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Azure Bastion pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

Azure Bastion facilitates secure virtual machine connections without requiring the internet, enabling desktop access through a web browser without the need for traditional remote desktop commands.
It is highly valued for its ability to manage permissions effectively, allowing controlled administrative access.
The setup process for Azure Bastion is straightforward, enhancing user experience and deployment efficiency.
Its scripting capabilities are robust, allowing for flexible and powerful automation and configuration management.
Azure Bastion offers significant advantages with its runbook features which are particularly useful for infrastructure teams.

CONS

Users are charged for retrieving their own data, which can be costly.
Azure Bastion's protocol speed could be improved to enhance performance.
There are compatibility challenges, as Azure Bastion works better with Edge than other browsers like Chrome and Mozilla.
Direct file copy and paste into the server is not supported; users must use Azure Storage instead.
The breakdown of specific issues could be clearer to facilitate efficient support resolutions.
 

Azure Bastion Pros review quotes

reviewer1754877 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 5, 2022
As an Azure consultant, for me, it is the best way to give the administrator access as you can manage the permission - including who can access Bastion.
AP
Mar 28, 2023
It provides all the security to us. Without getting on the internet, we can access our servers. We can access our desktop through our web browser. We don't need to run the mstsc command and login to the VM. All those things are not required.
reviewer2315652 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2023
The most significant advantage lies in its runbook features, particularly beneficial for our infrastructure team.
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Deepanshu Thakur - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 7, 2024
The solution's most valuable feature is that it is easy to use...It is modernized, so I can create complex infrastructures.
Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 15, 2021
The connection to virtual machines is very useful.
Reinhold Schätz-Dos Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 6, 2023
The ability to operate the product with scripting is excellent.
Aladin Steiner - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2023
Azure Bastion makes it easy to provide quick virtual machine access to our customers.
Rob Kuppens - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2023
The interface is available in the edit portal.
Veer Chandra Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 5, 2023
The product's setup is easy.
 

Azure Bastion Cons review quotes

reviewer1754877 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 5, 2022
When you have a boot issue on Windows, you cannot use Azure Bastion to fix it. You have to use the Azure console or the VM console, and it is very limited.
AP
Mar 28, 2023
There are some challenges because Bastion is more compatible with Edge but not with the other browsers. As an organization, it doesn't make sense that we have to use only Edge. We should be able to access Bastion over Chrome, Mozilla, or Opera. It should be our choice.
reviewer2315652 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2023
While general support is valuable, having a detailed breakdown of the specific issues would contribute to a more streamlined and efficient resolution process.
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Deepanshu Thakur - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 7, 2024
Speaking of AI, having Microsoft Copilot in Azure Bastion would be good.
Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 15, 2021
You are charged for retrieving your own data.
Reinhold Schätz-Dos Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 6, 2023
The protocol speed could be faster.
Aladin Steiner - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Veer Chandra Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 5, 2023
The solution breaks down sometimes.