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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Hands-on Labs

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Hands-on Labs is a suite of elearning content which also features a virtual learning or training lab for cloud apps and services, instructor led training, and Microsoft Learn coding workshop.N/A

    Quali CloudShell

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ACloudShell, from Quali headquartered in Austin, is an infrastructure automation solution for cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Hands-on LabsQuali CloudShell
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Hands-on LabsQuali CloudShell
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    6.0
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    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Hands-on LabsQuali CloudShell
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    The Microsoft Hands-on Labs were great for training when working alongside an instructor. They would show things on their screen, and I would work alongside with a real environment. Being able to actually use the environment and interact with it was more preferable than just a straight lecture. It allowed me hands-on practice.
    Incentivized
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    Quali (QualiSystems Ltd)
    • LaaS
    • IaaS
    • PaaS
    • CRaaS
    • Training
    • DevOps
    • DevSecOps
    • Demo Portals
    • TaaS
    Almost any workflow and any infrastructure are supported.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • The platform was simple
    • It did what it needed to do
    Incentivized
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    Quali (QualiSystems Ltd)
    • Self service single pane of glass for any workflow and infrastructure
    • Complete lifecycle management of your workflow and infrastructure
    • Vendor agnostic cloud, service, application, appliance support
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Copying and pasting can be clunky
    • Sometimes the instructions are not accurate
    • For some Microsoft tools, it requires you to create a temporary account, which takes some time and is time-consuming
    • Have to remember to save or you will lose your environment
    • May not be the most user-friendly to initially start
    Incentivized
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    Quali (QualiSystems Ltd)
    • Requires SME to get the full ROI first year
    • Requires a culture change for Agile Automation
    • Price could be less (not cheap)
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Quali (QualiSystems Ltd)
    The tool can automate almost any workflow and infrastructure consumption. It has state of the art develop and support with great online training, online full manual set, and a comprehensive support team and network of SIs/VARS that are very qualified.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
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    Quali (QualiSystems Ltd)
    VMware is too hard to use, too expensive to support, and not a full lifecycle tool for workflows and Infrastructure (no support of physical either). AWS or Azure or Google solutions are good if you are only in the cloud and only using their tools. Not good if you have on-prem or non-Cloud based tools/infrastructure. Build it yourself automation frameworks can be good for people with unlimited funds, but they are not the best way to go and missing many capabilities typically.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • I think it has a positive impact in having a platform to train employees
    • I don't think the cost might be worth it given that the content is super dry
    Incentivized
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    Quali (QualiSystems Ltd)
    • Our customers have an average ROI of less than 6 months.
    • Our customers renew their maintenance almost 100% of the time.
    • It has allowed us to build specific solutions across many use cases enabling us to profit.
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    ScreenShots

    Quali CloudShell Screenshots

    Screenshot of MODEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND APPLICATIONS |
Model complex infrastructure and application
environments. Users drag and drop modules to
combine physical and virtual infrastructure, network
connectivity, applications, and cloud interfacesScreenshot of SELF-SERVICE DEPLOYMENT |
One click deployment into sandbox environments.
Publish environment blueprints to a shared self-service
catalog for on-demand access by all your teams
wherever they are.Screenshot of LAB AUTOMATION AS A SERVICE (LAAS) |
Use built-in lab automation and management features like
inventory, reservations, scheduling, role-based access control, conflict resolution, and business intelligence. Easily automate
multiple labs and share them among hundreds or thousands of engineers.