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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AAvailable on Microsoft's Azure platform, Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVMs) are comprehensive pre-configured virtual machines for data science modelling, development and deployment.N/A

    Azure Databricks

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAzure Databricks is a service available on Microsoft's Azure platform and suite of products. It provides the latest versions of Apache Spark so users can integrate with open source libraries, or spin up clusters and build in a fully managed Apache Spark environment with the global scale and availability of Azure. Clusters are set up, configured, and fine-tuned to ensure reliability and performance without the need for monitoring. The solution includes autoscaling and auto-termination to improve…N/A
    Pricing
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)Azure Databricks
    Editions & Modules
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)Azure Databricks
    Platform Connectivity
    Comparison of Platform Connectivity features of Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM) and Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Azure Databricks
    7.2
    4 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Connect to Multiple Data Sources7.82 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Extend Existing Data Sources9.01 Ratings7.64 Ratings
    Automatic Data Format Detection9.01 Ratings7.24 Ratings
    MDM Integration9.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Data Exploration
    Comparison of Data Exploration features of Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM) and Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Azure Databricks
    6.9
    4 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Visualization7.82 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Interactive Data Analysis8.42 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Data Preparation
    Comparison of Data Preparation features of Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM) and Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Azure Databricks
    8.7
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Interactive Data Cleaning and Enrichment9.01 Ratings8.44 Ratings
    Data Transformations9.01 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Data Encryption9.01 Ratings9.54 Ratings
    Built-in Processors8.42 Ratings7.94 Ratings
    Platform Data Modeling
    Comparison of Platform Data Modeling features of Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM) and Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Azure Databricks
    7.9
    4 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Multiple Model Development Languages and Tools8.42 Ratings6.24 Ratings
    Automated Machine Learning9.02 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Single platform for multiple model development7.82 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Self-Service Model Delivery8.42 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Model Deployment
    Comparison of Model Deployment features of Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM) and Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Azure Databricks
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Flexible Model Publishing Options8.42 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Security, Governance, and Cost Controls7.01 Ratings8.54 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)Azure Databricks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Azure Data Science Virtual Machines (DSVM)Azure Databricks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Azure DSVM is useful in [a] Machine Learning environment where GPU-based processing is [required]. [The] most relevant [users] for the Azure DSVM is in ML/AI for model training and processing [high-end] CPU tasks with GPU compatibility. Azure DSVM is built for [a] startup to low medium IT environments where the ML/AI-based projects are [carried] out.
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    Microsoft
    Centralised notebooks are out directly into production. This can lead to poorly engineered code. It is very good for fast queries and our data team are always able to provide what we ask for. It is a big cost to our business so it is important it runs efficiently and returns on our investment.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Leveraging data.
    • Computer vision.
    • Data science.
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    Microsoft
    • Data Processing and Transformations based on Spark
    • Delta Lakehouse when clubbed with an external cloud storage
    • Governance using Unity Catalog to unify IAM
    • Delta Live Tables is a product, which although relatively newer, has a great potential with the visuals of a pipeline.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Azure DSVM pricing must be reduced so that an AI-based start-up can use the Azure DSVM.
    • Azure must create an environment to use Azure DSVM offline as well.
    • Lack of frameworks
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    Microsoft
    • Intuitive interface
    • Ease of use
    • Providing FAQ or QRGs
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    The developers are able to switch between Python and SQL in the Notebook which allows the collaboration of SQL analyst and Data scientist. The integration of Mosaic AI allows users to write complex codes in natural languages. Unity catalog has centralized the security and governance features and simplified the process of maintaining it
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    It's within the Azure environment and it's easy to manage.
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    Microsoft
    I have found Azure Databricks to be much better than Snowflake for handling bigger, diverse data types. Snowflake is much simpler and better for smaller warehousing. The real time processing is much better in Azure Databricks and we have much more language options. Snowflake is more expensive but simpler to use. Both are great for different needs.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Azure DSVM is little costly with long term support for ML based environments.
    • Azure DSVM is very good for short tasking and costs us [a] little low than the on-prem server.
    • [Scaling] option is very convenient.
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    Microsoft
    • The support team is amazing, they help you at every stage of the projects, from sales to delivery.
    • On a framework level, it has had an amazing impact and has reduced the clients overall data platform costs by a staggering 65%
    • There has been a 40% Manual work requirement on average for the clients when they move to Azure Databricks Data Platform
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