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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure File Storage and Wasabi based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It is a good service for file storage.""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 was quick to synchronize back from Azure to the on-premise server.""It's a scalable solution.""Implementing Microsoft Azure has meant that we are using the same solution as our customers who use Azure Public Cloud. This allows us to integrate our application, as well as provide the solution to them.""Its simplicity of use is most valuable. It's easy to start working with it and understand it. It's easier to transfer files between different users. I'm able to move files from my device to my manager's device without any issues or without facing any problems in between.""The biggest advantage of Azure File Storage vis-à-vis other public cloud storage providers, and why we recommend Azure first and foremost, is that many of our customers have partnerships with Microsoft and so they have access to better cloud economics. Compared to AWS, we have found that (from a customer perspective) Azure is much more competitive.""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."

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"Basically, I set Wasabi up and forget it. I'll monitor it every once in a while just to make sure that it's working correctly."

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Cons
"The security could always be modernized.""The way retention policies are applied could be more optimized.""They can improve the ability to assign permissions to different groups or users.""If the file is large, there may be a delay in download time.""It would be helpful if we could remove data that we don't frequently access to reduce the cost of the storage.""Azure File Storage's stability is okay, but sometimes we have trouble with the link to the Azure VPN disconnecting.""One thing that Azure File Storage could help us with is some kind of impact assessment. When we talk to some of our larger customers who have between 500 and 1,000 applications, we normally do an assessment of all these applications and then tell them which ones are ready to be lifted and shifted, and which ones need to re-architected. It would really help if Azure File Storage could come up with a better way to give estimations of the total investment required, including all costs incurred during the migration.""The solution should support all the legacy storage systems."

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"I don't have enough experience to understand the nuances of where they might improve."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "For one terabyte of data, we are spending about 150 Euro every month."
  • "One of the major benefits for AWS is that they have a very large customer representative base where clients can be picked from, they offer large discounts and credit. We were not able to receive the same kind of offers from Microsoft Azure File Storage. We tried to approach Azure while hiring for our disaster recovery discussion, but we didn't receive anything from Azure."
  • "The price is comparable to other competitive solutions."
  • "There are fewer hidden costs involved compared to other solutions, and when our customer is already a Microsoft partner, they typically have access to more affordable fees."
  • "Microsoft Azure File Storage has a reasonable price."
  • "I give the pricing of the solution a seven out of ten."
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  • "I can only tell you that Wasabi costs about half what Amazon Web Services is charging. Now, the cost per month is a more difficult question. That varies depending on the capacity, the services you're employing, and that type of thing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Amazon EFS is easy to set up: you can use the AWS management console, API, or command-line. Amazon EFS can grow to petabytes and deliver consistent low latencies and high levels of throughput. This… more »
    Top Answer:We have performance issues with Microsoft Azure File Storage. We have a standard version and we have also a premium version. I would like to upgrade to premium but that is not possible on the fly. So… more »
    Top Answer:Basically, I set Wasabi up and forget it. I'll monitor it every once in a while just to make sure that it's working correctly.
    Top Answer:I can only tell you that Wasabi costs about half what Amazon Web Services is charging. Now, the cost per month is a more difficult question. That varies depending on the capacity, the services you're… more »
    Top Answer:I don't have enough experience to understand the nuances of where they might improve. You can sign in to your account and monitor it. Beyond that, I don't know if there are any other bells and… more »
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    Also Known As
    MS Azure File Storage
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    Overview

    Fully managed file shares that use the standard SMB 3.0 protocol

    Key scenarios:

    • Share data across on-premises and cloud servers
    • Migrate file share-based applications to the cloud with no code changes
    • Integrate modern applications with File storage
    • Simplify hosting for high availability workload data

    Wasabi makes saving data simple, affordable, fast and secure. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage removes the complicated decision of where, how and whether to save your data, and empowers you to transform your business and organization through cost savings and disruptive speed and performance.

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    Sample Customers
    Talon, Camden
    FileShadow, Ivy League Schools, Russell Sage Colleges, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, MayStreet
    Top Industries
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    Construction Company29%
    Marketing Services Firm14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Government7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Construction Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Microsoft Azure File Storage is ranked 1st in Public Cloud Storage Services with 15 reviews while Wasabi is ranked 11th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 1 review. Microsoft Azure File Storage is rated 8.4, while Wasabi is rated 10.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure File Storage writes "Offers competitive pricing with seamless integration when migrating from on-prem to cloud". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Wasabi writes "It's cost-effective and simple". Microsoft Azure File Storage is most compared with Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Azure NetApp Files, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage and Oracle Database Backup Service, whereas Wasabi is most compared with Amazon S3 Glacier, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Object Storage, Google Cloud Storage and Zadara.

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