Azure Firewall Manager Reviews

Enterprise users find Azure Firewall Manager pricing competitive yet higher compared to some cloud services. It operates on operational expenditure, eliminating complex capital costs. While pricing details can be intricate compared to AWS, users appreciate Azure's transparency and visibility in understanding costs upfront. It offers clear insights into potential expenditures, making budgeting straightforward. Pricing is generally considered reasonable given the features provided, though some users note the need for careful consideration of detailed cost factors.

• "The price of the solution is reasonable but it is reasonable for the features."
• "The solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services."

Azure Firewall Manager is primarily used for application protection and platform security. Users aim to secure gateways that provide access to applications and ensure seamless migration from on-premise to public cloud environments. The focus is on replicating classic Load Balancer setups and safeguarding against threats such as spam, phishing, and ransomware. Key security concerns include endpoint protection, safeguarding personally identifiable information, and mitigating DDoS attacks. It is also utilized for implementing testing and security policies.

Azure Firewall Manager users express satisfaction with the stability, leading to minimal engagement with Microsoft's technical assistance. Those with contact rights due to agreements highlight positive interactions. While some have not directly engaged with support, they receive favorable feedback regarding Microsoft's assistance quality.

Azure Firewall Manager's initial setup is greatly streamlined compared to earlier iterations. Previously requiring extensive manual effort, users now achieve setup with a few clicks. Descriptions consistently highlight its simplicity and straightforwardness. For environments with public interfaces such as web apps or databases, implementation remains particularly easy. Feedback indicates setup is neither overly complex nor difficult, prompting users to rate it an eight out of ten regarding initial ease of use.

Azure Firewall Manager is highly scalable, allowing users to expand capabilities extensively. It can be deployed with existing architecture on the cloud, and limits can be increased with support from Microsoft. Although it’s a web-based solution, scalability may require substantial investment for on-premises use, contrasting with the ease on the cloud. Users across different organizations consistently acknowledge its scalability, rating it favorably, indicating satisfactory performance for medium-sized teams and above.

Azure Firewall Manager exhibits high stability according to multiple users, with deployment requiring no troubleshooting. Users mention it operates without bugs or glitches and maintains consistent reliability without freezing or crashing. Although numerous users rate its stability positively, there is a single instance where its stability was rated seven out of ten.