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Sr. Devops Architect Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Mar 31, 2022
Scalable and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "It is stable, and we have had no issues with it."
  • "As for room for improvement, more features need to be added to the classic pipeline. The build and release pipelines are present, but there has not been much improvement there."

What needs improvement?

As for room for improvement, more features need to be added to the classic pipeline. The build and release pipelines are present, but there has not been much improvement there.

Apart from that, the reporting structure could be provided as well. Depending on how the company is using the technology, there may be other Microsoft tools that are better so that the integration and reporting will be easier.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Microsoft Azure DevOps for almost five or six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable, and we have had no issues with it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable.

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What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution at eight on a scale from one to ten.

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Ingeniero de DevOps at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Feb 18, 2022
Great serverless technology that makes it quicker and faster to deploy .NET applications
Pros and Cons
  • "It's a pretty problem-free solution."
  • "When we don't have some permissions, we have to research how to get them."

What is our primary use case?

I use it to, for example, build applications. Not just Subnet - also Java or in OGS. I deploy Windows applications and also mobile applications with Visual Studio App Center and Azure DevOps.

What is most valuable?

Azure services like serverless technology make it quicker and faster to deploy .NET applications, for example. Similarly, the Azure Portal is faster to put in services, for example, with specific functionality. These kinds of features are faster to deploy and to put in functionalities that are specific, which is great.

I like the Azure keyboard. Keyboard permits use, for example, connection streams in secret, in a safe manner. 

Sometimes I use also Azure SQL Database cloud, the serverless functionality. It's also very attractive because you can use something like a GP, like the protection of the data on the cloud. You can put a lot of information there, maybe not with banks, however, with other kinds of clients. 

The ability to have cognitive services is good. For example, I use a lot of Azure DevOps, for example, Cloud, Azure DevOps Cloud, and analytics views with, for example, Power BI on-premise if you have Power BI as a service. There is a lot of pipeline potential with Azure DevOps deploying, for example, Containers, to Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, and also a lot of Azure Container repositories and Azure Container instances. This is great for quickly deploying SonarQube in a container. These kinds of things are very attractive.

It's a pretty problem-free solution.

What needs improvement?

When we don't have some permissions, we have to research how to get them. It's not obvious. For example, deploying in order to do the connections, we need permissions for quotes or quotas. A specific quota might depend on an account. Sometimes we don't have the kind of support we need to work things out easily.

When you deploy in Yaml Pilot, for example, you need to note in Yaml how to associate the piling, the release with the word items. We need more information about how this is possible and more flexibility to make it happen. 

What other advice do I have?

My organization is a Microsoft partner.

I have Microsoft certifications. I always develop in Visual Studio, .NET, or Core, and now I work with Azure DevOps and also in Azure Portal.

I deployed in a hybrid environment as the clients have a lot of things on-premises. For example, the databases I use, for example, Redgate, plus Azure DevOps, or Apex with Azure DevOps, to deploy databases. In some cases, a lot of banks prefer their data on-premise. In other cases, I deploy to Azure App Services, for example, in the cloud. Also, I see things with Amazon Web Services and telephone, like multi-cloud.

I would rate the solution at a ten out of ten as it never gives me any problems. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Head of Tourism Development at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jan 16, 2022
It allows us to manage a project and follow up with our business, development, and testing teams
Pros and Cons
  • "DevOps is easy to use because we can arrange each task in a project and follow up with the testing, development, and business teams. We manage everything through this."
  • "I want DevOps to have more automated reminders about tasks that don't need management. We don't have reminders, so a project manager must track the tasks. It's not automatic."

What is our primary use case?

We use DevOps for backlogs and work items. We divide our releases into many sprints to keep our development on time, and we use DevOps to manage tasks for development or business teams.

What is most valuable?

DevOps is easy to use because we can arrange each task in a project and follow up with the testing, development, and business teams. We manage everything through this.

What needs improvement?

