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
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+92 Net Emotional Footprint
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- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Fair
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Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines Reviews
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
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Zimmerman Y.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2024
Excellent, but expensive
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?
With Azure VM, it is possible to do all the integration with the Microsoft universe, which others cannot do, which greatly facilitates the daily management of an IT administrator, given that Microsoft products are widely used in companies.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
With Azure VM, it is possible to do all the integration with the Microsoft universe, which others cannot do, which greatly facilitates the daily management of an IT administrator, given that Microsoft products are widely used in companies.
What do you dislike most about this product?
This is difficult, in relation to the product itself, it is very expensive, but the price I still consider to be high.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Use without fear. If you have a budget for implementation, you can proceed without fear, it will certainly meet your needs.
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- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Caring
- Altruistic
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aneesh g.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2024
Fantastic Upgrade from the previous vendor
Likeliness to Recommend
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
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