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
+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
Nasseer Q.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2023
Fantastic Microsoft Azure
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
Compared to other cloud providers, it is faster and provides the best service quality. Building deploying, and managing your application in the cloud is very easy in azure cloud.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The platform offers a wide range of services and tools for developers to build and deploy applications, and it has a global network of datacenters that support high availability and data residency requirements.
What do you dislike most about this product?
GUI is bit complex especially if you are a biggener.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Microsoft Azure is the best cloud to host your application on the cloud. It is the most secure platform.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
Kevin P.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2023
Bridge Microsoft Licensing with Best in Breed Clou
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
Integration with Microsoft Licensing.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Single pane of view for Microsoft products/solutions
What do you dislike most about this product?
Lack of open source solutions
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Utilize a Microsoft Partner for the migration
Pros
- Unique Features
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
Deland M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2023
Feature rich
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
It stands out because it is very secure and meets strict rules for using data. This makes it a good choice for businesses with sensitive information. Microsoft Azure also works well with companies' existing computer systems running 365
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
In my opinion, the best feature of Azure is its security and compliance measures. I also like the ability to easily connect my on-premises systems with the cloud, allowing for a seamless experience.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One aspect that I don't particularly like about Microsoft Azure is the learning curve for using some of its services. There is a lot of functionality offered, but it can be overwhelming for someone new to cloud computing. The interface can also be a bit cluttered and difficult to navigate at times.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you're considering Azure, I would highly recommend doing your research and considering your specific needs and budget. Azure offers a wide range of services and tools, but some of them may be more advanced than you need, or they may come at an additional cost.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
Cons
- Slower Product Innovation
- Less Inspiring
