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Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway provides exceptional networking and allows side-to-side connections and point-to-site VPN configurations within minutes.
It offers excellent interoperability with various firewall and access gateway vendors, supporting protocols like BGP for secure connections.
The VPN is highly scalable, accommodating different network bandwidths and expanding across diverse zones.
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is praised for its speed and performance, ensuring quick and efficient connections from any location.
Security is a standout feature, as it enhances network security without requiring access through the public internet.

CONS

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway needs improved troubleshooting tools as identifying traffic issues is challenging without support assistance.
Technical support requires enhancement, particularly for users without a support contract, as it can be slow and uncoordinated.
Features such as IPS zero-day threat protection and faster connectivity are lacking, limiting its functionality beyond a VPN.
Deployment is complex and could be simplified, and documentation for configuration settings could be clearer.
Pricing could be more affordable, making Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway accessible to a wider range of users.
 

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway Pros review quotes

Santiago Ochoa - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Open Source & Cloud Advisory Services Architect IBM
May 20, 2020
The most valuable feature is the networking. I didn't have a good experience with the networking that Sophos has.
CH
Executive Director at Consulting and Enterprise Integrations S.A. de C.V.
Sep 1, 2021
It works perfectly for me. It is very user-friendly in terms of the configuration and the setup process.
JL
Solution consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 30, 2022
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is its performance. It is very fast.
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VH
ERP Manager with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 3, 2022
The best feature is the ability to connect from anywhere.
reviewer1220712 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Cloud Architect at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 19, 2022
The interoperability with various firewall and access gateway vendors is one of this solution's most valuable features
BD
Cloud solution architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jul 25, 2022
It is scalable and depends on your chosen network bandwidth.
Ben AmaraSeif Alah - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Architect Azure at Thales
Nov 23, 2022
The side-to-side connections are valuable.
Syed Salman Jawaid Najmi - PeerSpot reviewer
Implementation Engineer - DevOps-MSP at ARPATech (Pvt) Ltd
Dec 14, 2022
What I like best about Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is that it's a managed VPN, so it's one of the most powerful VPNs I've ever found. It also provides point-to-site VPNs configurable within a few minutes.
HemantJoshi - PeerSpot reviewer
TEM Practice at Expleogroup
Apr 12, 2023
It is a stable solution in our company, and we monitor critical health and performance parameters daily and weekly.
JG
Cloud Engineer at Templaris
May 4, 2023
It is easy to configure.
 

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway Cons review quotes

Santiago Ochoa - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Open Source & Cloud Advisory Services Architect IBM
May 20, 2020
I would like for them to improve the troubleshooting features. We have some problems with traffic and I can't identify where the problem is coming from. I have to open a ticket with support until it gets resolved. Microsoft doesn't offer enough tools to resolve the issue.
CH
Executive Director at Consulting and Enterprise Integrations S.A. de C.V.
Sep 1, 2021
Their technical support could be better. If you don't have a support contract, it takes longer.
JL
Solution consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 30, 2022
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway could improve by providing IPS zero-day threat protection. For example, the IPS zero-day threat protection can monitor the user behavior to protect the infrastructure. The solution can only be used as a VPN, it is lacking features.
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VH
ERP Manager with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 3, 2022
In the next release, Microsoft should add an option to schedule upgrades.
reviewer1220712 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Cloud Architect at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 19, 2022
Make it completely routable, for example, if I have a gateway, I should be able to connect to whatever network I want on either side of the gateway, and the gateway should figure out which packet goes where.
BD
Cloud solution architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jul 25, 2022
It isn't stabilized on the first day, and you need to set up the channels properly.
Ben AmaraSeif Alah - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Architect Azure at Thales
Nov 23, 2022
Documentation and configuration settings can be improved.
Syed Salman Jawaid Najmi - PeerSpot reviewer
Implementation Engineer - DevOps-MSP at ARPATech (Pvt) Ltd
Dec 14, 2022
Connectivity could be improved in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway because it's not as stable, particularly when connecting a device tunnel.
HemantJoshi - PeerSpot reviewer
TEM Practice at Expleogroup
Apr 12, 2023
Considering my past interactions with Microsoft's support team, it is difficult to get the right support unless you find the right person to speak with from the customer support team.
JG
Cloud Engineer at Templaris
May 4, 2023
They should release a less expensive version of the solution.