SQL Server on Virtual Machines vs. Azure Virtual Machines
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | Azure Virtual Machines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 18 | 394 |
| Ease of use | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 10.0 | 8.8 |
| Quality of support | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 86.666667 | 58.465608 |
| Small Business | 33.3% | 31.1% |
| Mid-Market | 22.2% | 33.2% |
| Enterprise | 44.4% | 35.7% |
| Total page views | 73 | 547 |
| Total LLM citations | 4 | 1,744 |
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.
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are scalable, on-demand computing resources provided by Microsoft Azure, enabling users to deploy and manage virtualized Windows and Linux servers in the cloud. These VMs support a wide range of workloads, from simple web applications to complex enterprise solutions, offering flexibility and control over computing resources without the need for physical hardware maintenance.
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