Cloud Service 1: AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers paid cloud services for companies, governments, or people. In layman’s terms, AWS gives its clients access to virtual sets of connected computers (also known as clusters) available at the user’s disposal for applications, compute power, database storage, and several other purposes. The computer contains similar parts to those of a normal computer, such as hardware, software, and distinct operating systems. Clients can access the devices using a browser that allows them to log-in, modify, and utilize the machines much like they would do to one at home. The computers are kept in several server farms spread around the world, and all security is handled by Amazon in order to avoid any unwanted virtual attacks. Fees are customizable and calculated based on what and how much the user consumes. Currently, AWS has over a million customers using their services in every possible way.

Cloud Service 2: Azure

Microsoft Azure is an extensive cloud service under the Microsoft company used for creating, testing, implementing, and controlling applications. It is deployed via data centers located around the globe and offers software, platform, and infrastructure as services to consumers, or, in essence, a myriad of possibilities to help in constructing solutions or products in different tech-related areas. According to Microsoft, it is the only consistent hybrid cloud on the market, which implies it uses a combination of private (on-premises) and public (third-party) clouds, connecting the two distinct services. In addition, its list of clients in nothing short of impressive: ninety percent of the Fortune 500 companies use Microsoft Azure in some capacity. The service focuses on providing first-class tools to help those working with highly modern technologies that develop at a staggering pace, such as bots and AI.

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How do these two cloud services compare? Below is a brief rundown of the most significant similarities and differences.

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