Azure Bastion's most valuable features include secure VM connection via role-based access control, avoiding public IPs, and preventing remote desktop attacks. Its ease of use through a browser, fast VM provisioning, scripting capabilities, and enhanced security without jump server access are highly regarded. Users appreciate SSL tunneling, the creation of infrastructure as code, and the modernized interface in the portal. Microsoft documentation aids effective implementation and management.
- "The solution's most valuable feature is that it is easy to use...It is modernized, so I can create complex infrastructures."
- "Azure Bastion makes it easy to provide quick virtual machine access to our customers."
- "The interface is available in the edit portal."
Azure Bastion experiences issues like data retrieval costs, limitations in copying files, and challenges with subnet management and routing. Critiques highlight the need for enhanced browser compatibility and speed, improved troubleshooting during VM reboots, and expanded Linux support. Miscommunication in support services affects user satisfaction. The addition of features like those in Hyper-V or Microsoft Copilot would enhance its utility. Despite these issues, organizations find Azure Bastion generally effective for their needs.
- "Speaking of AI, having Microsoft Copilot in Azure Bastion would be good."
- "We are not able to copy and paste files directly into the server over the patch host. We have to transfer files over to Azure Storage."
- "While general support is valuable, having a detailed breakdown of the specific issues would contribute to a more streamlined and efficient resolution process."