We use Microsoft Azure for hosting websites. It provides comprehensive control over our infrastructure and services.
Program Manager - Cloud Solutions at G7 CR Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Provides hosting and comprehensive control over our infrastructure and services
Pros and Cons
- "It enhance the application's performance by managing increased demand efficiently"
- "It should improve database performance and make the platform more user-friendly. Additionally, providing more tools for seamless migration from AWS to Azure would be beneficial."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Azure is easy to use and visualize.
What needs improvement?
It should improve database performance and make the platform more user-friendly. Additionally, providing more tools for seamless migration from AWS to Azure would be beneficial. Performance testing should ensure that systems remain reliable and transactions do not drop unexpectedly.
It should be thoroughly testet before release. Additionally, in Kubernetes, detailed documentation should be included, especially for STO.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure for five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Azure is highly scalable. It enhance the application's performance by managing increased demand efficiently. For instance, if around one thousand requests per second are coming in, Azure can handle this load seamlessly. Its scalability ensures consistent performance even under heavy traffic.
How are customer service and support?
If you have an issue with Microsoft Azure, they will help me resolve it.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
We use Terraform to deploy and configure our infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, following a hub-and-spoke model for networking.
It is a continuous process. Mostly, it takes about one and a half months for approval and around one month for deployment. Based on customer requirements or new needs, we continuously update the resources within the Azure infrastructure.
If I create a Terraform script, it significantly reduces the need for support. Typically, just two or three people are needed to manage it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Azure is a strong competitor to AWS. AWS has a competitive pricing strategy, but Azure offers unique benefits. Azure provides credits, which can reduce costs for a certain period. For example, you might receive yearly credits, resulting in zero infrastructure investment for that year.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
In comparison to AWS, Azure is user-friendly and has lower cost. Azure also provides good performance over time.
What other advice do I have?
In Kubernetes, what we are using offers different features, which is good. We are enabling more drivers and integrations, which is beneficial. Regarding virtual machines, they also perform very well.
We are using cognitive services include the Face API.
We have built a comprehensive AI search feature, specifically Cognitive Search, and implemented it in our application.
If a product is supposed to include certain features, it performs as expected. The support team ensures it is a reliable product, without parts that don't work. Products are thoroughly tested to ensure quality. However, in Azure, maintaining new products can be challenging and requires significant work. AWS fixes these issues more efficiently.
Some startups choose Azure because they may not have much funding. These startups find Azure services beneficial and cost-effective.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jul 30, 2024
Flag as inappropriateNew Digital Applications Specialist at Alpina Sa
Analyzes large amounts of data from various sources and leverages BI capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "Some months ago, we started using Power BI embedded, which helped optimize the number of licenses for our company."
- "It would be beneficial if Microsoft could enhance the free version to allow for more exploration and development. That's my only suggestion regarding Azure."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Azure for database service and advanced analytics.
How has it helped my organization?
We have a process where we collect a large amount of data from different sources. By using a database, we can analyze and present it in business intelligence (BI). Oh, here's another example. Some months ago, we started using Power BI embedded, which helped optimize the number of licenses for our company. Additionally, with this development, we improved the centralization of tables.
What is most valuable?
I believe the personalization model and the cost optimization are the most valuable features. With the model, you pay for what you use. For instance, in this development, we utilized Power BI embedded and deployed the entire web page using Azure resources. By leveraging Azure, we can easily control and adjust the platform as needed, resulting in cost optimization.
What needs improvement?
For additional features, I believe our team is interested in exploring SmartOps on Azure.
We are also exploring the power platform and have a keen interest in leveraging premium features. It would be beneficial if Microsoft could enhance the free version to allow for more exploration and development. That's my only suggestion regarding Azure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for over a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate it a five out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability of Azure an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
We had some issues with Microsoft's support team. In a project where we had to scale with Azure, it involved multiple people and sessions, and it took several weeks to resolve the issue. It was very difficult to get a resolution.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy. It's a good platform for deployment.
What was our ROI?
