionally, Azure's hybrid cloud capabilities enable me to seamlessly integrate my existing on-premises infrastructure with the cloud, giving me the flexibility to scale up or down as needed.
What do you dislike most about this product?
While the platform offers a wide range of services, the pricing can be complex and difficult to understand, especially when it comes to estimating the costs of running applications in the cloud. There are multiple factors that can impact the final cost, such as the type and size of the virtual machines, storage, networking, and data transfer. Additionally, the pricing structure can change frequently, which makes it challenging to plan and budget for long-term projects.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Start with a clear understanding of your business needs: Before adopting any cloud computing platform, it's essential to identify your organization's specific requirements. Azure offers a wide range of services, and it's important to evaluate which ones are relevant to your business and which ones you're likely to use. Start small and scale up: Azure is a powerful platform that can support large and complex applications, but it's advisable to start small and gradually scale up. This approach can help you get comfortable with the platform and avoid unexpected costs or issues.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
Cons
- Vendor's Interest First
- Less Friendly Negotiation
Bolaji O.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Communications
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Mar 2023
The product is Very good and reliable.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
The security and privacy
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Identity and security
What do you dislike most about this product?
Conditional access policy
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Be ready to explore new product with greater features
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Fair
- Altruistic
Nitish Chandu O.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2023
A great offering of Microsoft in pay as you go
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
Well integrated with many of Microsoft products makes it different
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The console, fast provisioning of resource are too good
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing I dislike about Azure
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
The free tier is awesome that there will be no limit on capacity. So everyone can try
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
