Azure VM Image Builder vs. SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines vs. Shells vs. python-sql Comparison Chart

Simplify your virtual machine (VM) image-building process with an easy-to-use tool. Avoid the hassles of figuring out tooling, processes, and extraneous manual steps. With Azure VM Image Builder, create custom images using fast, simple steps. Integrate the image-building process with your existing DevOps pipeline and manage the images by connecting to shared image gallery. Connect VM Image Builder to your existing virtual networks to use your configuration servers and resources. Migrate an image customization pipeline to Azure and use your existing scripts, commands, and processes. Use Azure VM Image Builder to help ensure security—including patching and updating—and full control of your custom images.

Shells provides you with a 1-click, powerful virtual desktop environment, driven by a cloud computer, without leaving your browser! It's your personal workspace in the cloud. Shells are virtual desktop cloud computers. Access Shells with any web-enabled device. Shells gives you the cloud for your computer! Shells are Intel powered cloud computers that are always on, just like a desktop computer. Additionally, you’ll never miss anything with push notifications! The one-device-life has arrived! Run full desktop software, including but not limited to desktop grade browsers, desktop grade office applications, and even software development, music and media production applications and much more! Shells lets you run multiple apps at the same time and position them however you want. There are no rules or restrictions here! Run anything you want, anywhere you want, in any way you want!