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I like that using Microsoft Azure, my employees and customers can access their email, file storage, information and websites from anywhere in the world using our secure and SSO based Microsoft logins. The SSO platform provided by Azure allows us to intergrate any third-party solution with our existing password strategy. Making the lives of our employees and customers easy, secure, and consistant. Microsoft makes it easy for us to intergrate our on-premise Active Directory platform with their Azure Cloud. That creates less work for my Information Technology staff and frees them up to care for other customer issues and requests. I also like that Azure offers a robust feature set for our cloud based Directory Service platform. This allows us to create redudancy, utilize Microsoft's disaster recovery solution, create servers, desktops and applications needed to support our customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft Azure can be a complex setup. As it is a cloud network, server infrastructure, directory service, desktop provider and holds network applications. It is a very robust tool that should be taken seriously and planned with care. This is not something that should be setup in 5 minutes. There is so many questions involved in setting up Azure and it can be used in many different ways. It is a power tool, to get the most out of it planning is needed.

It is also very modularized, so for example if you want to figure out why your monthly charges were X. You will need to build your Azure portal dashboard, so you can see what network, storage, virtualization costs you are incurring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure appears to be built from the ground up as an all-in-one cloud solution, everything you need to administer your cloud apps/servers/endpoints or 365 services is on hand and easy to navigate. The pricing is nice and simple too and doesn't make it difficult to gauge what you're going to be paying. I particularly like the ACL permissions element which makes admin management a breeze. Google Cloud and Amazon AWS take note. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ultimately the price of certain services, Microsoft sometimes showcase their ability or usefulness to combat a specific on-premise service or security issue but it almost feels as if you're constantly being guided to use their solution only and at full cost. It's not the simplest infrastructure to add in your own services or link any non-Azure instances without some tinkering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

According to me and as per my usage I consider that Azure Machines offer a wide range of networking services in a real time environment and in a optimistic approach Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

According to me Azure Machines usage is a bit complicated and in terms of operation the overall cost of maintenance is too high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Customization and integration of services Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing at the moment. Everything works well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure virtual machines are easy to implement we just need our requirements like RAM CPU availability zone rg then we are able to host an app on it.

We can also add a disk after creating vm.

we can easily monitor it with other monitoring tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In azure, some region's VM datacenter failed and it took more time to recover it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure provides strong support for hybrid cloud scenarios, allowing organizations to integrate on-premises data centers with the cloud. This is particularly beneficial for businesses with existing infrastructure investments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some users find Azure's interface and services to be complex, especially for beginners. The abundance of features and options can be overwhelming for those who are new to cloud computing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft Azure has the best user interface among all it's competetors. It is very easy to use and the understang. You can spin up a Virtual Machine in just 5 mins. Everything is UI based and you can what all is happening clearly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like everything about Microsoft Azure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure Virtual Machines excel in scalability, diverse OS support, robust integration with Azure services, high availability, security features, backup, cost management, global reach, hybrid cloud capabilities, and a rich marketplace, offering a versatile cloud computing platform for diverse workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure Virtual Machines come with potential downsides, including complex pricing structures, which can lead to unexpected costs, a learning curve for beginners, and the need for ongoing management and maintenance of VMs, requiring time and expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a cloud platform provided by Microsoft which helps us to use different types of cloud services and also it has various benefits:-

Scalability: Azure allows businesses to scale their resources up or down quickly, depending on their needs. This flexibility is especially useful for handling variable workloads and optimizing costs.

Global Reach: Microsoft Azure has data centers distributed worldwide, enabling users to deploy applications and services closer to their customers, reducing latency and improving performance.

Integration with Microsoft Services: For organizations already using Microsoft products like Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365, Azure provides seamless integration, making it easier to migrate and manage resources in the cloud.

Security and Compliance: Azure has robust security features, including encryption, access controls, and compliance certifications. It helps businesses meet various industry-specific regulatory requirements.

Hybrid Capabilities: Azure supports hybrid cloud scenarios, allowing organizations to integrate their on-premises infrastructure with the cloud, providing more flexibility and control over their IT environment.

Extensive Service Offerings: Azure offers a wide range of services, including virtual machines, databases, AI and machine learning tools, analytics, IoT solutions, and more, catering to various business needs.

Cost Management: Azure provides cost optimization tools and pricing models that allow users to monitor and control their cloud spending effectively.

Developer-Friendly: Azure supports multiple programming languages and provides various development tools, making it attractive to developers looking to build, deploy, and manage applications easily.

High Availability and Reliability: Azure's data centers are designed for high availability, ensuring that applications and services hosted on the platform are reliable and accessible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not all Azure services are available in every region, which can be a limitation for users operating in specific geographic locations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most liked features of Azure virtual machines are its wide variety of VM types, which lets you choose the most specific configuration for running your workload and their integration with the Azure Ecosystem makes them an excellent choice for running workloads on the cloud. One can also leverage the Azure hybrid benefit which allows you to bring your existing Windows or SQL server to Cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure VMs have limited support for open source tools and technologies compared to other competitors. Some other factors that also comes into picture are the complex pricing and some overhead when the VMs are running at scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.