CloudLabs VM Labs has been named by Microsoft as a recommended lab solution for Azure Lab Services (ALS) customers planning their migration. CloudLabs VM Labs runs on Microsoft Azure infrastructure with feature parity for ALS workloads — instructor-led classes, certification labs, hackathons, and corporate training — while extending the platform with cost controls, integrated lab guides, and 24×7 support that ALS customers have asked for.
Built for the ALS migration timeline
Microsoft announced the retirement timeline for Azure Lab Services, leaving institutions and training providers searching for a replacement that preserves the experience their instructors and learners depend on. CloudLabs VM Labs is purpose-built for that migration:
- Same Azure backend. Lab VMs run on Azure subscriptions in the region of your choice.
- Same authoring model. Define lab templates once and deploy thousands of times.
- Familiar UX. Browser-based access, instructor controls, and a learner experience aligned with what ALS instructors are already comfortable with.
What’s added beyond Azure Lab Services
CloudLabs VM Labs extends the ALS feature set with capabilities customers have asked for:
- Cost optimization — track and limit lab usage, schedule operational hours, automate VM shutdown for idle labs.
- Integrated lab guides with step-by-step instructions inside the VM.
- Shadow VM for instructors to provide real-time over-the-shoulder support.
- LMS integration via LTI 1.1 / 1.2 with Moodle, Canvas, and other learning systems.
- 24×7 support in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more.
About CloudLabs
CloudLabs by Spektra Systems is a Microsoft-recommended hands-on lab platform powering training, demos, and certification programs for ISVs, enterprises, training providers, and educational institutions worldwide. CloudLabs VM Labs is purpose-built for organizations migrating from Azure Lab Services or scaling new lab programs.