We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure Block Storage and Microsoft Azure File Storage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Public Cloud Storage Services solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The product is very easy to use."
"Microsoft is currently updating a few features, such as object sizes and tiering, which were not available previously."
"The data lake is invaluable. We also use Microsoft SQL in terms of structuring the data and getting into a position where it could be useful to support reporting. We Databricks for data science. We incorporated Databricks with that as well."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is the security and the management of user access from on-premise to the cloud."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Azure Block Storage are flexibility and the possibility to trigger actions."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Azure Block Storage are it stores different types of data traditional data and connectivity through FTP. Additionally, we do not need a high-speed fetching system for operations and filesharing works well for us."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is its performance."
"We use this solution for backup storage on our on-premise backup."
"It helps us with geo-redundancy."
"First of all, the solution is very secure. Secondly, the solution is very fast. It is reliable and available all the time."
"It is very easy to use SSTP and some traditional code to move the data into a database because we can easily use the permissions and we don't have any integration or conversion issues."
"It is a very scalable solution. I rate the solution's scalability a nine out of ten."
"I like that Microsoft Azure File Storage works fine and is quick to deploy. It's also easy to connect to it, particularly when connecting it with my on-premise file servers."
"The tool offers a secure way to access storage. You can also easily share the files securely across Azure."
"The best part is the accessibility to all the files."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure File Storage is the cloud file storage capability."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage's stability needs improvement."
"I would like for the next release to replace the CDN being used for content delivery, there is currently a rather long delay."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage could improve the SFTP. The SFTP can be used for exchanging data between two parties and it works but Microsoft is new to this market and they could be a lot better in this area with its features."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage should improve its stability."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage could improve by having integration with Amazon AWS. The file transfer could be easier."
"It is also costly and not cheap compared to Internet-based networks."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage can improve the configuration to be more user-friendly."
"They could create more readability of files."
"The provider needs to collect more information about the products."
"It’s a challenge to find the right support person."
"Firewall rules should be introduced to secure the access date from any virus attacks. Anti-virus should be introduced in the work filtering and document filtering."
"The security could always be modernized."
"The product’s pricing could be better."
"A lot of things could be better, especially when it comes to accessing File Storage for monitoring. Azure Copy is fine, but there could be additional integration and security features for those who want more privacy and control over access to Azure."
"Microsoft Azure File Storage should improve its pricing."
"The initial setup is complex. Unless you have done it a few times it, it is going to be hard."
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Microsoft Azure Block Storage is ranked 8th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 56 reviews while Microsoft Azure File Storage is ranked 1st in Public Cloud Storage Services with 40 reviews. Microsoft Azure Block Storage is rated 8.0, while Microsoft Azure File Storage is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure Block Storage writes "Straightforward to set up and reliable with good features on offer". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Azure File Storage writes "Various storage options available, high availability, and quick deployment". Microsoft Azure Block Storage is most compared with Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store), Rackspace Cloud Block Storage, Amazon S3 Glacier, Wasabi and Azure NetApp Files, whereas Microsoft Azure File Storage is most compared with Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Azure NetApp Files, Wasabi, Amazon S3 and Amazon S3 Glacier. See our Microsoft Azure Block Storage vs. Microsoft Azure File Storage report.
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