Microsoft Azure

Pros

I have 3 Azure certifications at the moment and will continue the Developer path. I like that Azure is an extension of our datacenter but allows us to do a lot more since they are constantly abstracting services in order to gain ease of management. An example of this can be seen with containers since you can deploy them to AKS and manage the nodes but if it's a simple deployment you can deploy to Azure Web Apps or Azure Container Instance. If you want a full AKS deployment but do not want to manage node updates then Azure ContainerApps is a good solution. I really like that they offer Azure Open AI so companies can leverage a chat-gpt like environment that's private while allowing companies to add their data inside their tenant and not out to a public / popular service.

Cons

Signing up to previews can be difficult and often needs to involve sales reps before doing so to make sure we can have access to products.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Azure

Pros

Microsoft Azure is highly available, scalable and secure platform. It is very cost-effective, we can only pay for what we use, which significantly reduced our IT costs. It seamlessly integrated with other Microsoft products.

Cons

Managing Azure services can be complex with cloud expert staff. It can be expensive if not managed properly and optimized for efficiency. It is dependent on internet connectivity.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Azure

Pros

capacity scalability security easy to deploy

Cons

complexity understanding the billing procedure

Pros

Azure is a necessary component for any enterprise admin managing Microsoft users, licenses, and apps.

Cons

While Azure offers a multitude of insight and ability, it's quite difficult to navigate for unfamiliar users. That combined with the fact that many functions can be performed on other services such as MS365 and SharePoint Admin Center can be quite confusing.

Pros

Lots of quick integrations and prebuilt features for bringing on other tools and building a microsoft based stack.

Cons

Hidden pay walls with various pieces of services hidden behind tiering and no good definition of what goes where.

Pros

All the cloud tools it provides, they can speed up development.

Cons

Their sign in process is horible honestly.

Pros

The simplicity of the app make the most process smooth

Cons

Sometimes it can be buggy, it can be slow

Pros

Very good recourse for sharing programs with authorized producers.

Cons

I used Microsoft Azure couple times and I had no issues.

Pros

Windows and Linux compatibility. Very easy to set up

Cons

Price and performance. More downtime than the competitor

Pros

Scalable services and robust cloud solutions.

Cons

Complex setup for beginners, very difficult to get a handle on

Pros

One of the standout features of Microsoft Azure is its comprehensive suite of services, covering everything from computing and storage to AI and machine learning. Its scalability and flexibility empower businesses to tailor solutions to their specific needs, all supported by Microsoft's robust security and global infrastructure.

Cons

While Microsoft Azure offers a vast array of services, its complexity can be daunting for newcomers. Navigating the numerous features and understanding their interactions requires a steep learning curve. Additionally, occasional downtime or service disruptions, albeit infrequent, can disrupt operations, highlighting the importance of robust backup and contingency plans.

Pros

So, I am an Azure Active directory Engineer and, in my opinion, following are thing are the key highs of MS Azure.

Data Security
In my opinion data is one of the most important things for any of our business partners. And I totally support that Azure has the one of the best data securities.

Graphical User Interface

As an Azure AD engineer, for me once of the key factor is GUI. And Azure offers the best GUI to with.

Access Controls/Permissions

Access control and permission are the critical, as I'm an Active directory engineer and managing permissions and control for the user plays an important role in my department and azure plays a very significant role and helps us to manage.

User Management
Again, as an Azure AD engineer, I need to manage user in a proper hierarchy for our active directory. So full stars to make it easier from our side us to make user management easier for us.

Cons

The things I disliked about azure are as follows. But this opinion may change from user to user.

Pricing complexity: Azure's pricing structure can be intricate, making it challenging to predict costs and avoid unexpected charges.

Management complexity: Managing a complex Azure environment can be time-consuming and require specialized skills.

Pros

1. It offers improved data security
2. It's highly scalable with excellent DR functionality & analytics
3. It offers a suite of compliance-oriented frameworks that conform to major regulations

Cons

1. Complexity and high training costs.
2. It has high cold start latency
3. There's no easy mechanism for automated backups

Pros

Plethora of features, cloud services you ened to setup your application , environment , labs and whatnot

Cons

Sometimes with so many services and features at your disposal , it takes time to get acquainted with the product.

Pros

It's easy to understand the costs, provision VDI and Virtual Machines, and get them running in a matter of minutes, with RBAC and data security enabled.

Cons

There is a STEEP learning curve to understand what is needed, how to deploy, and the vNets

Pros

Ease of setup.
Customer support.
Industry standard.
Free student plan for one year.

Cons

Might be expensive.
Low time trial.
Might be technically difficult for beginners.

Alternatives Considered

Pros

It's perfect for web developers developing large scale platforms. It has integrated Visual Studio, which is the best IDE to write code. I had a free access to all tools as a student, and it also contains free cloud storage and courses to learn.

Cons

It has limited offline functionality and if you are a beginner into tech it can be a bit confusing when you encounter all the complex tools it offers.

