We use this product to manage our keys for storage, as well as the SQL server.
Director of Business Intelligence at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to use, stable, and it enable our clients to manage keys
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are ease of use and enabling our clients to manage keys."
- "The initial setup could be less complex for first-time users."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are ease of use and enabling our clients to manage keys.
What needs improvement?
The initial setup could be less complex for first-time users.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been working with Microsoft Azure Key Vault for about a year.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This product has been very stable for us.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability does not apply to our use case. I can say that it works well for smaller organizations.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft technical support has been very responsive and good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to the Azure Key Vault, we used a third-party password value. We moved to satisfy our customer requirements.
How was the initial setup?
The first time we implemented this solution it was a little complex but as you use it, the process becomes easier. Installation specifics depend on each organization's needs.
The deployment, initially, was a couple of hours. After that, it took perhaps another hour to work through the setup and documentation.
What about the implementation team?
We have admins who are in charge of using the Key Vault.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution a ten 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
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Associate Consultant at VXXIV Corp
A high level of security ensures safety of resources
Pros and Cons
- "A high level of security."
- "Inability to access the solution on the phone."
What is our primary use case?
There are currently two people in my team using this solution. I'm an associate consultant.
What is most valuable?
This is a very user friendly solution and the security level is very high.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be improved by making it accessible to more people.
The most significant additional feature I'd like to see would be the ability to access the system on the phone via my Microsoft login and to be able to manage the desktop file folders that way. That's something I look forward to.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
I'm satisfied with the technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup took less than 10 minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution and would rate it an eight out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Microsoft Cybersecurity specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Affordable with the ability to store security certificates securely
Pros and Cons
- "It allows me to run applications using these certificates without directly installing them."
- "The platform's configuration process could be easier."
What is our primary use case?
The product integrates well with Azure Active Directory to manage identity or secret certificates.
What is most valuable?
Azure Key Vault's most valuable feature is its ability to store security certificates securely. It allows me to run applications using these certificates without directly installing them.
What needs improvement?
The platform's configuration process could be easier. Most of the new technologies involve certain prerequisites and complex setup processes.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Azure Key Vault for a long time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product's scaling process is complex for users who are not familiar with its concept. It is suitable for small to enterprise businesses.
I rate the scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process takes 15 minutes to complete for me as I have prior experience working with it. The non-proficient users need professional assistance. In most cases, they need to be notified about the necessity of authenticating the user ID and password.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product has good pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Azure Key Vault to others and rate it a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner

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