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Microsoft Azure File Storage vs Oracle Database Backup Service comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure File Storage
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Database Backup Service
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure File Storage is 6.5%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database Backup Service is 3.0%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Public Cloud Storage Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure File Storage6.5%
Oracle Database Backup Service3.0%
Other90.5%
Public Cloud Storage Services
 

Featured Reviews

Karthik-A - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Has simplified customer data management and improved file transfer workflows
We are using AWS as well, and the main difference is that Microsoft Azure File Storage is more user-friendly for configuration-related and admin-related activities. We do not have to perform many complex activities, making it simpler compared to AWS. Security-wise, there are some concerns because it is in the cloud. The customers need to double-check, and they are not giving complete approval when it comes to security. I would rate Microsoft Azure File Storage's security compliance features seven or eight out of ten. It is secure, but since it is in the cloud, we have to convince customers when providing solutions. Many questions were raised while providing the architecture and solution for this file transfer management system. We convinced them because we have the feature and showed a demo, but it is still a prototype. We have to get approval before starting the work. The data redundancy options in Microsoft Azure File Storage are good. I am facing some challenges in convincing customers, and additional information would be helpful to address these challenges. Microsoft Azure File Storage saves time compared to AWS. We tried the prototype in AWS as well, but Azure is easier. Regarding cost, it is slightly less compared to AWS. The functionality of Microsoft Azure File Storage does not pose any issues, though basic users find it complex and require training. Regarding stability, I would rate Microsoft Azure File Storage 8.5 to 9. Scalability in Microsoft Azure File Storage is impressive. We recently handled a huge transaction during an iPhone launch without any problems.
Hosney Osman - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Solution Architect at Vodafone
Achieve high availability and security with automated tasks over a decade
While there are some disadvantages in this product, from my experience with basic use cases, daily tasks, integration, scheduling, saving, and encryption, I have not encountered significant areas for improvement. However, the addition of a GUI configuration management and administration console for all administrative tasks would be highly beneficial. It would be preferable to have the ability to perform all console, terminal, and command line operations through a GUI interface.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We have not explored the desktop performance analysis of the file storage, but the user interface, API, and the response that we receive over the file storage are very good. We have a lot of customers that connect to the client-side, click the images, and upload them. The beauty of the solution is that we can mount the file storage into a critical server as well as an external drive. The speed that we receive with the images is pretty good."
"Azure Files does not require management of hardware or operating systems."
"General user familiarity with Office 365 products make adopting this solution easy to adopt in production."
"The interface, configuration, and integration were all good features, it is very easy to use, the integration in particular is very good, we could access the files from our laptops through the portal, we have the files wherever we want and that was the goal of this POC, technical support was great, the customization capabilities are excellent, it is very good at file storage, the product is easy to set up, and it's a scalable solution."
"Azure File Storage gives good value for money, so I don't find it expensive."
"First of all, the solution is very secure. Secondly, the solution is very fast. It is reliable and available all the time."
"Implementing Microsoft Azure has meant that we are using the same solution as our customers who use Azure Public Cloud, which allows us to integrate our application as well as provide the solution to them while visually representing data and giving clear metrics using their data."
"The solution is easy to use and works well."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is stable and offers high availability, and the commands for restoration and backup processes are not complicated."
"This is a product that I recommend to others who are interested in using it."
"The product works very fast. It automates a lot of operations in the background."
"I am satisfied with the licensing policy and pricing of this product."
"The product's most valuable features are differential and cumulative backup functionality."
"The backup is reliable and intuitive."
"It's a scalable product."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is an easy-to-use consolidation solution that's dashboard-driven."
 

Cons

"The upload speed has room for improvement."
"Azure File Storage's stability is okay, but sometimes we have trouble with the link to the Azure VPN disconnecting."
"I would like to see more updates around File Storage."
"Based on our use case, I think maybe that cost is actually more. That's the main challenge; when going to Microsoft, that cost tends to be greater."
"The pricing of Microsoft Azure File Storage is a bit high."
"The product must provide better security functions."
"Sometimes, we face latency issues in standard storage, which explains my rating."
"The support could improve."
"They should base their strategy according to the country and the regulations there, and focus more on the on-premises deployment."
"The product can protect from external data penetration, but the in-house IT team can access it."
"Pricing is an area that needs improvement. If you do a comparison with other products, it's more expensive and it stops a few customers from purchasing Oracle, especially the engineered systems that have the data and more, which are relatively expensive."
"The product's technical support services need improvement in terms of response time."
"The installation process is easy for me because I have performed this action hundreds of times. However, it is important to note that beginners and even some senior professionals may encounter significant difficulties during installation."
"The initial setup is overly complex, unnecessarily so."
"I have been working with Oracle Database Backup Service for five years, and it has already been quite an expensive and extensive experience."
"Price is always an area that could be made better, as it is quite expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have Microsoft Azure File Storage's enterprise license."
"The product must improve its price."
"We pay for both yearly and monthly licenses. The yearly one is cheaper than the monthly one."
"The price is comparable to other competitive solutions."
"The product's pricing need improvement."
"There are fewer hidden costs involved compared to other solutions, and when our customer is already a Microsoft partner, they typically have access to more affordable fees."
"Microsoft Azure File Storage has a reasonable price."
"The licensing cost for Microsoft Azure File Storage comes with an agreement from Microsoft."
"It's an expensive solution and is an area that needs improvement."
"Price is always an area that could be made better, as it is quite expensive."
"The platform is expensive."
"The only problem with Oracle is its pricing."
"The platform is expensive."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Oracle Database Backup Service a seven or eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Marketing Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise26
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

Which file storage system is better - Amazon EFS (elastic file storage) or Azure File Storage?
Amazon EFS is easy to set up: you can use the AWS management console, API, or command-line. Amazon EFS can grow to petabytes and deliver consistent low latencies and high levels of throughput. This...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure File Storage?
The cost of Microsoft Azure File Storage depends on the storage account, whether it is premium or standard; there is a cost difference, with the cost being higher for premium and lower for standard...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure File Storage?
In my opinion, Microsoft can improve Microsoft Azure File Storage by closing the open questions that a lot of customers have raised. There were previously some issues that I cannot recall exactly. ...
What needs improvement with Oracle Database Backup Service?
There could be room for improvement regarding Oracle Database Backup Service, from the dashboard to pricing.I would like to see more AI, better customization, and additional features in future upda...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Backup Service?
Integration of Oracle Database Backup Service usually takes just a few hours.
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

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Omnis, JP Autoceste FBIH, Drive Software Solutions
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