Azure Virtual Machines Features
Infrastructure Provision (9)
Public Cloud
Provides public cloud capabilities.
Private Cloud
Provides private cloud capabilities.
Hybrid Cloud
Provides hybrid cloud capabilities.
Bare Metal
Provides bare metal servers.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities.
Virtual Machines (VMs)
Provides virtual machines (VMs).
Edge Computing
Provides edge computing capabilities.
Virtual Networks
Provides virtual networking capabilities.
Cloud Computing
A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server
Management (4)
Pay by Usage
Services are offered under a pay-as-you-go or utilization-based purchase model.
Usage Tracking
Track a business' IaaS usage statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Performance Tracking
Track a business' IaaS performance statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Functionality (9)
Resource Auto-Scaling
Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands
OS Integration
Runs smoothly with a variety operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.).
Resource Saving
Optimizes CPU and storage resource efficiently.
Performance Management
Monitors virtual workload and physical hardware performance at a glance.
Security
Meets data protection and compliance standards.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Performance (4)
Scalability
Allocates host resource to create additional instances quickly.
Portability
Provides efficient server and storage migration between hosts.
Data Recovery
Creates recovery data in other hosts automatically.
Disaster Recovery
Plan and implement business continuity measures in case of unforeseen events
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
File Transfer
Move files across different systems or networks
Additional Functionality (73)
Cloud Computing
A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Issue Tracking
Record and follow the progress of every issue
Virtual Machine Migration
Server Monitoring
Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Graphical User Interface
A visual way of interacting with an application or operating system using items such as windows, icons, and menus
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Virtual Server
Creates a virtual server that replicates all the functionalities of a dedicated physical server
Remote Update/Installation
Deploy updates or install new software remotely
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
VDI
Database Support
Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Data Replication
Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Track and manage virtual machines (VMs) running on physical host machines
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Database Support
Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Server Monitoring
Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Resource Management
Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects
Activity Management
Scheduling
Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources
Load Balancing
Process of distributing a set of tasks over a set of resources, with the aim of making their overall processing more efficient
Backup and Recovery
Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Network Monitoring
Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution
Task Scheduling
Track and manage the scheduling of tasks
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Resource Allocation & Planning
Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Configuration Management
Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services
Log Access
Collection, search, and analysis of access logs and audit logs
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Performance Monitoring
Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria





