Azure Bastion provides secure connections to virtual machines without public IPs, using HTTPS and SSL tunneling. It benefits from role-based access control, facilitates VM provisioning, and enhances security by preventing data transfer from local devices. Users find its browser-based interface easy and fast, with the ability to operate with scripting and create complex infrastructures. Azure AD integration defines access, enabling role segregation within internal systems, like AKS Clusters.
- "Overall, I had a very positive experience."
- "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."
Azure Bastion charges users for data retrieval and lacks the full RDP experience due to limitations in file transfers and browser compatibility. Networking issues arise with subnets, impacting traffic management. Linux support lacks alongside limited visibility during VM reboot processes. Speed improvements are needed, and users face occasional breakdowns. Azure assistance requires specificity in requests. Users suggest AI integration, particularly Microsoft Copilot, for enhanced connectivity and troubleshooting capabilities and express interest in broader browser compatibility and VM management features.
- "There is room for improvement with AI features. I would like to see integrated AI features with Azure Bastion, especially for connectivity issues."
- "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."
