We use the solution to develop SaaS platforms on Azure. We utilize various Microsoft components like block storage and databases for this purpose.
General Manager - AsiaPac at iPortalis.
Helps to develop SaaS platforms on Azure but stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "We use the solution to develop SaaS platforms on Azure. We utilize various Microsoft components like block storage and databases for this purpose."
- "Microsoft Azure Block Storage should improve its stability."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Azure Block Storage should improve its stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft Azure Block Storage's support depends on what you pay. If you pay a high price, you can get good support.
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How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment is easy since it is a Microsoft cloud-based product.
What about the implementation team?
I did the deployment myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Azure Block Storage is expensive. Its licensing costs are monthly.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
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Cloud Engineer at Quadrasystems.net
Provides a cool-tier storage that allows users to store and save data
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has introduced cool-tier storage that allows us to store and save data."
- "We cannot properly check the daily cost in the Azure portal."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Azure Block Storage to store data.
What is most valuable?
The solution has introduced cool-tier storage that allows us to store and save data. Since the solution has a hierarchical namespace format, getting data from my database is very fast.
What needs improvement?
We cannot properly check the daily cost in the Azure portal. I'm going to raise a ticket to the Microsoft team as it is an Azure portal problem.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure Block Storage for 1.5 years.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team assigns engineers too late, and the engineers don't provide a proper solution. They transfer the case to another engineer without providing a proper summary to them. We have to explain the issue and do the basic troubleshooting once again.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution a 9 out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Consultant at MultiThread
Allows for efficient data transfer without significant delays and has a straightforward setup process
Pros and Cons
- "The product scalability is excellent."
- "The platform's technical support services could be enhanced. They could provide better resolution and improve the response time."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Block Storage for migration purposes within the broader Azure ecosystem.
What is most valuable?
The product's most valuable feature is its capability for migrations. It allows for efficient data transfer without significant delays or complications.
What needs improvement?
The platform's technical support services could be enhanced. They could provide better resolution and improve the response time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Microsoft Azure Block Storage for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable. I have not encountered any issues, and it consistently performs well. I rate it a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product scalability is excellent. It seamlessly supports vertical and horizontal scaling.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support services need improvement in terms of response time.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. Deploying takes just a few minutes and does not involve significant challenges.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product's pricing is reasonable, but premium applications can be costly.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated other cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud but chose Microsoft Azure due to its flexibility.
What other advice do I have?
Block Storage is a robust solution for Azure data migration and storage requirements.
I rate it an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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