Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are scalable, on-demand computing resources provided by Microsoft Azure, allowing users to deploy and manage virtualized Windows or Linux servers in the cloud. They offer full control over the operating system and applications, supporting a wide range of workloads from development and testing to production environments. Azure VMs integrate with other Azure services for networking, storage, and security, enabling flexible infrastructure solutions.
Developers should use Azure Virtual Machines when they need full control over the server environment, such as for custom applications, legacy systems, or specific OS configurations not supported by platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offerings. It is ideal for migrating on-premises workloads to the cloud, running compute-intensive tasks, or implementing hybrid cloud scenarios. Azure VMs are also valuable for DevOps practices, allowing teams to quickly spin up test environments and manage infrastructure as code.