Microsoft Azure vs SAP S4HANA on AWS vs Virtuozzo Application Platform comparison

The compared Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ISI , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 14.9% mindshare in the category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #8 in ISI , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Azure

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95% willing to recommend

SAP S4HANA on AWS

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97% willing to recommend

Virtuozzo Application Platform

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100% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Azure	14.9%
Amazon AWS	16.6%
Alibaba Cloud	12.0%
Other	56.5%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP S4HANA on AWS	3.0%
Amazon AWS	16.6%
Microsoft Azure	14.9%
Other	65.5%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

PaaS Clouds Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Virtuozzo Application Platform	0.8%
Microsoft Azure	18.0%
Amazon AWS	13.6%
Other	67.6%

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Featured Reviews

Syed Abid

Snr. Infrastructure Architect (Data Centre) at LogicEra

Versatile integrations and reliable customer satisfaction elevate cloud service experience

For Microsoft Azure improvement, they need to enhance their support system. The first level of support should be improved in terms of quality and response time. They need more technical support at the first level, as there are currently only one or two technical people among five to ten staff members at this level. They should ensure that the first level support is more technical because we normally provide services to technical users ourselves. When an issue arises, it usually escalates to the second or third level. When facing first level support, they may have limited knowledge and only collect screenshots to forward to their seniors. They should ensure that the first level support is aligned with L2 and L3 to better assist us, especially since we mention in the ticket that our issues are related to specific problems and require that sort of support.

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AtifNajam

Group CIO at Ghulam Faruque Group

Strong integration in manufacturing and enhances flexibility with useful workflow management

Installation is very straightforward, however, implementation takes years or months based on the project's size. In manufacturing, the requirement might go from ten to 12 people. If I'm a sales-oriented company, such as an FMCG or something else, then I might need around seven or eight people at the very minimum. It is not an easy task to migrate. If I'm moving from a different ERP to S/4HANA, I need a proper project that probably spans several months, with significant engagement from both the business side and the technical side. I need an opportunity partner on it. Processing to SCE S/4HANA takes a bit of effort.

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Miguel Maloney Thompson

IC Director at a printing company with 11-50 employees

A scalable and stable solution that has good scalability and is easy to setup

It is a scalable solution. I have yet to have a scenario regarding automatic scale and if there's an increase in resource requirement or need. We have yet to have that scenario. We have yet to test that. The scalability was more than manually adjusting and increasing whatever I had to do. I rate it eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The system is more secure, and this is valuable."

"The focus on security is excellent. We really appreciate that about the solution."

"I use a virtual machine for remote desktop and Microsoft Azure is user-friendly."

"Microsoft Azure is a very dynamic cloud service that allows you to migrate your workload, applications, and data."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure is it has everything together in one place. It is one large tool with lots of small tools that are updated often."

"We've got multiple tools on Azure, which is a very good feature of Azure. Our Palo Alto firewall and other things are hosted in Azure. We're using Sentinel as well, which is a security tool that is being used by our SOC teams. I've also used AWS, and I find Azure to be more Windows-driven. Although Azure is newer as compared to AWS, it is growing fast. Microsoft is working towards the betterment of Azure."

"Microsoft Azure has hundred of services that they offer on the platform."

"We've found the solution to be extremely flexible."

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"I appreciate the reliability and performance of SAP S/4HANA on AWS. It demonstrates high integration and stability, making it a widely used choice in various industries, including manufacturing, such as factories, carmakers, and battery production. It effectively covers a broad spectrum of business areas, which is beneficial."

"This product is currently the leading product within this category."

"I recommend SAP S4HANA if your team is well-prepared and your internal organization is educated before implementation."

"This product is much better than most of the other products in this categaory as far as financial capabilities."

"The solution is scalable."

"We have found the retail business features to be the most valuable."

"Especially for manufacturing, it offers great integration with my costing."

"Reporting transparency and user-friendliness are the key benefit of deploying SAP S4HANA on AWS. Furthermore, the solution offers a plethora of modules that have proven to be valuable, and there are regular updates available."

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"The dynamic vertical scaling is a unique feature."

"Technical support from Jelastic is very good."

"The solution is scalable, and that is what we are looking at. There is no learning curve as we have not done much research."

"The control is valuable. It's really easy to use and you have good control of your solutions."

"The advanced level of production-ready Docker hosting, one-click application deployment, and the truly flexible pricing."

Cons

"We need more customization and support for doing so."

"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."

"Many features are specific to Azure cloud, creating a vendor lock-in."

"I would like to see more databases on the cloud, what they call today Big Data should be there."

"Microsoft Azure can improve by adding more features for virtual machines, such as tier virtual machines."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing structure, user interface design (UI/UX), clear navigation, and documentation support of Microsoft Azure."

"Azure calculator could be improved, there are issues with login synchronization."

"We have reported some bugs we encountered, and it would be good if those bugs were resolved more quickly."

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"The user-friendliness is questionable."

"There are a few complexities when it comes to licensing that could be simplified."

"SAP S4HANA on AWS could improve by having the entire solution available as a web solution. They only have Fiori right now, and it's a solution for certain modules, but not for all the modules that SAP currently has. We would like to see the GUI removed, it is not very good. We want it to be web-based."

"Not just S4 but for SAP in general, the price is a little high because they have implemented a new licensing scheme on a number of connections. The price being too expensive is some of the feedback we get from our customers."

"I would like to see a lower price for the solution."

"The tool should undergo an overall improvement, including support. Data sharing should also be faster."

"The product can be very complex."

"The drawback of this tool versus an on-site tool is that you've got to upgrade the tool. The software is upgraded as it gets upgraded and you've got to be ready to change whatever processes and do whatever training you need to do."

