Azure Site Recovery Reviews

Azure Site Recovery's automated file synchronization was a game-changer in managing legacy systems. Setting up the sync was easy, and when disaster recovery was triggered, ASR automatically ensured seamless replication of files from the primary to the secondary server. With just a click, this feature simplified and expedited the entire process, providing a reliable solution for maintaining data consistency between servers during recovery events.

The primary area for improvement in Azure Site Recovery is its pricing. While the service is efficient and successful in handling recovery scenarios, especially for large companies dealing with substantial monthly data, the costs can be a significant consideration. The ease and speed of ASR in recovery are commendable, but addressing the pricing aspect would enhance overall satisfaction.

I have been using Azure Site Recovery for almost two years.

The stability of Azure Site Recovery is exceptional. We have conducted 12 tests from November last year until recently, and the stability has been consistently high. I would rate it a perfect ten out of ten.

In terms of scalability, I can't think of any additional functionalities needed for ASR at the moment. ASR has proven very effective for us, especially in the aspect of failing back to a secondary server. The scalability is impressive, as it doesn't matter where you are; you just need to set it up. We use both on-premises and Azure services, and so far, there hasn't been any limitation observed in recovering data to a secondary site, regardless of the size of VMs.

I would rate Microsoft's technical support a solid nine. AIA's substantial investment in Microsoft products allows us to easily connect with their support. Setting up meetings and triggering tickets for any concerns is a smooth process. They promptly provide engineers who efficiently address our issues. While some complex issues may take time to resolve due to thorough checking, overall, we have been very satisfied with Microsoft support.

Positive

Deploying ASR can take a few hours with the right expertise and prepared build sheets. However, factors such as connectivity issues and the size of VMs, especially when dealing with substantial data like 1.7 terabytes, can extend the synchronization time. In our experience, it took three days to complete synchronization for a large VM. During deployment and DR drills, around 15 people, including both internal and external team members, were involved. In the team handling infrastructure and services like ASR, there are about five individuals, two from one partner and three from another.

I would rate it as a seven out of ten in terms of costliness.

I would highly recommend Azure Site Recovery for any IT professional tasked with developing and managing critical business systems. It is one of the best services out there to ensure comprehensive coverage during times of disaster. Overall, I would rate ASR as a ten out of ten.

We use Azure Site Recovery to duplicate our on-premises virtual machines to Azure. This ensures a backup in case of a disaster. If something goes wrong, we can quickly switch to the replicated VMs in Azure, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime.

What I love about Azure Site Recovery is its simplicity for basic configurations. We are currently testing it as a safety net for our VMs, and while the pricing concerns us a bit, I see the bigger picture. Investing in such services might save us more in the long run compared to maintaining on-premises infrastructure, considering hardware costs.

One area for improvement with Azure is helping customers predict usage more accurately. It would be great to have tools that provide clearer insights into how our costs might evolve over time. Like a budget forecast that considers potential fluctuations based on usage, helping avoid surprises.

I have been using Azure Site Recovery for six months.

I would rate the scalability of the solution as a seven out of ten.

We have had a few issues, and the support team's response time is pretty good. However, the process to raise tickets, especially if you're not a partner, can be a bit cumbersome. Communicating through a partner adds complexity, making it less reliable and not very straightforward. I would rate the support as a seven out of ten.

Neutral

The initial setup of Azure Site Recovery can be a bit challenging, especially if there are missing parts or specific health issues. Experience is crucial, and having a skilled team is a must for a smooth setup.

The pricing for Azure Site Recovery isn't fixed, and it depends on factors like storage, network traffic, and resource usage. While it is not crystal clear, I have noticed it fluctuates with these variables. This flexibility makes it a bit challenging to estimate costs accurately, but I get that this is often the case with cloud services in general.

My advice to new users would be to gain a solid understanding of how the cloud works, know your infrastructure well, and be aware of your system's utilization in terms of computing, memory, and storage. Asking questions and seeking advice are crucial. Don't be surprised by unexpected costs; try to plan and estimate as accurately as possible to ensure cost-effectiveness. Overall, I would rate Azure Site Recovery as an eight out of ten.

We use Azure Site Recovery for our disaster recovery and business continuity purposes.

Azure Site Recovery is an easy-to-use and fairly stable solution for disaster recovery.

It would be good if we could replicate the solution to multiple locations simultaneously because we are currently allowed to replicate to just a single location.

I have been using Azure Site Recovery for five years.

Azure Site Recovery is a fairly stable solution.

Azure Site Recovery's scalability is pretty good. Around 25 users are extensively using the solution in our organization, and we plan to increase the usage gradually.

Microsoft support, in general, is not that great. We've had some failures in some cases, and we've not got the expertise in troubleshooting the issues from Microsoft.

Azure Site Recovery's initial setup is fairly simple.

We implemented the solution through an in-house team. It takes a couple of hours to set up the solution. We went through a rigorous testing process. We did a POC, and once the results were to our expectations, we went live with it.

