Automic Continuous Delivery Automation [EOL] vs Microsoft Azure DevOps comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Automic Continuous Delivery...

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Microsoft Azure DevOps

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

139

Ranking in other categories

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites (2nd), Release Automation (1st), Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (1st)

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reviewer895359

Principal Project Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

Automatic installation for complex deployments and environments, with good workflow support

I like that really complex deployments are possible with it. It's very good. You have everything you need. You can design your workflows for your needs. You can do so much more, it's not just an automatic installation tool. It's a real deployment tool. I can do the complete deployment with everything that is possible.

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Bharadwaj Deepak Mohapatra

DevOps Engineer at ENTERPRISE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Have built reliable end-to-end pipelines and streamlined cloud provisioning through consistent collaboration practices

I am currently working with open-source tools such as Jenkins for my main CI/CD pipeline, and for enterprise clients, I am using Microsoft Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline. For other clients, I have also implemented CI/CD YAML pipelines through GitLab CI/CD workflow and GitHub Actions. I am creating the end-to-end CI/CD pipeline from development to deployment and monitoring all of this. Azure Boards is easier than Jira for my understanding because there are very easy points to manage the Agile methodology which we work on. Because it is a GUI, sometimes the process may take a few minutes more than the CLI process since the backend is running the exact CLI, but we are commanding through the GUI. There is definitely a time lag, but it is more secure. Microsoft Azure DevOps pipelines work very seamlessly rather than other CI/CD pipelines, as of my understanding. The downside is that the process may take more time when deploying some clusters, Kubernetes, Azure AKS service, or some vast microservice architecture deployments. There may be a little bit of lag I feel, though I cannot tell very strictly that this is a disadvantage, but sometimes it takes a little more time than other cloud infrastructures. All the major things are done by GUI, which is somewhat a little slow. However, if considering automations, process, monitoring, and provisioning, then it is the best cloud service across all the other service providers. Our implementation is a hybrid cloud. Microsoft Azure DevOps is definitely easily scalable. I have worked on many Kubernetes infrastructures and microservice deployments, and I have seen that replication is very good because it is very easy. The replication process is very straightforward. I definitely advocate for using less code because it is very time-consuming. If using GCP or Amazon Web Service, there is more interaction related to work over the CLI process. In terms of Microsoft Azure DevOps, there are many things done by the GUI, which is the best part.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The product provides efficiency, in terms time, cost, and resources."

"Self-service for developers, because they are able to deploy to development departments on their own, without needing people from operations."

"The metrics gathered after deployment, for example, the rate of success versus the rate of failure."

"The capability to provide visibility to the stakeholders, to management, is the biggest piece that showcases what the solution is about."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to see which problems have been resolved from deployment."

"It is a very stable solution and we can rely on pressing a button to perform a full-stack automatic installation that reliably finishes in eight hours instead of a problematic three-week manual installation."

"The main benefit is you can deploy everything with it."

"In first pilot run, we achieved five times faster deployment without human work."

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"All of the features related to release management are very good."

"Setting up Azure DevOps was straightforward. It's easy to use the default templates. Everything is under our control, so it's simple to implement new requirements."

"The tool's most efficient feature is the integration of its services in one place. It is an easy-to-use product that improves productivity. Microsoft Azure DevOps is also user-friendly. Its documentation is clear and can be found on Google."

"The most valuable feature is that we can run integrations with DevOps. From a QA perspective and a testing perspective, we can run those tests and integrate automation tools. Then we can run those tests as part of the deployment process. Every time we are deploying something, it automatically runs all the tests."

"It is a cloud-based system. So, it is stable and scalable."

"Both UCD and ADO are the best products in the current DevOps space right now."

"We have a solid base and can do everything with DevOps, and it is possible to add third-party extensions to increase the usability of the product."

"The most valuable feature is automation with version control."

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Cons

"One of the biggest features I've been asked by my team to put in there is opening more scripting languages to be part of the platform. There is a little bit of a learning curve in learning how to code some of the workflows in Automic at this time. If widely used languages like Perl and Python were integrated, on top of what's already there, the proprietary language, it would make it easier to on-board new resources."

"The dashboard should allow you to see the current state of packages in each environment, not only on an individual application basis, but across the entire application platform."

"One of the biggest features I've been asked by my team to put in there is opening more scripting languages to be part of the platform."

"It would be very beneficial for us to see integrations into cloud environments, especially into the Google Cloud environment because we are heading towards cloud."

"If you have a technical problem and need development of the tool, the support team is terrible, because they cannot help with the technical details."

"key thing is support for cloud-based deployment. That is lacking."

