The Big (Cloud) Three

      In the current era of technological advancements, cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations manage their IT infrastructure. Cloud infrastructure is provided mainly by a few large companies.  The three major cloud service providers are Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform. All these providers offer a range of services that enable businesses to manage their data storage, processing, and computing requirements. We will explore and compare the IT services offered by Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform to see how they differ.

Microsoft Azure IT Services

     Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) that provides services for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Azure has a wide range of services that can be used by businesses for their IT needs. One of the primary services offered by Azure is the virtual machines (VMs) that enable users to launch computing instances on demand. Azure also provides a range of storage services, including file storage, blob storage, and table storage. 

     Another significant service offered by Azure is the Azure App Service, which is a fully managed Platform as a Service (PaaS) that enables users to deploy and run web applications without the need for managing the infrastructure. Azure also provides a range of security and identity services, such as Azure Active Directory, which allows users to manage user identities and access to resources. This is an especially attractive part for those who have active directory on on premise already and would make for an easy transition to the cloud.

Amazon Web Services IT Services

     Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform that provides a range of services similar to Azure yet has it’s differences. One of the staple services offered by AWS is the Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), which enables users to launch computing instances on demand. AWS also provides a range of storage services, such as Simple Storage Service (S3), which enables users to store different types of data, such as files, documents, images, and videos.

     Another significant service offered by AWS is the Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), which is a fully managed database service that enables users to set up, operate, and scale relational databases in the cloud. AWS also provides a range of security and identity services, such as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), which allows users to manage user identities and access to resources.

Google Cloud Platform IT Services

     Google Cloud Platform is the third and seemingly lesser known cloud computing platform out of the three. One of the primary services offered by Google Cloud Platform is the Compute Engine, which enables users to launch computing instances on demand. Google Cloud Platform also provides a range of storage services, such as Cloud Storage, which again enables users to store different types of data, such as files, documents, images, and videos.

     Another significant service offered by Google Cloud Platform is the Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), which is a fully managed service that enables users to deploy and manage containerized applications. Google Cloud Platform also provides a range of security and identity services, such as Google Cloud Identity, which allows users to manage user identities and access to resources.

Comparison of Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform IT Services

     All three cloud service providers offer a range of IT services that can be used by businesses to manage their data storage, processing, and computing requirements. However, there are some differences between these providers in terms of the services they offer and their pricing models.

     In terms of virtual machines, all three providers offer similar services, such as on-demand computing instances and pricing models based on the usage of computing resources. However, Azure and AWS have a broader range of VM sizes and types compared to Google Cloud Platform. When it comes to storage services, all three have relatively equal options. In order to really know what service is right for you, using trial versions and talking to reps will really help to get the details you need to make a trusted decision. 

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