Azure Site Recovery is neither very expensive nor very cheap. There is a monthly service cost attached to it.

I am using the latest version of Azure Site Recovery. Azure Site Recovery is a cloud-based solution.

I would recommend Azure Site Recovery to other users.

Overall, I rate Azure Site Recovery a seven out of ten.

Our primary use case is for disaster recovery and business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR). We have an infrastructure in Azure and we want to be able to spin up critical infrastructure in case of failures. We have not yet tested this in the cloud, but we have created a backup plan to ensure we are prepared for any potential failures.

For enterprise-level use, it is pretty good. However, for smaller customers, it can be a bit expensive compared to other solutions in the market. Personally, I prefer using Azure Migrate, as it is more cost-effective for smaller-scale use cases.

There is room for improvement in support because it can be very slow and unprofessional.

Another improvement can be there in terms of scalability. For example, it requires more time to sync with additional servers.

I have been using this solution for five years now. It's deployed on the Azure cloud, and it's a public cloud, not on any physical devices.

As a service provider, it is a stable product.

It is a scalable product. The system can start with only 100 machines but can be scaled up to more machines as needed. However, syncing 25 servers can take some time.

The support team took a lot of time to respond and was not very professional. They don’t come to the point easily.

The initial setup was easy for me because I've been working with it for several years now. The UI is pretty good. If the UI is pretty good, we can use it and get started easily. I got the solution set up pretty quickly.

The deployment time depends on whether you have all the permissions available from all the stakeholders. It can take up to two hours maximum. If you have all the information from the stakeholders, then it's much quicker.

Overall, I would rate the product a six out of ten.

We use the solution across hospitality and healthcare domains. We use it for custom development. It helps us develop a seamless omnichannel for the healthcare industry. 

Azure Site Recovery's deployment is complex. There are a lot of bugs, and it needs to improve stability. 

I have been using the product since 2014. 

I rate the product's stability an eight out of ten. 

I rate Azure Site Recovery's scalability a seven out of ten. My company has more than 200 external users and 12 internal ones. 

Azure Site Recovery's tech support is fast and knowledgeable. 

Positive

We did the tool's deployment in-house. 

Azure Site Recovery is affordable. 

You can collaborate with established partners and professionals who have expertise in Azure Site Recovery. Gain knowledge and then implement it. I rate the product an eight out of ten. It is recommended for Microsoft-oriented ecosystems. Non-Microsoft organizations will find the product difficult. 

Our data was on VMware VM, and we used Azure Site Recovery to replicate all data into Azure.

What I like best about Azure Site Recovery is that it's easier to use because my organization already uses Azure as an Active Directory solution, which means the organization already has a tenant. It was easier to go for Azure Site Recovery, though the solution's features can also be found in other solutions in the market.

I also found the load-balancing feature of Azure Site Recovery valuable. The solution fulfills the needs of my organization.

It was easier to configure the server in the older version of Azure Site Recovery. Still, in the newest version, the configuration was a little more complex, so this is an area for improvement in the solution.

Azure Site Recovery is a stable solution.

Azure Site Recovery is highly scalable, and even when my team did some failover testing, it was scalable.

Our Microsoft partner also provides technical support for Azure Site Recovery, and our experience with them is excellent. We were partners with them when we were using AD, and now they're also giving us technical support, so we just extended our support.

The initial setup for Azure Site Recovery wasn't that complex, though its configuration was confusing. There wasn't much documentation available on configuring Azure Site Recovery as it had just launched, so that was a bit tricky. Still, my organization was able to set it up.

My organization has a Microsoft partner who helped implement Azure Site Recovery.

I'm not sure about the Azure Site Recovery pricing, but my organization gets monthly bills from providers.

I've used Azure Site Recovery.

My organization has three Azure Site Recovery users. The service provider handles the maintenance of the solution. I own the apps, so I'm in charge of the apps, ensuring that the apps always run. Another team member works with the service provider on the security side. My organization also has an infrastructure engineer working with the service provider.

As Azure Site Recovery fulfills my organization's needs and is pretty straightforward and understandable, I rate it as eight out of ten.

I'm a customer of Microsoft.

Azure Site Recovery helps to save costs. 

The tool should improve synchronization. 

I have been using the solution for two weeks. 

Azure Site Recovery is a stable product. 

The solution is a scalable product. My company has three to four users for the product. You need one to two technical resources to handle the deployment. 

The tool's deployment is straightforward and takes around three weeks to complete. 

We did the tool's deployment in-house. 

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

We use the tool as a backup for our environment. 

The solution is secure, reliable, and scalable. 

I would like to see more security features. 

The product is stable. I would rate its stability a nine out of ten. 

The tool is scalable. There are three users for the solution in my company. 

The product's setup is easy. We require three staff for the tool's deployment. 

The tool's licensing is yearly and not expensive. 

I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. It is a powerful solution from Azure.