Azure VMware Solution vs. IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions

Azure VMware Solution

IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Azure VMware Solution	Score 7.9 out of 10	N/A	Azure VMware Solution enables users to run VMware workloads natively on Azure. The user can move VMware-based workloads from the datacenter to Azure and integrate a VMware environment with Azure. This enables users to continue managing existing environments with the same VMware tools already in use while including Azure native services. Azure VMware Solution is a Microsoft service, verified by VMware, that runs on Azure infrastructure.	$10.41 per hour
IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions	Score 8.0 out of 10	N/A	IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions enables enterprises to migrate and modernize their core business applications, including IBM AIX®, IBM i, or Linux on IBM Power Systems™ or VMware virtualizations on x86.	N/A

Pricing

Azure VMware Solution

IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions

Editions & Modules

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Azure VMware Solution	IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

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Features

Azure VMware Solution

IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of Product A and Product B
	Azure VMware Solution 9.1 5 Ratings 10% above category average	IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions - Ratings
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime	8.55 Ratings	00 Ratings
Dynamic scaling	7.75 Ratings	00 Ratings
Elastic load balancing	9.04 Ratings	00 Ratings
Pre-configured templates	9.04 Ratings	00 Ratings
Monitoring tools	9.35 Ratings	00 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images	9.05 Ratings	00 Ratings
Operating system support	10.05 Ratings	00 Ratings
Security controls	9.85 Ratings	00 Ratings
Automation	9.35 Ratings	00 Ratings

Best Alternatives
	Azure VMware Solution	IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions
Small Businesses	DigitalOcean Droplets Score 9.7 out of 10	VMware Cloud Director Score 9.4 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies	SAP on IBM Cloud Score 9.0 out of 10	IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Score 8.1 out of 10
Enterprises	SAP on IBM Cloud Score 9.0 out of 10	VMware Cloud Director Score 9.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
	Azure VMware Solution	IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend	7.7 (5 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Usability	8.5 (4 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Azure VMware Solution	IBM Cloud for Skytap Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend	Microsoft Cloud-Native Applications: If you are building cloud-native applications that are designed to run on Azure, AVS may not be the best solution. In this case, you should consider using Azure-native services, such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Functions.Minimal Workloads: If you have a small number of workloads, it may not be cost-effective to use AVS. In this case, you can consider using Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) or other Azure services that are better suited for small workloads.Custom Hardware Configurations: If you require custom hardware configurations or specialized hardware, AVS may not be able to meet your requirements. In this case, you can consider using other Azure services, such as Azure Dedicated Hosts, that offer more flexibility in terms of hardware configurations.Cost-Sensitive Workloads: If you have cost-sensitive workloads, AVS may not be the best solution. While AVS offers many benefits, it can also be more expensive than other Azure services. In this case, you should consider using Azure services that are more cost-effective, such as Azure Virtual Machines. Incentivized TW Thomas Weil Network System Administrator Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Pros	Microsoft Provide hardware and infrastructure for hosting VMs Ability to backup and restore between On Premise and cloud Make it easy to implement a DR solution Incentivized PH Peyman Haigh Systems Engineer Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Cons	Microsoft More regions to deploy More clarity on billing Reduce latency Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Usability	Microsoft It feels good for our techs who already used VMware on prem. However, there was significant difficulty adjusting to a new networking model. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered	Microsoft It's very good compared to its competitors as great uptime, easy support and interactive User Interface makes it a wonderful solution. Incentivized Sagar Mehta Consultant Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Return on Investment	Microsoft Cost Savings: One of the key benefits of AVS is that it can help businesses save money by reducing the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading on-premises infrastructure. AVS can help businesses improve their agility by enabling them to quickly provision and scale VMware workloads in Azure. Incentivized TW Thomas Weil Network System Administrator Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
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