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Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines

Composite Score
9.0 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10
Category
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
9.0 /10

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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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines won the following awards in the Cloud Infrastructure as a Service category

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Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+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?

2% Negative
3% Neutral
95% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 86

Load Balancing

89

Cloud Integration

88

Access Management

87

Analytics and Reporting

87

Cloud Backup

87

Systems Performance Management

87

Data Migration

87

Encryption and Decryption Support

86

SLA Management

85

Capacity Management

85

Regulatory Compliance

85

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Business Value Created

86

Ease of IT Administration

86

Quality of Features

86

Breadth of Features

85

Ease of Implementation

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

84

Ease of Data Integration

84

Availability and Quality of Training

84

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

83

Ease of Customization

83

Vendor Support

83

Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines Reviews

aneesh g.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Fantastic Upgrade from the previous vendor

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?

What sets Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines apart from other similar products, like AWS EC2 or Google Cloud VMs, is really the depth of integration it offers with the broader Microsoft ecosystem. If you're already using Microsoft products—whether it’s Active Directory, Windows Server, or even tools like Microsoft 365—Azure just ties everything together more seamlessly. It’s not just about running VMs; it’s about how those VMs interact with your other systems, and Azure really shines there.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of my favorite aspects of Azure Virtual Machines is how easy it is to scale and customize based on the workload. Whether you need a small instance for development or something much larger for production, the flexibility is there. You can spin up VMs quickly, adjust sizes, and take advantage of features like reserved instances for cost savings. Plus, the integration with other Azure services like Azure Backup, Security Center, and Monitor makes managing and securing those VMs much more straightforward. It feels like everything you need is built into the platform, which really simplifies things when you’re juggling multiple cloud services.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One thing I find a bit frustrating with Azure Virtual Machines is the pricing complexity. While Azure offers a lot of flexibility, figuring out the most cost-efficient option can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many variables—different VM sizes, reserved instances, spot pricing, and various storage and networking costs—that it sometimes feels like you need to be really careful to avoid unexpected charges. Also, though the interface has improved, there’s still a learning curve, especially when you’re trying to manage multiple VMs or set up more advanced configurations. It’s powerful, but sometimes that power comes with a bit of complexity.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're considering Azure Virtual Machines, my first recommendation would be to take advantage of the free tier and spend some time getting familiar with the platform. Azure is incredibly powerful, but it can feel overwhelming at first, especially if you're new to cloud services. Starting small helps you understand how the billing works, how to manage resources efficiently, and which VM sizes best suit your needs.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Akalezi T.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Documentation makes it very easy to navigate

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?

Honestly, they are both the same birds, different "names"

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I love reading the documentation, so fun to navigate

What do you dislike most about this product?

The UI could be more intuitive

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Go for it.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Efficient Service
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable

Arturo D.

  • Role: Industry Specific Role
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

My Review of Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?

Compared to other services, Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines comes at flexible cost and the security is outstanding.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like the availability of Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines - more than 60 regions. Configuration is easy and security is top notch. It offers high performance pre configured Virtual devices/machines

What do you dislike most about this product?

I find all features of Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines very helpful. No issues.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This product is a must have. It's functional, secure, high availability and most importantly, cost effective.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service

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