Microsoft Application Virtualization vs. SQL Server on Virtual Machines
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Microsoft Application Virtualization | SQL Server on Virtual Machines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 16 | 18 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Meets requirements | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| NPS | 43.75 | 86.666667 |
| Small Business | 31.3% | 33.3% |
| Mid-Market | 50.0% | 22.2% |
| Enterprise | 18.8% | 44.4% |
| Total page views | 22 | 73 |
| Total LLM citations | 14 | 4 |
Microsoft Application Virtualization
The appv file is a container that stores XML and non-XML files together in a single entity. This file is built from the AppX format, which is based on the Open Packaging Conventions (OPC) standard.
SQL Server on Virtual Machines
Spin up a virtual machine, back up your SQL Server instance, and restore it into Azure. It’s that easy to reduce your capital investments and optimize operational expenses by migrating your on-premises SQL Server to the cloud. Spin up a virtual machine, back up your SQL Server instance, and restore it into Azure. It's that easy to reduce your capital investments and optimize operational expenses by migrating your on-premises SQL Server to the cloud.