I'm working on cloud-based systems and I'm using Microsoft Azure for storage and for other purposes.
Assistant Professor at a university with 51-200 employees
Straightforward installation, useful interface, and effective auto-scaling
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features I have found to be the auto-scaling feature and the interface."
- "The most valuable features I have found to be the auto-scaling feature and the interface."
- "Microsoft Azure could improve by being more user-friendly and the interface could be better."
- "Microsoft Azure could improve by being more user-friendly and the interface could be better."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features I have found to be the auto-scaling feature and the interface.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Azure could improve by being more user-friendly and the interface could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure for approximately six years.
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How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used Amazon AWS.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Microsoft Azure is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of the solution could be reduced. However, I am using the free version.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Microsoft Azure an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Director comercial at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
We like its compatibility with other operating systems
Pros and Cons
- "One of the best features is the last package security of upgrades to Microsoft Azure. Also, we like Azure's compatibility with other operating systems."
- "We like how accessible it is to the end-user, not just the engineers or developers."
- "We use Microsoft Server 2019 and 2016. And I didn't like the 2019 client, so we had to downgrade back to 2016. The main issue there was its monitoring system. Our client needed an alternative, and if they were using more Windows products, they also needed to make that downgrade."
- "We use Microsoft Server 2019 and 2016. And I didn't like the 2019 client, so we had to downgrade back to 2016."
What is our primary use case?
We've been using Microsoft Azure for federal government installations, and it has been really useful. Azure works well with the servers and equipment that we use. We've been deploying a hybrid environment, so this has been a great tool for our clients. For example, we've been upgrading systems for a secure health institution in Mexico City, so we deployed an Azure-based management system for the entire institution. However, things weren't so easy for some of our other clients. In one case, we used Azure to manage all the mortgages, connectivity, and databases for a huge mortgage provider. We managed all that information in Microsoft Azure.
What is most valuable?
One of the best features is the last package security of upgrades to Microsoft Azure. Also, we like Azure's compatibility with other operating systems.
What needs improvement?
We use Microsoft Server 2019 and 2016. And I didn't like the 2019 client, so we had to downgrade back to 2016. The main issue there was its monitoring system. Our client needed an alternative, and if they were using more Windows products, they also needed to make that downgrade.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started working with Microsoft Azure around 10 years ago.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Microsoft Azure 10 out of 10. We like how accessible it is to the end-user, not just the engineers or developers.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Cloud Business Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Stable and easy to set up but support can be slow at times, and it may be challenging to users who are new to the cloud
Pros and Cons
- "Azure is stable. I don't have any problems with it."
- "Azure is stable. I don't have any problems with it."
- "Onboarding customers is a challenge. Sometimes our customers don't know how to deal with the cloud environment. Maybe the customers are more comfortable with the old-fashioned on-premise environment."
- "Onboarding customers is a challenge. Sometimes our customers don't know how to deal with the cloud environment."
What is our primary use case?
We are partnered with both Microsoft and AWS. We use the Azure platform for our systems, and we are also a reseller that offers architecture and design services. One use case for Azure is building Active Directory Systems and creating a hybrid environment for the customers. Another is SQL Database. The third is systems like Linux 365. So we are reselling managed 365 solutions for our customers.
What needs improvement?
Onboarding customers is a challenge. Sometimes our customers don't know how to deal with the cloud environment. Maybe the customers are more comfortable with the old-fashioned on-premise environment. So it's challenging to move to a new environment in the cloud. Another area where there is room for improvement is maybe security. Also, the interface could use some work. And maybe Microsoft could add some new features for monitoring the environment.
For how long have I used the solution?
Our company has been using Azure for four or five.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Azure is stable. I don't have any problems with it.
How are customer service and support?
In general, Microsoft support is good. But in some cases, it takes a long time.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for Azure was straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Azure six out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Google
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Technical Architect at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
It gives you the power to process lots of data, but it could be integrated better with other solutions
Pros and Cons
- "Databricks is really nice because you have the power to process lots of data and you can create queries and provide big analysis for the business using a robust cluster."
- "Databricks is really nice because you have the power to process lots of data and you can create queries and provide big analysis for the business using a robust cluster."
- "Maybe Azure could add an address code to create your analysis without SQL or Python because some business users don't want it to code. So it's good to have a service application that connects to the data lake to conduct analysis and simplify the business process."
