Azure Virtual Machines
Create Linux and Windows virtual machines (VMs) in seconds and reduce costs
Overview
Access secure, reliable compute capacity
- Run apps from SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP to open-source software and high-performance computing.Optimize costs by using Azure reservations, Azure Spot Virtual Machines, Azure savings plan for compute, and Azure Hybrid Benefit.Deploy thousands of different virtual machines across 60+ regions, backed by a 99.99 percent high-availability SLA.Protect data in use with Azure confidential computing and data at rest with disk encryption.Easily transition applications to the cloud with Azure Migrate and extend on-premises datacenters using Azure Arc.Embrace the tools, stacks, open-source solutions, and community-driven initiatives you prefer.
Features
Azure VMs for every workload
Automatic scaling
Autoscale up to thousands of VMs according to demand or defined schedules with Virtual Machine Scale Sets.
Accelerated performance
Enhance network and storage performance with the Azure Boost custom hardware and optimized hypervisor design.
Rapid backup and restore
Ensure business continuity with Azure Backup and rapid disaster recovery solutions.
Multiple OS support
Choose from Linux, Windows, and other OS options for a tailored VM experience.
Built-in monitoring and management
Monitor performance in real time and automate VM management using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
AI and high-performance computing
Create the most cutting-edge AI and performance applications with GPU-enabled and HPC-optimized VMs in Azure.
Built-in security and compliance
Microsoft has committed to investing $20 billion in cybersecurity over five years.
We employ more than 8,500 security and threat intelligence experts across 77 countries.
Azure has one of the largest compliance certification portfolios in the industry.
Optimize your spending
- Reduce costs with term pricing through Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances.
- Re-use your on-premises licenses to run Windows and Linux VMs on Azure with Azure Hybrid Benefit.
- Take advantage of Azure Spot Virtual Machines and scale sets to run workloads at deep discounts.
- Optimize your cloud spend with Microsoft Cost Management.
- Easily Identify the best VM for your workloads with the virtual machines selector and calculate their costs with the VM pricing calculator.
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Expand the possibilities of your Azure VMs by integrating them with dozens of Azure services.
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