The most valuable feature is the networking. I didn't have a good experience with the networking that Sophos has.
Consultant at Open Source & Cloud Advisory Services Architect IBM
Has good networking and is faster than other platforms but it needs better troubleshooting features
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the networking. I didn't have a good experience with the networking that Sophos has."
- "I would like for them to improve the troubleshooting features. We have some problems with traffic and I can't identify where the problem is coming from. I have to open a ticket with support until it gets resolved. Microsoft doesn't offer enough tools to resolve the issue."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
I would like for them to improve the troubleshooting features. We have some problems with traffic and I can't identify where the problem is coming from. I have to open a ticket with support until it gets resolved. Microsoft doesn't offer enough tools to resolve the issue.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway for three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability depends. Sometimes I need to change the VPN Gateway for another tool like Palo Alto or Checkpoint because Microsoft isn't always so consistent.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I don't have any problems with technical support. They're very good. The problem is the platform doesn't have enough tools to resolve problems but if you contact support, they have the ability to resolve anything.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
On-premise, I worked with other tools but my principal work is with Azure. I worked with Cisco ASA and Fortinet. I studied Cisco but I didn't work with it in an actual environment.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. It's not difficult.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it a seven out of ten.
It's simple to deploy, it's faster than other platforms, and it's scalable which is an important advantage.
In the next release, I would like to see more troubleshooting tools. I would also like to see the connection to remain consistent.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Partner / Consultant at Procomix
Quick to connect and easy to set up, and works well as a bastion
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very quick to connect."
- "Microsoft could work on having micro VPNs to integrate with mobile devices."
What is our primary use case?
The solution provides access to multiple applications and data. I use it for management, mainly to access platforms or as a bastion or management server. We are integrating the MFA into the VPN through Defender.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very quick to connect.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft could work on having micro VPNs to integrate with mobile devices.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for four or five years now and use the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable, and the performance is great. I've never had to complain about it. I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is very scalable. Hundreds of users in my organization use the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. We don't need a lot of technical staff to deploy the solution.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is subscription-based and very cheap.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway a ten out of ten. Users should only use the solution for its main use case and other solutions for user access.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Talent acquisition & development specialist at Software Productivity Strategists, Inc. (SPS)
Provides the extended time needed to update a set of time needs and notifications
Pros and Cons
- "It sends us a lot of detections when we have any anti-virus updates. It provides the extended time needed to update a set of time needs and notifications."
- "The marketing material in the portal is not very user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use 365 accounts for Outlook and Azure. We use it for data protection.
What is most valuable?
It sends us a lot of detections when we have any anti-virus updates. It provides the extended time needed to update a set of time needs and notifications.
What needs improvement?
The marketing material in the portal is not very user-friendly. We faced some issues when trying to run a campaign. It was not opening. Some campaigns open directly on Outlook and others in Word documents. There should be one single framework, either Outlook or Word.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure for the past ten to twelve years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a highly scalable solution. More than twenty people use this solution.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team is simple and helpful.
How was the initial setup?
Microsoft's portal is vast and the initial setup is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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