- "Maybe Azure could add an address code to create your analysis without SQL or Python because some business users don't want to code."
What is our primary use case?
I was working on a project with a Czech company related to big data architecture and Databricks. The main goal was to provide a robust architecture to create data lakes with Databricks and Data Warehouse, provide self-service to the business area, etc. And I have experience with SAP as well. So one of our systems connects to create the ETL to load all the data to the data lake and other data businesses like Oracle, SQL, etc.
What is most valuable?
Databricks is really nice because you have the power to process lots of data and you can create queries and provide big analysis for the business using a robust cluster.
What needs improvement?
Maybe Azure could add an address code to create your analysis without SQL or Python because some business users don't want it to code. So it's good to have a service application that connects to the data lake to conduct analysis and simplify the business process.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Microsoft Azure since 2018.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Azure seven out of 10. It's really good, but maybe it's missing some features or some integration so it can work better with non-Microsoft applications.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operations Officer at a energy/utilities company with 1-10 employees
Stable, scalable, and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
- "It is stable and scalable."
- "I would recommend this solution to other users who are looking into implementing such a solution."
- "Price could always be better. The features come in quickly, so we're comfortable with the feature set that is available to us."
- "Price could always be cheaper. Its licensing and usage aren't always cheap."
What is our primary use case?
It is the backend system to support our SaaS products.
We have its cloud-based latest version.
What is most valuable?
It is stable and scalable.
What needs improvement?
Price could always be better. The features come in quickly, so we're comfortable with the feature set that is available to us.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. Currently, we have 10 users.
How are customer service and support?
They are fine with regard to service and support.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup is straightforward. It took about two weeks.
What about the implementation team?
We had an internal team. We had two people do the initial install. They were developers and
system engineers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Price could always be cheaper. Its licensing and usage aren't always cheap.
We pay monthly.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to other users who are looking into implementing such a solution. I would rate Microsoft Azure a nine out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Managing Director at D3
Easy to use administrator interface, stable, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "The user interface is very good for administrators."
- "The solution has helped our company by having zero maintenance."
- "Microsoft should have one package for all their solutions in one place to be found."
- "The price of the solution could be less expensive and the pricing model could be less confusing."
What is our primary use case?
We are using SharePoint through Azure.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has helped our company by having zero maintenance.
What is most valuable?
The user interface is very good for administrators.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft should have one package for all their solutions in one place to be found.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Azure is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found Microsoft Azure scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have satisfied with the technical support from Microsoft.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution could be less expensive and the pricing model could be less confusing.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to those wanting to implement the solution is to have training. It is important to train the internal employees.
I rate Microsoft Azure a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Process Manager at a marketing services firm with 201-500 employees
Flexible, easy to use, and good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and flexible."
- "The solution is easy to use and flexible."
- "The license cost could be reduced."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Microsoft Azure for test case management and automation code repositories.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and flexible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure for approximately one year.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 300 users using the solutions in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
The Microsoft technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
Microsoft Azure's initial setup is simple.
What about the implementation team?
We use the help of our organization's system administrator. The solution does not require much maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license cost could be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Azure an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Information System Auditor (IT Audit) at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feature rich, scalable, and good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "There are a lot of valuable features in Microsoft Azure, such as Kubernetes, pipelines, and development environments."
- "There are a lot of valuable features in Microsoft Azure, such as Kubernetes, pipelines, and development environments."
- "The solution could improve by having more security features around my data and the platform."
- "The solution could improve by having more security features around my data and the platform."
What is our primary use case?
We subscribed to Microsoft Azure, which is a platform as a service where we have our applications in the cloud. We use applications, such as Office 365, on the Azure platform and we are diversifying our infrastructure in the Azure environment from our on-premise solutions.
What is most valuable?
There are a lot of valuable features in Microsoft Azure, such as Kubernetes, pipelines, and development environments. Additionally, the Security Center is very useful, I always go in to look at the security features and how those assets in the cloud are being protected.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by having more security features around my data and the platform.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Microsoft Azure for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Azure is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have a lot of teams using this solution in my organization, approximately 20.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support from Microsoft is good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have an annual license subscription to use the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Microsoft Azure a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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