Our primary use case of this solution to migrate several products to the cloud. We use several Microsoft products simultaneously.
Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The support is very good and I like the backup to the firewall
Pros and Cons
- "Implementations with other products are easy."
- "Sometimes it takes very long to refresh the information."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like the diverse facilities offered by the solution. If a facility tool upgrades, it also upgrades in the cloud. This is very dynamic. Is it very easy to manage and we haven't had any problems with file system limitations or performances. The backup to the firewall has been working well. I like the speed of the program.
What needs improvement?
So far we haven't had any difficulties with migrations. Sometimes I call support to help me with the migration of the servers. So far it has been all very easy.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure File Storage for two months now.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We haven't had any issues with the stability of the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We haven't faced any issues in terms of scalability so far.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft has a good support systems and we have good relationship so far. We have our own team of engineers to help us whenever we have an issue, but whenever we contact Microsoft for support, they are there to give us the help we need.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have a small contract with Amazon, but I don't use that very often because it doesn't offer that much storage.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was easy and straightforward and the deployment didn't take too long. It is a static plan, so we have to see it first and then we organize. We did have some help from a consultant when we did the deployment.
What other advice do I have?
Implementations with other products are easy. In the past we had to use a multi-cloud, but we had a preference for one unique tool for each subject that we wanted to manage. So now we are using one cloud only. We had a very new team and we were building everything from scratch.
I will rate this solution an eight out of ten. We haven't been using it very long, but we don't have any complaints. The interface is easy to work on, but sometimes it takes very long to refresh the information. Perhaps that can be improved. It is not a big problem but it would be nice if you could get what you need straight away. So an improvement in the design and speed of things would be great.
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?
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Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
A stable and scalable solution that ensured zero data loss for a client
Pros and Cons
- "My client had zero data loss while using the solution for backups and file security."
- "It would be good if they added some features that make the solution easier to access for everyone."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for our live cloud servers, such as our application servers. We also use the solution for backups and file security.
How has it helped my organization?
My client had zero data loss while using the solution for backups and file security.
What needs improvement?
It would be good if they added some features that make the solution easier to access for everyone.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've worked with the solution for the last one or two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Microsoft Azure File Storage's stability an eight or nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Microsoft Azure File Storage's scalability an eight or nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The solution is completely supported. They provide solutions to our problems.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The setup process for the solution is simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is suitable for medium and enterprise-sized businesses from a commercial standpoint. I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten because it is reasonably priced.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The solution is very competitive with AWS and Google's cloud solutions. They have common features, but I'm comparing them on a commercial basis.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Azure File Storage a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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Managing Partner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Supports all file formats but the pricing can be reduced
Pros and Cons
- "This solution supports all file formats."
- "The provider needs to collect more information about the products."
What is our primary use case?
Our use case depends on data structure types and needs of the customer. If I know that a customer has different types of structure, like semi-structured, unstructured, and structured data, then I have to use Azure Data Lake storage. If it's structured, I can directly use Azure SQL or Azure Synapse Analytics to process my data.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is that it supports many file formats like XML, CSV, XBRL, and media types.
What needs improvement?
I think the pricing of the product can be reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for one and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten. Enterprises, medium and small businesses can use this solution. The size of the company doesn't matter. It's suitable for any sized company.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple. I would rate the setup a five out of ten. Consultants are required for the deployment of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate the pricing a six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
My advice would be to get information about the products and features Microsoft provides. I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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BDM at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Easy to set up, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The best part is the accessibility to all the files."
- "The upload speed has room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for our clients to access their files from different locations.
What is most valuable?
The best part is the accessibility to all the files.
What needs improvement?
The upload speed has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Azure File Storage is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Azure File Storage is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. Two of us did the pilot testing before the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Azure File Storage is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a nine out of ten.
The entire organization of around 800 people uses Microsoft Azure File Storage.
I recommend Microsoft Azure File Storage to others.
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
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Operations Team Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Useful for storing files and great for pushing logs from different sources
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is straightforward and takes approximately twenty minutes."
- "The way retention policies are applied could be more optimized."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for the solution is storing files and calling in our code. Additionally, we use it to push logs from different sources, and whenever we have some transactions or logs related to them, we push them to a storage block and archive it for HR purposes.
What is most valuable?
All the features are good, and we have four types of storage, including Block Storage.
What needs improvement?
The way retention policies are applied could be more optimized. Additionally, the pricing should be more competitive with other CHPs, and stability can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. Approximately 300 to 500 people are utilizing this solution in our organization. We intend to increase the usage of this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used three other solutions.
What about the implementation team?
The initial setup is straightforward and takes approximately twenty minutes. Approximately two technical staff are required for deployment.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a nine out of ten. The solution is good, but improvements could be made to its stability and the way retention policies are applied could be more optimized.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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