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Lambda@Edge: Azure equivalent
Azure has no equivalent of Lambda@Edge.
Front Door edge actions (preview) covers lightweight request logic only, so heavier logic usually runs in Azure Functions or Container Apps in one or more regions behind Front Door.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Lambda@Edge | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | Node.js or Python Lambda functions authored in US East (N. Virginia) and run at AWS locations close to viewers, triggered on CloudFront viewer and origin requests and responses. | — |
| Pricing model | Per request plus duration in GB-seconds (higher rates than regional Lambda). | Not applicable. |
| Docs | Lambda@Edge docs | — |
| Pricing page | Lambda@Edge pricing | — |
| Exams | DVA-C02 Retiring ANS-C01 Retiring | AZ-700 |
Key differences
- Lambda@Edge runs Node.js or Python, can trigger on all four CloudFront events (viewer and origin requests and responses), and can make network calls. CloudFront Functions is cheaper and faster for simple viewer-side logic.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per request plus duration in GB-seconds (higher rates than regional Lambda). Lambda@Edge pricing →
- Azure
- Not applicable.
Certification exam mapping
| Exam | Provider | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Developer – Associate DVA-C02 | AWS | Associate | retiring Being updated to DVA-C03. Registration for DVA-C03 opens Oct 27, 2026. Last day to take DVA-C02 is Nov 30, 2026. |
| AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty ANS-C01 | AWS | Specialty | retiring The exam is being retired. The last day to take it is Dec 31, 2026. Existing certifications stay active for their three-year period. |
| Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700 | Azure | Associate | current |
Relevance is based on each exam's published scope, not a line-by-line objective match. Check the official study guide.
FAQ
Does Azure have an equivalent to Lambda@Edge?
Azure has no equivalent of Lambda@Edge. Front Door edge actions (preview) covers lightweight request logic only, so heavier logic usually runs in Azure Functions or Container Apps in one or more regions behind Front Door.
How does pricing compare between Lambda@Edge and Azure?
AWS: Per request plus duration in GB-seconds (higher rates than regional Lambda). Azure: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
Which certification exams cover this topic?
AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) [retiring]; AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) [retiring]; Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).