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reviewer919047 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
MSP
Has complete documentation and is stable and secure
Pros and Cons
  • "Some features of Azure are very important for us. You can control access for your company, it's not complicated managing the solution either. I think the solution is very stable, secure and the documentation Microsoft has on their website is complete. You can use it to find the solution's problems or implement solutions."
  • "An issue I encountered was around the integration of Identity. I lost some important information and I would like to see improvements with this."

What is most valuable?

Some features of Azure are very important for us. You can control access for your company, it's not complicated managing the solution either. I think the solution is very stable, secure and the documentation Microsoft has on their website is complete. You can use it to find the solution's problems or implement solutions. 

What needs improvement?

An issue I encountered was around the integration of Identity. I lost some important information and I would like to see improvements with this. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Azure for approximately 2 years now

How was the initial setup?

Azure is very easy to manage

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What about the implementation team?

We are a Microsoft partner and implement in-house.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing depends on the solutions I want to use, but I think the price is good because there are many free features in the solution. If you need something more advanced, like Azure AD Premium, you have other features available like risk management.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Azure a nine 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.
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reviewer1719114 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy to use, stable, and no installation required
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Azure is easy to use."
  • "I would prefer Microsoft Azure to increase the free trial, then developers can take advantage, and it could increase their sales."

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Azure is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

I would prefer Microsoft Azure to increase the free trial, then developers can take advantage, and it could increase their sales.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Azure for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately six customers using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support could be faster and the information should be more precise.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward because there is no installation required.

What about the implementation team?

The number of support staff that is required depends on the use case.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is a monthly fee you need to pay for the use of Microsoft Azure.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Microsoft Azure an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1333911 - PeerSpot reviewer
cloud solution architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Reliable, scalable, and has good support
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the familiarity of this solution."
  • "The initial setup could be simplified."

What is our primary use case?

We are CSP distributors. We are indirect resellers.

What is most valuable?

I like the familiarity of this solution.

What needs improvement?

No product is perfect, there is always room for improvement.

The solution to the market and the guidance for the customer should be streamlined.

From a customer perspective, it can be complex. It's a bit abstract for the customer.

They need to provide comprehensive and easy-to-understand guidelines for the customers to implement.

The initial setup could be simplified.

The customization could be improved.

I would like things to be easy for the customers and partners.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Azure for five years. I am a Microsoft engineer. It was my first job, and I have used it throughout the years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Azure is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a very scalable product.

How are customer service and technical support?

We like the technical support.

How was the initial setup?

It can be complex when you deploy it on your own.

I have studied it, for me it was easy, but for our customers, it could be simplified. We want to make their lives easier.

What about the implementation team?

Customers will need the help of an integrator or consultant.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Customers need to purchase additional services because of the complexity of it.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Microsoft Azure a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer1443363 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Pre-Sales at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Flexible, scalable, stable, and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "It is quick and easy to deploy. It is flexible, and we can deploy a resource anytime. We like and prefer the pay-as-you-go model."
  • "Its pricing should be better. In terms of features, I am yet to explore the whole solution, and the current features seem okay."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for virtual machines.

What is most valuable?

It is quick and easy to deploy. It is flexible, and we can deploy a resource anytime. 

We like and prefer the pay-as-you-go model.

What needs improvement?

Its pricing should be better. In terms of features, I am yet to explore the whole solution, and the current features seem okay.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is quite scalable. You can extend it both vertically and horizontally very quickly. Currently, we have approximately 50 users.

How are customer service and technical support?

We haven't had support issues.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy and quick to deploy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It has the pay-as-you-go model. Its pricing should be better.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We didn't evaluate other solutions. We trusted Azure because it is a Microsoft product, and Microsoft has been in the industry for a long time. Microsoft has been providing solutions for businesses for a long time, whereas other vendors mostly provide solutions for consumers.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution. We plan to keep using it.

I would rate Microsoft Azure a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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