I want DevOps to have more automated reminders about tasks that don't need management. We don't have reminders, so a project manager must track the tasks. It's not automatic.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Azure DevOps for three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

DevOps is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

DevOps is scalable. About 70 people use the solution on average. 

How was the initial setup?

Another team handles the implementation, so I wasn't involved. I'm on the business team. Two engineers are responsible for deploying and managing DevOps. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay for a yearly license. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Azure DevOps eight out of 10. I prefer Jira, but both solutions are very nice. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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reviewer1490172 - PeerSpot reviewer
SDET at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jan 10, 2022
Ability to run tests and has automation tools but integration process could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that we can run integrations with DevOps. From a QA perspective and a testing perspective, we can run those tests and integrate automation tools. Then we can run those tests as part of the deployment process. Every time we are deploying something, it automatically runs all the tests."
  • "Something that could be improved is the initial setup with the integration of ReadyAPI."

What is our primary use case?

Our only use case with DevOps was for integration with ReadyAPI.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that we can run integrations with DevOps. From a QA perspective and a testing perspective, we can run those tests and integrate automation tools. Then we can run those tests as part of the deployment process. Every time we are deploying something, it automatically runs all the tests.

What needs improvement?

Something that could be improved is the initial setup with the integration of ReadyAPI.

For how long have I used the solution?

I used this solution for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability is fine. I was getting some errors, but that was due to my side of things.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is fine.

How was the initial setup?

I would rate this solution 6 out of 10.

I did have some issues due to our organization, but it would be different for everyone. My advice is to reach out to support if you have any problems.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Release Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Nov 13, 2021
Scalable, simple installation, but dashboards could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation is straightforward. We can create a whole new organization in less than a day."
  • "The dashboards need bigger with better extensions and layouts. There isn't a workflow related to the statuses on the dashboard. It only lists the statuses. You can have one started, and once done, but everything in between is only in progress and could be in any order you want, it lacks flow."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft Azure DevOps for our source control, change request management, and a small amount of Wiki.

How has it helped my organization?

Microsoft Azure DevOps has helped our organization from having completely automated builds. The developers can send their own code to QA without needing a release manager or lead or IT person moving the code over.

What needs improvement?

The dashboards need bigger with better extensions and layouts. There isn't a workflow related to the statuses on the dashboard. It only lists the statuses. You can have one started, and once done, but everything in between is only in progress and could be in any order you want, it lacks flow.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Microsoft Azure DevOps for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Last week the builds did stop working for some unknown reason, and then started again. Most of the time the stability is fine, but there are occasions when there's a problem on Microsoft's side, where it creates problems for us.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable but you have to pay for it.

We have approximately 40 people using this solution consisting of developers, QAs, and product owners. We are extensively using this solution in our organization.

I wish the dashboards and the release process were integrated better. The use of Kanban dashboards could be a lot better. They don't have a Kanban dashboard. They have a dashboard with one sprint but it's not exactly the same as a Kanban dashboard. You are not able to do much with them. 

How are customer service and support?

We have not needed to contact the support.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward. We can create a whole new organization in less than a day.

What about the implementation team?

We did the implementation ourselves. I do most of the maintenance but it is mostly maintenance-free.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There are additional costs for some functionality, such as increased scalability.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others is for them to do their research before implementing this solution.

I rate Microsoft Azure DevOps a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1689300 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Solution Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Reseller
Oct 10, 2021
Easy to set up, allows for third-party extensions, and is pretty scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "It is possible to add third-party extensions to increase the usability of the product."
  • "Some things like project management, tasks, progress, and having work progress views require us to use some external tools, or to create our own internal tools. These are not native to DevOps. It would be ideal if, instead of searching for third-party solutions, they had these feature sets or capabilities included under DevOps."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for our internal development and we have some clients that require some consulting around some DevOps functionality.

We use the product for the development process for the repository, for the tracking of the tasks in the boards, and for the pipeline for CINCD.

What is most valuable?

The test plan is one feature that we are exploring more right now. This is a great feature that we want to deeper into.

We have a solid base. We can do everything with DevOps.

