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Azure Bastion pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.4 out of 5

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PROS

Azure Bastion provides secure access to virtual machines without internet exposure.
It allows administrators to manage permissions efficiently, controlling who can access Bastion.
The setup process is simple, making it easy to implement.
The ability to operate through scripting adds flexibility and efficiency.
The runbook features are particularly advantageous for infrastructure teams.

CONS

Users are charged for retrieving their own data.
Azure Bastion is not able to fix boot issues on Windows; users need to rely on the Azure console or VM console.
Incompatibility with browsers other than Edge, such as Chrome, Mozilla, or Opera, presents challenges.
The protocol speed could be faster and the service experiences breakdowns.
File transfer requires Azure Storage and additional permissions like ACL or NFS instead of direct data transfer between desktops.
 

Azure Bastion Pros review quotes

Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Evenor Info Solutions Pvt Ltd
Nov 15, 2021
The connection to virtual machines is very useful.
reviewer1754877 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Microsoft System Engineer at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Jan 5, 2022
As an Azure consultant, for me, it is the best way to give the administrator access as you can manage the permission - including who can access Bastion.
AP
IT Manager at NTT DATA
Mar 28, 2023
It provides all the security to us. Without getting on the internet, we can access our servers. We can access our desktop through our web browser. We don't need to run the mstsc command and login to the VM. All those things are not required.
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Reinhold Schätz-Dos Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analytics / Software Architect / Developer / Admin at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Apr 6, 2023
The ability to operate the product with scripting is excellent.
Veer Chandra Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Azure Administrator at Reliance Jio
Jun 5, 2023
The product's setup is easy.
reviewer2315652 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tier 3 Support Supervisor at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Nov 28, 2023
The most significant advantage lies in its runbook features, particularly beneficial for our infrastructure team.
Aladin Steiner - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Value Stream Azure at SmartIT Services AG
Nov 28, 2023
Azure Bastion makes it easy to provide quick virtual machine access to our customers.
Deepanshu Thakur - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder at Mandelbulb Technologies
Aug 7, 2024
The solution's most valuable feature is that it is easy to use...It is modernized, so I can create complex infrastructures.
AB
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
Mar 12, 2025
Overall, I had a very positive experience.
MA
Owner at BNS
Apr 11, 2025
Azure Bastion is preferable because you just switch it on and off you go.
 

Azure Bastion Cons review quotes

Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Evenor Info Solutions Pvt Ltd
Nov 15, 2021
You are charged for retrieving your own data.
reviewer1754877 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Microsoft System Engineer at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Jan 5, 2022
When you have a boot issue on Windows, you cannot use Azure Bastion to fix it. You have to use the Azure console or the VM console, and it is very limited.
AP
IT Manager at NTT DATA
Mar 28, 2023
There are some challenges because Bastion is more compatible with Edge but not with the other browsers. As an organization, it doesn't make sense that we have to use only Edge. We should be able to access Bastion over Chrome, Mozilla, or Opera. It should be our choice.
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Reinhold Schätz-Dos Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analytics / Software Architect / Developer / Admin at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Apr 6, 2023
The protocol speed could be faster.
Veer Chandra Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Azure Administrator at Reliance Jio
Jun 5, 2023
The solution breaks down sometimes.
reviewer2315652 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tier 3 Support Supervisor at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Nov 28, 2023
While general support is valuable, having a detailed breakdown of the specific issues would contribute to a more streamlined and efficient resolution process.
Aladin Steiner - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Value Stream Azure at SmartIT Services AG
Nov 28, 2023
We are not able to copy and paste files directly into the server over the patch host. We have to transfer files over to Azure Storage.
Deepanshu Thakur - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder at Mandelbulb Technologies
Aug 7, 2024
Speaking of AI, having Microsoft Copilot in Azure Bastion would be good.
AB
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
Mar 12, 2025
There is room for improvement with AI features. I would like to see integrated AI features with Azure Bastion, especially for connectivity issues.
MA
Owner at BNS
Apr 11, 2025
Azure Bastion does its job. However, it would be nice to have the capability to cut and paste across desktops, similar to old-fashioned Remote Desktop emulation.