More SAP S4HANA on AWS cons

"For now, some customers are requesting support of Docker containers for Windows."

"Lacks better integration into enterprise storage products."

"The backup features need improvement, or rather it should be added, as I could not find it."

"The backup functionality needs to be improved."

"The security layers also need to be improved because there is no clear layer or tier of security in the solution."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a very expensive machine and I would like for them to improve the price. There are smaller sized competitors who offer cheaper prices."

"The cost of Microsoft Azure depends on the services that are used and there can be a discount at a corporate level from Microsoft."

"It is operational expenditure (OPEX). There is no cost upfront. When you start using it, you have to pay the charges. Initially, the cost is less, but after you start using it more and more, the cost will go higher. It is a little bit costly, but that is okay because you get better resources. You also get better support in terms of how you create the resources. Documentation is available, and the SLAs are met."

"Keep to PaaS to gain the optimal benefits from an OPEX finance and resource perspective."

"We have a subscription and the price is reasonable."

"It's an OPEX model, you pay as you go, or you can reserve funds."

"The long-term cost is higher than if you set up the servers on-premises, which is something that could be improved through more competitive pricing."

"With every cloud solution, you have to know what you need and the cost can be fine. The price can be a little bit high depending on how you manage your costs, but overall it's still a bit cheaper than an on-premise solution but with the advantage of flexibility. You're always up to date with the software, you only need to use it. You no longer have to be concerned with the on-premise physical security. We do not need to create a data center, it's more convenient for us."

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"I would rate the pricing as a two and a half out of five."

"SAP S4HANA's pricing model should be more flexible and transparent - there's a lot of negotiation and internal factors, and some customers get better value and services for the same product."

"The pricing is a little bit high."

"There are additional modules-wise, it's needed for modules, and also for any new functions."

"The vendors have different pricing, ways of serving, security, and providing the service. You go and compare the offerings. Some might be better with smaller companies. For example, Microsoft Azure can handle small and medium-sized companies best but still can cover some large companies. Whereas Amazon AWS and IBM are going to cover sized companies. There's no clear advantage. Probably Amazon AWS may have been the first to be certified by SAP as a cloud-hosting partner. Then Microsoft Azure and IBM were certified at the same time. You have to partner up and be certified by the software."

"It is a significant investment, around six hundred thousand dollars, and it involves both a one-time on-premises installation on servers and a cloud subscription with different flavors for SAP S4HANA."

"I rate the price of SAP S4HANA on AWS an eight out of ten."

"We pay a monthly fee for the use of SAP S4HANA on AWS for approximately five years. That's the time of the contract."

More SAP S4HANA on AWS pricing and cost advice

"I would rate the cost 3 out of 5. There are additional costs other than licensing fees."

"Pricing for providers is revenue-shared based. Providers should invest in hardware to set up the Jelastic cluster."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

University

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	140
Midsize Enterprise	53
Large Enterprise	148

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7

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Also Known As

Windows Azure, Azure, MS Azure

SAP S/4HANA on AWS

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Overview

Microsoft Azure integrates services and offers flexibility, ensuring compatibility with diverse environments. Its scalability, security, and cost-efficient features enhance deployment and management, making it ideal for infrastructure services and application hosting.

Azure provides a comprehensive suite of tools for application deployment, virtual machine management, and data analytics. It allows seamless integration with Power BI and offers a user-friendly interface supported by detailed documentation and technical support. Though users appreciate its capabilities, they sometimes face challenges with costs, setup, and interface complexity, alongside integration and performance issues. Frequent updates and a learning curve are also noted, though Azure's cloud-based security and scalability remain critical for disaster recovery and business continuity.

What are Azure's key features?

Integrated Services: Ensures compatibility with Microsoft and non-Microsoft environments.
Scalability: Supports growing business demands with flexible computing power.
Security: Offers robust cloud-based security features for data protection.
Cost Efficiency: Provides options that optimize costs for diverse requirements.
Application Deployment: Facilitates quick rollout of apps and services.

What benefits should users expect from Azure?

Operational Optimization: Allows companies to streamline processes effectively.
Innovative Efficiency: Empowers businesses to innovate with powerful tools.
Reliable Support: Backed by strong technical support and comprehensive documentation.
Flexible Cloud Solutions: Offers a range of options for cloud migrations and infrastructure management.

Microsoft Azure is widely implemented in industries like financial services, healthcare, and logistics for hosting enterprise applications and vital services. Companies utilize its capabilities for IoT applications, DevOps, and Kubernetes clusters, benefiting from its cloud migrations, data analytics, and active directory support.

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SAP customers of all sizes can fully realize all the benefits of the SAP S/4HANA, on-premise edition on the AWS Cloud. With SAP S/4HANA, on-premise edition on the AWS Cloud you can:

Achieve faster time to value with the AWS on-demand infrastructure
Rapidly provision infrastructure for SAP S/4HANA with no upfront cost or long-term commitment
Pay for only what you need Don't spend upfront costs purchasing hardware for what you can't forecast
Test and evaluate SAP S/4HANA, on-premise edition with a free trial offering from SAP on AWS

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Turnkey application hosting for DevOps.

Sell PaaS alongside your existing products. The Virtuozzo Application Platform runs on the infrastructure you have today – even virtualized in your cloud or hosting platform.

It makes DevOps hosting fast, easy and cost-effective – and with true consumption-based billing, it gives you a real competitive advantage over hyperscale clouds.

Platform as a Service opens up new markets for your business: you can sell hosting to any company that depends on DevOps for internal or customer-facing IT.

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Sample Customers

BMW, Toyota, easyJet, NBC Sports, HarperCollins, Aviva, TalkTalk Business, Avanade, and Telenor.

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