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 8.4, and holds a 9.9% mindshare in the category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #11 in ISI , with an average rating of 9.2, and holds a 2.4% 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) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure	9.9%
Amazon AWS	17.4%
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)	10.2%
Other	62.5%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SAP S4HANA on AWS	2.4%
Amazon AWS	17.4%
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)	10.2%
Other	70.0%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

PaaS Clouds Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Virtuozzo Application Platform	1.4%
Microsoft Azure	14.5%
Amazon AWS	13.6%
Other	70.5%

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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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Jayakrishna Amm

Associate Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

End-to-end accounting has been streamlined and secures data with automated controls

SAP S4HANA on AWS is mostly well secured because you need a VPN of the company you are working in to log in and view only with the VPN. It is not possible to connect to a random network, and it is very safe. In terms of usage and automation, SAP S4HANA on AWS is very good at automation, where instead of manually punching entry by entry as with Tally, Zoho, or NetSuite, you can do a bulk upload and close it from one GL to another GL entry from one T-code to another T-code. These are all the options and features, and it is user-friendly. Once you learn SAP S4HANA on AWS, you tend to know how to customize things and what features you want. You can add in features by working closely with the SAP team, whether it is a direct SAP team or through a contract with some agent. There are numerous things you can do; it is not limited to only one function. You can have end-to-end control, and back-dated entries are not possible as in Tally or Zoho, which is very good in terms of security and safety. There are no accounting frauds; we can even identify who has done an entry by name. It is very secure; a password gets locked automatically after two incorrect attempts, and you have to contact the SAP team for that. Data privacy is very good, and overall, it is a better option. Regarding real-time analytics features in SAP S4HANA on AWS, you can integrate with Qlik or Power BI, and I believe there is also an analytics component within SAP itself. SAP S4HANA on AWS provides one analytics tool, and these tools can be integrated and customized however you want. It is very easy to do analytics; you can download reports or integrate those reports with Power BI. It is very convenient that way. When it comes to AI capabilities integrated with SAP S4HANA on AWS, I am not certain because most of it comes via tools such as Qlik and Power BI. There are multiple other things that can help you integrate and work on it. For example, integrating Power BI with N28 or Cloud is convenient with tools such as Copilot. However, I am unsure how it works in SAP S4HANA on AWS because most organizations do not allow integrating AI with SAP S4HANA on AWS.

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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

"Data analytics is one of the efficient features as well."

"We like how accessible it is to the end-user, not just the engineers or developers."

"Compute (App service, and virtual machine scale sets): The ability to manage Windows and Linus virtual machines."

"The technical support is really good."

"The initial setup is straightforward and the deployment can be completed within short time, and now we can deploy most components and services within a day or two."

"We have found the scalability to be good."

"The management part of it is good. Its UI is simple to use. The cost management and billing part is also good. These are the top things that I like in Azure."

"Azure has helped in the setup of operations with minimal environments for developing a proof of concept, and the POC is the most useful and charming feature to get a minimal valuable product for all deployments, while customer satisfaction increased the performance of sales and customer requirements were optimized."

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"There are two main features that we find very valuable. One is the interface and the new user experience. That's really, really helpful for the end-user. The second is the HANA database itself because it speeds up the process. In other solutions, like Oracle, there is a lot of redundancy that slows things down."

"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."

"The system has the capacity to manage all these departments in a single box and they're all integrated."

"The tool's installation is easy. I rate it an eight out of ten."

"I like that they are very familiar with our VM which makes it easy to use."

"This solution is fantastic, and I fully recommend it as I recommend all SAP solutions."

"The reporting capability is good, providing very in-depth information."

"AWS is a market leader and pioneer in realizing cloud concepts and is once step ahead of its peers."

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

"The dynamic vertical scaling is a unique feature."

"As a strategic solution, it's really good because it will avoid a lot of cost if you are building your data center, for example, or from scratch."

"Technical support from Jelastic is very good."

"The technical support is extremely helpful, and they have a very good support team."

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

"We almost don't have to maintain our servers."

"Technical support from Jelastic is very good."

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Cons

"The product's initial setup process and stability need improvement."

"The quality of some components of Microsoft Azure is not that great. For example, Microsoft has not fixed issues in Microsoft Teams for many years."

"Poor debugging and logging management for applications."

"Most of the challenges we encounter when integrating Microsoft Azure with existing IT infrastructure are related to the lack of documentation when they release new products on the Microsoft side."

"An issue I encountered was around the integration of Identity. I lost some important information and I would like to see improvements with this."

"Any time you use a cloud service, there are increased security risks. If you want more security, you have to have private hosting."

"They can maybe make the transitions a little smoother and improve its pricing. The pricing for the end-user packages is a bit high."

"It could be a useful process to make the marketing of MS Publisher a little area of improvement for IT professionals learn about this tool."

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"The user-friendliness is questionable. The interface and interaction with the technical team require intensive training."

"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."

"Compared to its competitors, SAP S4HANA on AWS is a costly solution."

"The solution needs a warehouse management feature. Right now, there's a built-in WM, but they don't have an EWM extended warehouse management built-in, in S/4HANA. It's a separate product. So if they can add that, that would be great."

"S4HANA is expensive. It costs much more than SuccessFactors."

"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."

"The initial setup was a complex landscape with many problems which have to be solved initially."

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"I would like to see better integration into enterprise storage products."

"The backup functionality needs to be improved."

"An S3 like storage system, if they have a s3 API compatible system I can move my files from AWS."

"Lacks better integration into enterprise storage products."

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

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

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

"The backup functionality needs to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Be careful with Azure Cool storage accounts; if you are dealing with high object counts, then it can be more economical to use Hot storage because of the high storage access costs associated with Cool."

"There is a monthly fee you need to pay for the use of Microsoft Azure."

"The pricing is fair and it was actually just reduced. My organization is paying approximately $100,000 annually with close to one thousand users. There are no additional fees."

"We are on an annual subscription. However, there are other options available."

"The pricing for the end-user packages is a bit high. It is full of very interesting services, but I would still like it to be less expensive."

"The price is good, but it can always be cheaper."

"It is paid on a per-use basis."

"Microsoft Azure is expensive."

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"We pay an annual subscription fee for the solution, which is slightly expensive."

"I rate the product price a six on a one to ten scale, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"The pricing is a little bit high."

"Compared to its competitors, SAP S4HANA on AWS is a costly solution."

"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."

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

"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."

"On a scale of one to ten, where ten is the highest price, I rate the solution's pricing an eight."

More SAP S4HANA on AWS pricing and cost advice

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

University

Manufacturing Company

13%

Construction Company

11%

Computer Software Company

University

Outsourcing Company

13%

Government

Performing Arts

Energy/Utilities Company

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	140
Midsize Enterprise	54
Large Enterprise	149

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Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	16

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

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