AWS vs Azure
Compare AWS and Microsoft Azure across compute, containers, serverless, identity, ecosystem, and common workload considerations.
Compute services
AWS EC2 and Azure Virtual Machines both provide configurable virtual compute. The best fit depends on instance availability, region, operating system, tooling, and workload requirements.
Serverless and containers
AWS Lambda and Azure Functions address event-driven serverless workloads. Both platforms also provide managed container and Kubernetes services.
Identity and ecosystem
Organizations already invested in Microsoft technologies may value Azure integrations, while AWS has a broad cloud ecosystem and service catalog. Existing skills can be an important decision factor.
Choose based on the workload
Compare required services, supported regions, architecture, security controls, pricing, and team expertise using a small proof of concept where practical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose a cloud platform only by price?
No. Consider workload requirements, regions, reliability, managed services, security, support, team skills, and total operating cost.
Should I check provider documentation before deployment?
Yes. Cloud services, pricing, quotas, availability, and terms can change, so verify current provider documentation for decisions that depend on them.