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Azure Web Hosting (Virtual Machines vs Cloud Services vs Web Site)

20 July 2014 Robert Amiscaray (0)
Choosing the Azure hosting service for you is important. 


Here is a feature comparison from Microsoft to help you:


This is the best way to describe your hosting options in Azure:

Image Source : Microsoft Windows Azure

Virtual Machines (Full Control)

Microsoft Manages 

    • Hardware

You manage 

    • Operating System
    • Firewall Rules
    • Virtual Network
    • Patches
    • Updates
    • Configurations
    • Applications
    • Data
Cloud Services (Partial Control)

Microsoft Manages 

    • Operating System
    • Virtual Network
    • Hardware
    • Patches
    • Updates

You Manage

    • Firewall Rules
    • Virtual Network
    • Configurations
    • Applications
    • Data

Web Sites (Minimal Control)

Microsoft Manages 

    • Operating System
    • Virtual Network
    • Hardware
    • Patches
    • Updates
    • Firewall Rules
    • Virtual Network
    • Configurations

You Manage

    • Applications
    • Data

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