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Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines

Composite Score
9.0 /10
CX Score
9.3 /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.

92 Likeliness to Recommend

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98 Plan to Renew

87 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.

+93 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

  • Enables Productivity
  • Fair
  • Security Protects
  • Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Load Balancing

87

Access Management

87

Cloud Integration

87

Cloud Backup

87

Analytics and Reporting

87

Data Migration

86

Regulatory Compliance

86

Encryption and Decryption Support

85

Systems Performance Management

85

SLA Management

85

Capacity Management

85

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 85

Ease of IT Administration

87

Business Value Created

86

Quality of Features

86

Breadth of Features

86

Ease of Implementation

85

Ease of Data Integration

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

85

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

Akshaj M.

  • Role: Student Academic
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Flexible and Powerful, Yet Needs Easier Management

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?

Azure VMs stand out because of their deep integration with the broader Azure ecosystem, offering extensive options for customization and scalability. Their support for multiple operating systems and strong security features also sets them apart in cloud computing solutions.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The best part about Azure VMs is their flexibility. You can choose from many different configurations and sizes, which is great for different needs. Plus, they integrate well with other Azure services, making it a solid choice for complex cloud solutions.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The most challenging part is the pricing structure, which can be complex and sometimes unpredictable. Also, setting up and managing VMs might be tough for beginners or smaller teams without a dedicated IT department, as it requires some technical know-how.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If considering Azure VMs, it's important to understand your exact requirements first. Make sure to explore all the different options and choose the right size and type for your needs. Also, keep an eye on costs, as they can vary based on usage.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

Atul K.

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

Submitted Nov 2023

One of the best products from azure

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you looking for a virtual server to host your infra you can consider it as the primary product.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service

Naman M.

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

Submitted Nov 2023

Brilliant IaaS solution

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines from other similar products?

Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines are placed inside a storage account which makes it easier to group the resources according to their functionality.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Azure VMs are easy to create and it is quite user-friendly to use for a new user as well

What do you dislike most about this product?

I don't dislike anything about it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would say that you should always use official Microsoft Azure documentation before using VMs because it is always best to learn about something before implementing on it

Pros

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

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