There is a return on investment. It's worth considering.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm currently comparing it with AWS, and we don't have full knowledge of all the features and their inclusion in the price. AWS seems to have a slight advantage in terms of price. So, Microsoft Azure is slightly expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the suite. In our company, we use the Microsoft suite, which includes Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive. I believe that Microsoft offers a very good product.
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
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Cyber Security Consultant at Ukroboronprom
Stable with good security and easy to manage
Pros and Cons
- "Technical support has been extremely helpful."
- "We need more security to be available on our smartphones and mobile devices."
What is our primary use case?
We buy licenses in order to provide an ecosystem on Microsoft, using Azure for documents and also for accessing Office 365 and for corporate messaging and so on.
We use Azure for everything. For example, we use Microsoft Teams on Azure for our conference calls and we also use scrum tools and project management tools as well. we use it on endpoints to work in remote places. Our CRM and procurement platforms sit on Azure. There's also antivirus features on it.
What is most valuable?
The solution is good for enterprise control and managing various systems.
The solution is quite stable.
The scalability has been good.
We haven't seen any security gaps as of yet. It feels very safe.
The initial setup is very easy.
Technical support has been extremely helpful.
What needs improvement?
We need more security to be available on our smartphones and mobile devices. They need to improve the protections available in that area in particular. We're actually currently looking for solutions that will protect devices of this nature so that they can safely access the corporate network.
For how long have I used the solution?
We began to use this solution last year, in 2020, when we begin to have to do remote work.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution is excellent. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. the performance has been good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Azure is very good. If a company wants to expand it, it can do so with relative ease.
We have about 300 endpoints in our organization that use Microsoft Azure.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support on offer is very good. If we ever need help or extra assistance, they are happy to jump in. We're quite satisfied with the level of service on offer.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was mostly straightforward, although we did run into a few small issues. We had the local Microsoft team assist us, however. For the most part, everything ran smoothly.
It typically takes two to four hours to install everything.
We have a technical team of 15 people that can handle deployment and maintenance as necessary. They are IT and help desk personnel as well as two managers. We also have a team that focuses on cybersecurity and information protection.
What about the implementation team?
Our local Microsoft team helped with the installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We're on a three-year standard license. We do have to pay for licensing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We haven't looked at other solutions. We prefer sticking with Azure.
What other advice do I have?
We're customers and end-users.
We use both the cloud and on-premises.
We're using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. It's very good, however, it has room to grow.
I'd highly recommend the solution to other individuals and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
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Digital Strategy Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Has a single sign-on functionality and a user friendly interface
Pros and Cons
- "I think the single sign-on functionality and the ease with which you can deposit things on the cloud have been valuable. Azure has very robust security functionalities and authentication features, which come with mobility, along with backup and credential checks."
- "Integration with other services could be much better."
What is our primary use case?
We have a complete Microsoft ecosystem. Azure comes with a variety of parts such as infrastructure as a service and platform as a service or SaaS. We are using it for infrastructure as a service and software as a service as well, so both SaaS and IaaS are being used.
All of our solutions are being deployed on the Azure server. We use the Azure authentication functionality across our organization, which is a single sign-on functionality, so it is Azure-based. We also are incorporating the DevOps framework, which, again, is being integrated to Azure. Our complete backbone is being moved to Azure, and most of our systems are moving to the cloud version.
What is most valuable?
I think the single sign-on functionality and the ease with which you can deposit things on the cloud have been valuable.
Azure has very robust security functionalities and authentication features, which come with mobility, along with backup and credential checks.
Scalability is also very robust because you can deploy the solutions on the go, and along with that, it provides you an ecosystem to integrate with the existing Microsoft products. For example, we have Power BI, and it's very nicely integrated with the Azure cloud version.
The interface is quite user friendly and intuitive. The reporting is perfect as well.
What needs improvement?
Integration with other services could be much better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Microsoft Azure for over two years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is very good. As it is a Microsoft product, the reliability is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Because it's a cloud-based solution, scalability is not an issue at all. We currently have over 200 development team members using Microsoft Azure.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support staff have been responsive, and the support was good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was a bit complex. It was getting ruled out sometimes, but it was at a Pan-India level. So, it was expected to take some time; it took about 8 to 12 months. Overall, it was good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I believe that we have a three-year license, and I'm happy with the pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I think Azure works best when you have the complete Microsoft ecosystem. Then, you get the real value out of it. In my firm, we have the complete enterprise licensing model. So, we have an integrated ecosystem, which provides a very collaborative way of working, along with the ease of creating.
