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Straightforward initial setup, high performance, but lacking features
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is its performance. It is very fast."
  • "Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway could improve by providing IPS zero-day threat protection. For example, the IPS zero-day threat protection can monitor the user behavior to protect the infrastructure. The solution can only be used as a VPN, it is lacking features."

What is our primary use case?

The solution can be deployed on the cloud and on-premise.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is its performance. It is very fast.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway could improve by providing IPS zero-day threat protection. For example, the IPS zero-day threat protection can monitor the user behavior to protect the infrastructure. The solution can only be used as a VPN, it is lacking features. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway for approximately three years.

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How are customer service and support?

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway has good support.

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

I have used ExpressRoute previously.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is straightforward. It only involves a few mouse clicks to complete. I only need to subscript and I can terminate it whenever I want.

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

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is the cheapest way for us to connect to our cloud infrastructure. Other solutions, such as ExpressRoute are very expensive.

When we want to build a traditional firewall on the Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, we have costs on the firewall license and the infrastructure machine costs on the Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway a six out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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