

If you’re deploying a server for production use, using the Azure cloud eliminates a lot of headaches. In my last column, I introduced some of the virtualization options in Microsoft Azure and showed how easy it is to set up a virtual workstation or server in Microsoft’s cloud. For more info, visit our Terms of Use page. This may influence how and where their products appear on our site, but vendors cannot pay to influence the content of our reviews. We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. Ed Bott offers essential details to help you make the best choice. MSDN subscriptions offer on-premises tools plus an allowance for Azure usage-but the options are somewhat complicated. A quick guide to choosing the right MSDN subscription