"At the moment, the version that we are using (version 12.0), the environment is complex with multiple installations. Therefore, the monitoring is not scalable, but this should be improved in 12.1 and 12.2."

"There needs to be better error handling and error descriptions. It should be more clear what the errors are and what we can do to fix them."

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"It should be able to handle the different types. There is ecosystems engineering, and there is software applications engineering. There is a need to bring these teams together, but the disciplines don't integrate very well, and so it won't work."

"The interface is very bad."

"The portfolio is one area where DevOps has room for improvement. Built-in reporting and visualization also could be better. We're using Power BI and Tableau to compile more complex reports and dashboards. Azure DevOps has some out-of-the-box reporting capabilities, but they're very simple. It's usually okay on the team level, but if you have to run a complex report, it's difficult and insufficient, so we use Power BI as an extension."

"The administrative capabilities of the tool need a huge improvement. Its Wiki and reporting also need a lot of improvement. Their support can also be better."

"Project management could be improved."

"It's too technical sometimes because it's meant for network developers. The CI/CD pipelines are not very easy to manage because it requires a lot of input. So it could be easier to manage."

"With Microsoft, I would prefer to have more test plans. It's very difficult to find individual test plan module training."

"Some things like project management, tasks, progress, and having work progress views require us to use some external tools, or to create our own internal tools. These are not native to DevOps. It would be ideal if, instead of searching for third-party solutions, they had these feature sets or capabilities included under DevOps."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Customers often complain about the price."

"We increased our quality and reduced our time costs."

"I can save time and money more quickly."

"If you have a fixed contract, it has limits to spreading out. If you have a flexible enterprise license contract, then you have a lot of scalability for this tool."

"The licensing structure is good."

"For Microsoft, it can get expensive when you need heavy-duty machines."

"As the cost structure is per user, I would recommend paying the cost structure based on the amount of data you use rather than the number of users."

"We do not pay licenses for this solution."

"I don't have a problem with the pricing."

"Microsoft Azure DevOps is an expensive solution."

"The solution costs $5 or $10 per user, per month."

"This product could maybe be cheaper. My organization handled licensing, so I'm not aware of which subscription they have."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

16%

Construction Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	9

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Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	28
Large Enterprise	70

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Also Known As

CA Continuous Delivery Automation, Automic Release Automation, Automic ONE Automation, UC4 Automation Platform

Azure DevOps, VSTS, Visual Studio Team Services, MS Azure DevOps

Overview

Deliver apps at pace with agile development and let customer satisfaction soar.

Today, the pressure is on to transform how you deliver applications to market. Get release agility and speed without compromising quality and stability with CA Continuous Delivery Automation. Deliver apps reliably on demand from development through production—mobile to mainframe. Agilely scale as the cadence, volume and complexity of your apps grow. It’s DevOps-ready release management and automation for your dynamic enterprise.

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Microsoft Azure DevOps offers full cycle integration with CI/CD pipelines and a user-friendly interface. It streamlines development processes and supports Agile planning, making it a versatile choice for teams focusing on software development and project management.

Azure DevOps is designed to enhance productivity with its comprehensive project management features, including task management and backlog organization. It supports automation, agile methodologies, and provides seamless integration with Microsoft products. Despite its robust functionalities, users suggest enhancements in customization, integration with external platforms like GitHub and Office 365, as well as advancements in reporting and dashboard functionalities. Azure DevOps plays a key role in CI/CD workflows, code repository management, work item tracking, and test automation, promoting collaboration across distributed teams.

What are the key features of Microsoft Azure DevOps?

Full Cycle Integration: Manages the entire development lifecycle supporting CI/CD pipelines.
Agile Support: Facilitates agile planning and backlog management for efficient project execution.
Project Management: Offers comprehensive task management features to streamline workflows.
Microsoft Integration: Provides seamless connectivity with other Microsoft tools.
Automation and Reporting: Enhances efficiency through automated processes and reporting capabilities.

What benefits should users expect from Microsoft Azure DevOps?

Increased Productivity: Streamlines development and project management processes.
Scalability: Adapts to the growing needs of development teams and projects.
Customization: Offers extensions to tailor functionalities to meet specific project requirements.
Enhanced Collaboration: Supports distributed teams with effective communication tools.

Microsoft Azure DevOps is widely implemented in industries focusing on software development and IT project management. It is specifically suitable for organizations that prioritize continuous integration, agile practices, and cross-team collaboration. Companies leverage Azure DevOps for managing code repositories, automating builds, and tracking work items, ensuring efficient project delivery in sectors such as technology, finance, and healthcare.

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Sample Customers

BET365, Charter Communications, TASC

Alaska Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Columbia, Skype

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