CloudLabs VM Labs is the Microsoft-recommended alternative to Azure Lab Services—built to help institutions migrate fast, retain full feature parity, and gain more control over cost, access, and scale.
Azure Lab Services customers are actively planning their next-semester labs. Institutions are migrating early to avoid last-minute transition bottlenecks that can disrupt courses and timelines.
Most teams want three things:
Everything you rely on today, plus more flexibility.
CloudLabs is designed specifically to replace Azure Lab Services—not approximate it.
Our team handles the heavy lifting
Whether you want to start clean or migrate what you already have, CloudLabs supports both, without disruption.
Best if you're redesigning labs or launching new courses.
Create your CloudLabs account and access the VM Labs portal.
Build and test your Windows or Linux VM images directly in CloudLabs.
Configure lab settings, schedules, access rules, and quotas.
Deploy labs instantly and invite learners—ready for use.
Best if you want continuity with minimal change.
Create your CloudLabs account and start your migration journey.
Use the CloudLabs Migration Tool to replicate existing VM images.
Bring over lab plans and configurations from your Azure Lab Services setup.
Your migrated labs are ready for deployment and distribution.
We’ll recommend the fastest, safest option based on your setup.
A short walkthrough answers the questions most teams care about
How fast can we migrate before next semester?
Will this support our specific courses?
What will this cost at scale?
What changes for instructors and students?
Are you currently using Azure Lab Services?
