Azure vs Aws services
Here is a comparison chart that highlights some key differences between Azure and AWS services:
| Services | Azure Services | AWS Services |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Machines | Azure Virtual Machines, Azure VM Scale Sets | Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) |
| Storage | Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, Azure Disk Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS), Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) |
| Databases | Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for MySQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL | Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Aurora, Amazon DocumentDB |
| Analytics | Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Machine Learning | Amazon Kinesis, Amazon Redshift, Amazon QuickSight, Amazon Elasticsearch Service |
| Internet of Things (IoT) | Azure IoT Hub, Azure IoT Edge, Azure Digital Twins | Amazon IoT, AWS Greengrass |
| Networking | Azure Virtual Network, Azure ExpressRoute, Azure Load Balancer | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), AWS Direct Connect, Elastic Load Balancing |
| Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Azure Active Directory | AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) |
| Developer Tools | Azure DevOps, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions | AWS CodeStar, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions |
| Containers | Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) | Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) |
It should be noted that this chart is not exhaustive, and each cloud provider provides a diverse range of services. To make an informed decision, it is recommended that you visit each provider’s official website and review their services and features. Furthermore, service pricing and features are subject to change and can vary depending on region; it’s always a good idea to check the pricing and features of the services on the providers’ website.