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Azure VMware Solution

Azure VMware Solution runs VMware workloads directly on Azure infrastructure, bridging the gap between on-premises virtualization and cloud compute. It handles the specific job of migrating existing VMware environments without requiring a complete re-architecture, maintaining compatibility with current tools and workflows while leveraging Azure’s scale for compute resources.

This setup suits enterprises already invested in VMware who need cloud residency without rewriting applications. The main friction point is the lack of a free tier, meaning you pay from the first minute of deployment. Since the model is strictly pay-as-you-go, there is no sandbox environment for testing feasibility before committing to production costs, requiring careful upfront planning to avoid unnecessary spend during evaluation phases.

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  • Free tier No
  • Pricing Pay as you go
  • Regions 12 · 6 continents
  • SLA uptime 99.99%
  • Compliance 13 certifications
  • Provider health A

Decision score

36 /100
Features 10
Pricing 0
Reliability 100
Community 0
Ecosystem 90

Computed from catalog breadth, pricing, provider reliability (uptime & SLA), community signal, and ecosystem (compliance & regions). Weighted equally.

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Compliance
  • C5
  • CSA STAR
  • FedRAMP
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 27017
  • ISO 27018
  • ISO 9001
  • PCI DSS
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
+1 more
SLA uptime
  • compute99.99%
  • database99.99%
  • networking99.99%
  • storage99.99%
Global reach

12 regions across 6 continents

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South America

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