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Microsoft Azure Data Box pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

Azure Data Box saves a great deal of time when migrating data to Azure.
It allows the organization to safely transfer and store large amounts of data quickly and securely in the cloud.
The support from Microsoft Azure vendors is highly valuable.
It fits well with ease of integration.
The primary use case involves transferring large data amounts, ensuring correct shipment with all tags and encryptions.

CONS

Users express concern over Microsoft Azure Data Box's network backup capabilities in a non-Microsoft environment due to integration challenges with other vendors.
It is a single node offering and lacks distribution across an enterprise, limiting scalability and segregation in its virtual environment.
Transportation of the device off-site is required before data is uploaded to Azure, posing logistical challenges.
There is a significant cost concern for enterprise-level usage, especially for organizations exceeding 1,000 users.
Technical support from Microsoft has reportedly declined, resulting in delayed issue resolution and insufficient assistance during critical phases.
 

Microsoft Azure Data Box Pros review quotes

PD
Enterprise Data Architect at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Mar 18, 2020
The Azure Data Box saves us a great deal of time when migrating data to Azure.
reviewer1735485 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Dec 3, 2021
Microsoft Azure Data Box has much more usability than other tools like it. It is very intuitive.
RL
Managing Director Cybersecurity Architecture at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Aug 8, 2022
We're looking at this solution because it's part of an overall tool suite, so the integration piece is what's striking our interest in it.
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Andrew Kolyvas - PeerSpot reviewer
Director and Founder at Nuage Solutions Australia
Aug 16, 2022
The solution has allowed the organization to safely transfer and store into the cloud easily and quickly large amounts of data that can then be readily accessed.
Sravan KumarKolloju - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Manager at AIA
Jun 29, 2023
One valuable aspect is the support we receive from Microsoft Azure vendors.
BS
CCoE at Slk softwares
Jul 14, 2023
It provides secure transfer of large amounts of data.
KP
IT Consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Sep 29, 2023
It is a good fit with ease of integration there.
Sonali Panda - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director at ValueMomentum
Jan 9, 2024
We use the solution for integration purposes.
Saul Perales - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Administrator at Xignux SA de CV
Dec 11, 2024
The availability and quick scalability of Microsoft Azure Data Box are highly valuable.
Roji Philip - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Solutions Specialist at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Oct 17, 2025
The primary use case for Microsoft Azure Data Box involves transferring huge amounts of data from the customer's on-premise environment, ensuring it's shipped correctly with all tags and encryptions.
 

Microsoft Azure Data Box Cons review quotes

PD
Enterprise Data Architect at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Mar 18, 2020
I am not confident in this device's ability to perform a network backup in our data center.
reviewer1735485 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Dec 3, 2021
For me it doesn't work well. ... If you are a non-Microsoft shop, to use Microsoft Azure Data Box, you would need to integrate it with your other vendors, and whether or not that will be possible will depend on the platform or platforms that host them.
RL
Managing Director Cybersecurity Architecture at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Aug 8, 2022
It's a single node solution. If it can be spread out across more of the enterprise and have more segregation in its virtual environment, that would be good.
Learn what your peers think about Microsoft Azure Data Box. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
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Andrew Kolyvas - PeerSpot reviewer
Director and Founder at Nuage Solutions Australia
Aug 16, 2022
The device must be transported off-site before the data is uploaded into the Microsoft Azure Cloud.
Sravan KumarKolloju - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Manager at AIA
Jun 29, 2023
When it comes to old applications, they may not be the most suitable environment for Microsoft's current focus on Azure and the latest technologies. It would be helpful if Microsoft could provide some guidelines or recommendations for transitioning from old to new.
BS
CCoE at Slk softwares
Jul 14, 2023
Deployment can be a major challenge. It's important to understand the organization's policies, the data store where the data will be going, the necessary permissions, and the specific type of Data Box being used. We also need to consider the encryption keys that need to be utilized.
KP
IT Consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Sep 29, 2023
The solution is straightforward with simple application migration, but plug-and-play AI is not involved simultaneously.
Sonali Panda - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director at ValueMomentum
Jan 9, 2024
On an enterprise level, a per-user license for more than 1,000 users is very costly.
Saul Perales - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Administrator at Xignux SA de CV
Dec 11, 2024
Currently, I do not see any areas for improvement.
Roji Philip - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Solutions Specialist at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Oct 17, 2025
Based on my observation, the technical support from Microsoft has drastically gone down in quality compared to the past, which is disappointing as it now takes too long to resolve issues that used to be handled quickly.