The document compares Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure on various features and costs. It finds that AWS offers more flexibility and supports additional databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle. AWS also allows security configurations on individual objects and more flexible scheduling. However, Azure may be cheaper for enterprises that have Microsoft subscriptions. In conclusion, AWS is better unless an organization can leverage discounts through Microsoft subscriptions, while Azure strengths are more suited for migrating existing enterprises.

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Gartner Magic Quadrant:

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Features:
• AWS RDS supports MySQL, Postgre SQL and Oracle
• AWS has 3 levels of storage.
• AWS Security groups are configured on the object level
• AWS is more flexible with scheduling

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AWS Reserved instances vs. Azure Commitment plans:

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AWS vs. Azure Cost:

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AWS vs. Azure Cost:

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Conclusion:
AWS resources are better for the following reasons:
• Cheaper unless you have a MDSN subscriptions for enterprise
software.
• AWS RDS supports MySQL, Postgre SQL and Oracle
• AWS has 3 levels of storage.
• AWS Security groups are configured on the object level
• AWS is more flexible with scheduling
• Combines mobile identity, synchronization, push notification, and
mobile analytics services
• Production support of iOS and Android devices
Azure strengths are geared for moving enterprise.
• Reduced cost for MSN subscriptions.
• Easier to use

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