It is possible to add third-party extensions to increase the usability of the product.

The initial setup is very simple. 

We have found the solution to be scalable.

The solution, for the most part, is stable. 

What needs improvement?

Some things, like project management, tasks, progress, and having work progress views, require us to use some external tools or to create our own internal tools. These are not native to DevOps. It would be ideal if, instead of searching for third-party solutions, they had these feature sets or capabilities included under DevOps. They need to expand the solution's offering.

For how long have I used the solution?

While I have used the solution for two years, the company has some personnel that have used it for longer. Our development team may have used it for four or five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. We had some regional degradations a few months ago, however, it wasn't too much. For the most part, it's reliable and there aren't bugs or glitches. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. If we need to expand it we can do so. 

How are customer service and support?

We've never had to contact technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they would be, as I've never dealt with them directly. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very simple and straightforward. It is not difficult or complex. 

We use the online version. We don't have to deploy the tool. We don't have to put in a lot of effort as we already have the pipelines in the TFS. We just move it to Azure DevOps. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I'm a solution provider. I sell Azure DevOps and I have a client that was looking to analyze some differences between Jira and Azure DevOps. Therefore, I have evaluated Jira a bit for them.

What other advice do I have?

We are both a reseller and a partner of Microsoft.

We always use the latest version of the solution. 

I would recommend this product to other companies and users. If a company or a team doesn't know how to work with Azure DevOps, the advice I would give is to find someone that knows the tool and do a POC first to make sure you understand everything a bit better before diving right in. 

In general, I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Process Manager at a marketing services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 20
Sep 7, 2021
User-friendly, good performance, has good support, and connects well with PowerBI
Pros and Cons
  • "We are able to generate many different types of reports from Azure."
  • "There are certain features, and reporting that can only be used in PowerBI, but not directly in DevOps."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for project management and delivery.

What is most valuable?

It is easy to use.

We are able to generate many different types of reports from Azure. It connects well to PowerBI. 

The performance is good.

What needs improvement?

They could have more reporting features added to the dashboard. There are certain features, and reporting that can only be used in PowerBI, but not directly in DevOps. 

We would like to have the same calculated reports that can be accessed in PowerBI, available in Microsoft Azure DevOps. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Microsoft Azure DevOps for the last two and a half years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure DevOps is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is easy to scale. We have approximately 250 employees in our organization who use this solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have contacted technical support. They provided us with a fast resolution.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We are using Azure, and TFS now. We are also planning to migrate to AWS as well.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was easy.

We have an IT team of four to manage and deploy this solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

I would rate Microsoft Azure DevOps an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1517448 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Consultant
Sep 5, 2021
Reliable, easy to setup, and feature-rich but there should be better integration with GitHub
Pros and Cons
  • "I definitely like the pipelines and the ease of management once you're in an enterprise."
  • "Definitely, there should be more integration between GitHub and Azure DevOps."

What is our primary use case?

I work as a DevOps Engineer. I use this solution as an end-user.

What is most valuable?

I definitely like the pipelines and the ease of management once you're in an enterprise. 

The controlling security, the ease of access, the free plans, and the developer plans.

I also like the licensing structure in general.

What needs improvement?

I would like there to be more seamless integration with GitHub. 

Azure DevOps seems to be targeted towards enterprises and GitHub is the ugly sister, so to speak, that you come about in the enterprise. 

There is no real interaction between the products, which is a real shame since they are both developed by Microsoft. 

Definitely, there should be more integration between GitHub and Azure DevOps.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Microsoft Azure DevOps for a couple of years, ever since they changed their name from Visual Studio Team Services.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure DevOps is definitely stable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have experience with Azure Bicep and Paraform.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is quite easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The licensing structure is good.

What other advice do I have?

Definitely, I would recommend this solution. I would still look into your team goals and what tools you already know. 

GitHub is more community-driven, with more modules that are easy to access. 

Azure DevOps is more integrated with Azure as a platform, and that is important to consider when you consider DevOps in general or Azure DevOps.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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