If I were to rate Microsoft Azure on a scale from one to ten, I would rate it at nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
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ICT Officer at Intelligent Skincareinc Inc.
Used to manage and secure users' email, but the initial setup is a bit complex
Pros and Cons
- "We use the solution to manage and secure my users' email for the Active Directory."
- "The solution’s initial setup is a bit complex."
What is most valuable?
We use the solution to manage and secure my users' email for the Active Directory.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s initial setup is a bit complex.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure for seven months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Only two users are currently using the solution.
I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a monthly licensing fee for the solution, which could be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
We are currently evaluating how to maximize the use of services to back up our database. Microsoft Azure is a cloud-based solution. I would recommend Microsoft Azure to other users because it has many services that will benefit companies.
Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jul 30, 2024
Flag as inappropriateQA Manager at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Manages the sequence of tasks and sprints
Pros and Cons
- "We use Azure DevOps' full hierarchy to manage our data workloads. From product management to development and QA stages, Azure DevOps provides tools. Additionally, we're implementing automation testing and integrating it with our CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. This platform helps us manage all our processes."
- "Microsoft Azure needs to improve its customization capabilities. Each organization has unique tasks and fields that it wants to use. Additionally, the search functionality could be more flexible."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution as part of the scrum agile methodology.
What is most valuable?
We use Azure DevOps' full hierarchy to manage our data workloads. From product management to development and QA stages, Azure DevOps provides tools. Additionally, we're implementing automation testing and integrating it with our CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. This platform helps us manage all our processes.
The main advantage of using it is that it supports a smooth workflow from development to QA, following the Scrum Agile methodology. It manages the sequence of tasks and sprints. The tool's integration capabilities are good.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Azure needs to improve its customization capabilities. Each organization has unique tasks and fields that it wants to use. Additionally, the search functionality could be more flexible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution's scalability a seven out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted technical support yet.
How was the initial setup?
I rate Microsoft Azure's deployment ease as five out of ten. It takes around a month and a half to complete, while our sprints take two weeks. Moreover, we conduct three rounds of testing and development.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jul 11, 2024
Flag as inappropriateManaging Owner at Transform8tion Limited
Provides useful features and can be deployed within a few hours
Pros and Cons
- "SQL Server has been most beneficial for our client’s workload."
- "The security must be improved."
How has it helped my organization?
We had a cloud migration project from on-premise to the cloud. We used various components like Azure’s cost calculator to provide the ongoing running costs.
What is most valuable?
SQL Server has been most beneficial for our client’s workload.
What needs improvement?
Everything needs improvement. The tool must constantly improve to provide a better experience. The security must be improved. The scalability could also be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s scalability a nine out of ten. Our clients are medium to large businesses.
How was the initial setup?
I rate the ease of setup a five out of ten. The product is deployed on the cloud. The deployment took a few hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the pricing an eight out of ten. All cloud services are expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution’s ability to support our client’s business growth a seven out of ten. We don't get direct support from Microsoft. I rate Azure's integration capabilities a seven out of ten. I will recommend the tool to others. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Quality Assurance Engineer at OAD
Easy to set up and has high stability
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has high stability."
- "We have reported some bugs we encountered, and it would be good if those bugs were resolved more quickly."
What is most valuable?
The solution has high stability.
What needs improvement?
We have reported some bugs we encountered, and it would be good if those bugs were resolved more quickly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure for more than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Currently, we are happy with how the solution scales. Around 60 users use the solution in our organization on a daily basis.
I rate the solution an eight out of ten for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup was quite easy, and you can get support to help you with the installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
We use management tools for APIs. A few people were involved in the solution’s deployment and maintenance. I would recommend the solution to other users.
Overall, I rate Microsoft Azure a nine out of ten.
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