We use it for virtual machines.
Technical Pre-Sales at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Flexible, scalable, stable, and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "It is quick and easy to deploy. It is flexible, and we can deploy a resource anytime. We like and prefer the pay-as-you-go model."
- "Its pricing should be better. In terms of features, I am yet to explore the whole solution, and the current features seem okay."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It is quick and easy to deploy. It is flexible, and we can deploy a resource anytime.
We like and prefer the pay-as-you-go model.
What needs improvement?
Its pricing should be better. In terms of features, I am yet to explore the whole solution, and the current features seem okay.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is quite scalable. You can extend it both vertically and horizontally very quickly. Currently, we have approximately 50 users.
How are customer service and support?
We haven't had support issues.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy and quick to deploy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It has the pay-as-you-go model. Its pricing should be better.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We didn't evaluate other solutions. We trusted Azure because it is a Microsoft product, and Microsoft has been in the industry for a long time. Microsoft has been providing solutions for businesses for a long time, whereas other vendors mostly provide solutions for consumers.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution. We plan to keep using it.
I would rate Microsoft Azure a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.


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