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Consultant at a non-profit with 11-50 employees
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Easy to use for the end-user but the initial setup is complex
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features are the flexibility and that it's easy to use as an end-user compared to AWS."
  • "The initial setup process needs improvement. When you're moving to the cloud it takes a bit of time. It would be great if they could implement something that would make it faster."

What is our primary use case?

We use the private deployment model of this solution. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are the flexibility and that it's easy to use as an end-user compared to AWS.

What needs improvement?

The initial setup process needs improvement. When you're moving to the cloud it takes a bit of time. It would be great if they could implement something that would make it faster. It takes a bit of time but once you're done, you're done. 

The simplicity is good, but it should be that anyone can use it. You shouldn't have to be technical because, with the way it is now, only a technical person who has had training can set it up. If you have a dashboard that anyone can use, it would be easier.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for two years.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is great. It can go from zero to infinity. 

How are customer service and support?

Their technical support is great. We have local support from distributors.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is okay. You can pay as you go. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate it a seven out of ten. 

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Executive Board Member / General Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Real User
Offers easy administration and it is very stable
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup was really easy and straightforward."
  • "It would be of interest to improve things like the web service integration and availability in terms of being easy to create internal web services in the database."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of this solution is the ease of administration.

What needs improvement?

It would be of interest to improve things like the web service integration and availability in terms of being easy to create internal web services in the database.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution on premise for ten years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is quite stable and there are no problems in the database.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We haven't grown a lot so I am not able to say if the solution is scalable or not.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was really easy and straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

I will rate this solution an eight out of ten. Not a ten due to the lack of integration.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner.
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Software Architect at T-Systems International GmbH
Real User
Top 20
Seamlessly integrates data sources with flexibility and adaptability
Pros and Cons
  • "The product provides a seamless and adaptable approach to data processing and analytics."
  • "If Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics could run on a laptop as a Docker image, it would allow for work without needing an online connection."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics for data pipelining.

What is most valuable?

I like the openness and flexibility of Synapse Analytics, which allows for integration of various data sources. It supports using Azure functions to connect data sources and can utilize Python and Jupyter Notebooks. 

The integration within Azure allows for efficient data handling, using data lakes, and storage accounts. 

Overall, the product provides a seamless and adaptable approach to data processing and analytics.

What needs improvement?

One area that could use improvement is the possibility for offline capabilities. If Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics could run on a laptop as a Docker image, it would allow for work without needing an online connection.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics is very high. I rate it a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In terms of scalability, I rate Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics an eight out of ten. However, this rating is only a feeling as I have no experience with scaling this product.

How are customer service and support?

The product is so good that I haven't had a need for technical support. Given my extensive experience in software development, I find the similarities between Azure and other Microsoft products beneficial.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Currently, I only work with Microsoft Azure as that's what my customer selected.

What about the implementation team?

I learned everything myself and did the deployment without any external help.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The financial aspect, including pricing and cost reduction, is not something I focus on.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would recommend Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics to others. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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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