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.
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Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Helps Innovate
- Respectful
- Fair
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Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines Reviews
Jessica C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2024
Simply the best
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
Azure is simply the best Cloud Provider, I've used others like GCP and AWS and Azure is undoubtedly the best, not only for the amount of resources, but for the organization of the environment, ease of interaction and support
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Azure is simply the best Cloud Provider, I've used others like GCP and AWS and Azure is undoubtedly the best, not only for the amount of resources, but for the organization of the environment, ease of interaction and support
What do you dislike most about this product?
It's very difficult to say, at the moment there isn't one that I don't like in the environment
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Use it without fear, it is without a doubt easy to deploy and operate daily
Pros
- Respectful
- Appreciates Incumbent Status
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
Thiago A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Retail
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2024
"Highly flexible and powerful cloud solution
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines differentiate themselves from other similar products through their extensive integration with the Azure ecosystem, offering seamless connectivity with a wide range of services such as Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Networking. This integration enhances the overall functionality and scalability of cloud solutions. Additionally, Azure provides a diverse selection of virtual machine sizes and configurations, allowing users to customize their resources based on specific workload requirements. Its advanced security features, including built-in threat protection and compliance offerings.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines is their flexibility in resource allocation. Users can easily scale up or down based on workload demands, allowing for efficient cost management and optimal performance. This adaptability is essential for businesses that experience varying workloads and need a cloud solution that can grow with them.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike most about Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines is the complexity of pricing. The various pricing tiers and additional costs for features like storage and data transfer can be confusing, making it challenging to estimate total expenses. This lack of transparency can lead to unexpected charges if not carefully monitored.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend that anyone considering Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines thoroughly assess their specific workload requirements and budget. Take advantage of Azure’s pricing calculator to estimate costs before deployment. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the available VM sizes and configurations to optimize performance. Lastly, consider leveraging Azure’s documentation and support resources for a smoother setup and management experience.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Sahil Y.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2024
Great product with excellent features, flexibility
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
Manageability specially with widows operating system and cost effective solutions compared to other counter parts solutions
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Advance security and familiarity with the operating system and environment
What do you dislike most about this product?
Vendor lock in duration and complexity which makes it difficult for beginners.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Should consider specially if the environment and operations are based on windows os
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
