Azure Firewall Manager Reviews

Azure Firewall Manager pricing is considered reasonable and competitive, with users appreciating the clear visibility of costs. While the solution is perceived as costly compared to other cloud services, there are no capital expenditures involved, only operational ones. Despite some complexities in pricing details compared to AWS, users find the overall features justify the price. Extra expenses for additional services are noted, though they are separate from the core firewall features.

• "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 used for application protection, securing migrated components from on-premise to public cloud, and replicating Load Balancer environments. Businesses utilize it for platform security, focusing on anti-spam, phishing, and ransomware threats, especially in the financial sector. It supports testing, security policies, and managing multiple firewalls across locations. Organizations engage with Azure's technologies such as virtual machines and SQL Server, relying on the manager for enhanced cloud-dependent development security.

Customers with price agreements receive direct support from Microsoft. Many report no need for technical assistance due to Azure Firewall Manager's stability, limiting their interactions. Those who have engaged with support describe it as good or very supportive, with some giving it a high rating. Some users haven't utilized vendor support but perceive it positively based on feedback. Overall, Microsoft provides reliable support, contributing to user satisfaction.

Users found Azure Firewall Manager's initial setup to be simplified and straightforward, requiring minimal steps. Some found it effortless, especially for public-facing applications or databases. Though a few found it challenging initially, available internet resources helped ease the process. Many users expressed satisfaction with the ease and simplicity, highlighting an improvement from previous experiences that required more manual effort. However, opinions on setup complexity varied slightly depending on prior familiarity.

Azure Firewall Manager is highly scalable with capabilities to scale extensively in cloud environments. Users can expand beyond initial limits with Microsoft's assistance. The platform supports both cloud and on-premises deployment, although on-premises requires significant hardware investment. Users commend scalability, frequently citing an eight out of ten rating. The scalability caters to diverse organizational needs without compromising protection.

Azure Firewall Manager is highly stable. Users report it as reliable, crash-free, and devoid of bugs or glitches. Many express satisfaction, emphasizing its dependable performance. Ratings for stability range between seven and eight out of ten, highlighting consistent and satisfactory functionality across implementations. The stability is affirmed by multiple experiences where troubleshooting was unnecessary after deployment, indicating enduring performance without freezing or crashing.