Azure Virtual Machine
Azure Virtual Machine (VM) is an on-demand, scalable computing service provided by Microsoft Azure that allows users to create and manage virtualized Windows or Linux servers in the cloud. It provides infrastructure as a service (IaaS) by emulating physical hardware, enabling users to run applications, host websites, or perform data processing without managing physical servers. VMs can be customized with various configurations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking to meet specific workload requirements.
Developers should use Azure VMs when they need full control over the operating system and software stack, such as for legacy applications, custom environments, or when migrating on-premises servers to the cloud. They are ideal for scenarios like development and testing, running enterprise applications, or handling bursty workloads that require scalable compute resources, as they offer flexibility and isolation compared to platform-as-a-service (PaaS) options.