Pros

What I liked most about Microsoft Azure was the wide variety of services it offers. From basic services such as storage, virtual machines or virtual networks, to more advanced services for artificial intelligence, machine learning, mixed reality, containers or non-SQL databases. I loved having hundreds of cloud options to solve practically any scenario. Being able to easily test and combine different services allowed me to innovate and test new solutions for my clients with a lot of flexibility

Cons

What I liked least about Azure was the initial learning curve to master all its complexity and number of options. While I really appreciate the flexibility, the wide variety of services and technologies also make Azure more difficult to learn at first compared to other simpler cloud solutions. I needed to dedicate a lot of time to familiarize myself with all the concepts, define the appropriate architecture and know how to really take advantage of its full potential. However, I recognize that as I gained more experience, the curve became much more bearable

Pros

- As a SAP Consultant, most of our clients are moving to the cloud for the flexibility and cost effective benefits it offers. Microsoft Azure provides cloud services as Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS) and Platform as a service (PaaS). Most of our SAP clients employ IaaS for the deployment of SAP ERP. - Microsoft has invested several data centres across the world - something that ensures low latency. - One of the most important aspects of cloud is the ability to scale and downscale as and when needed. With Microsoft Azure, a client can decide to increase their cloud resources (RAM, Memory, Processor) in a click of a button. Microsoft only charges for the resources used. This kind of flexibility is a big deal as far as cost of the product is concerned because a business a can downscale or upscale according to the current business needs.- Another obvious advantage of Azure comes from the fact that it is a Microsoft Product and therefore seamlessly integrates with the other massive Microsoft Products like Office 365

Cons

- As much as Microsoft Azure can be a cost effective option for some businesses, it can be an expensive option for others. - Another issue with Cloud is that some clients might not be comfortable with the fact that their data is being hosted in a data center sitting in another country. It will take some time before everyone evolves as far as this is concerned

Pros

Very helpful especially for people who don't know how to navigate Microsoft

Cons

No dislikes about Microsoft at all love it

Pros

It is highly scalable with simple data management.
Azure DevOps is great in web design and development has many features.
Security well maintained with it's robust encryption.

Cons

For new users it may take a while to learn.

Pros

From the start the Microsoft Azure has very good GUI and it is very friendly to the users and I recommend everyone to use it in their daily operations as the best Cloud provider in the world.

Cons

I think they need to add more features into the platform to increase the availability of more services into their platform.

Pros

Microsoft Azure is one of the top cloud computing platforms along with other top players like Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud.In this review, I will talk about my experience with Microsoft Azure. It is one of the best cloud platforms in the market and has almost all the features you would want in a cloud solution. I use it for both personal and professional use.I use it to create virtual machines that I can access from anywhere through Remote desktop platform. I use the virtual machines for different tasks related to my work. Microsoft Azure gives you a free trial version that has 200 dollars credit when you sign up. The free credit is valid for a whole month and with it, you can access all the premium features of Microsoft Azure.One of the most important aspects of cloud is scalability. Microsoft cloud data centres are available in different areas across the globe and with this comes low-latency and the ability to scale or down scale as needed. The pricing system of Microsoft Azure is that you only pay for what you have used in a specific month. There are no fixed monthly charges. This is a very good cost-effective system in my opinion.Apart from Virtual machines, Azure offers a variety of other services including Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, networking, and storage.

Cons

Some organizations may still not be comfortable to go cloud due to security concerns of their data being stored in a different country/region.

Pros

I like that it has a easy user interface for customers to use. It is relatively easy to navigate and the dashboards give you summarized information that you need. Azure provides a wide range of services and the ability to scale resources up or down based on demand. This flexibility supports varying workloads and business needs.

Cons

I believe it has a slightly complex pricing structure - with various factors affecting costs such as compute, storage, and data transfer fees. It requires careful planning to avoid unexpected charges.

Pros

Microsoft Azure has proven that it is much faster, more efficient platform. It let us setup VM easily and a great help to remote users.

Cons

The challenge that I am facing is with the service feature differences. So confusing sometimes. So far I have not bad experience with Microsoft Azure.

Pros

One of its greatest strengths is that it is universally used and able to connect and be used with almost all software and programs out there.

Cons

Maybe the biggest con is that Microsoft products are not always the easiest to configure for special circumstances and Azure would fall into this category sometimes.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Azure

Pros

Expansive product covering almost every application that you could need to implement in the cloud.

Cons

Hard to get into Azure and learn the tools from zero knowledge.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Azure

Pros

What I liked most about Microsoft Azure is its seamless integration with other Microsoft services and the vast range of tools for developers. The platform’s scalability and global reach are impressive.

Cons

What I liked least was the initial learning curve for navigating some of the advanced features, but the extensive documentation helps overcome this quickly.

Pros

Among all the providers of cloud computing, we agreed to settle with the most prominent of them all. Azure provide us with robust data storage and management . It help us securely store and retrieve our large quantities of data including images and documents. Azure SQL provide us with a scalable relational database and Cosmos help handle complex and diverse data. Azure has amazingly integrated with AI and Machine learning which enable us leverage deep analytics and automation. ML models, allow us to gain valuable insights from our data and in-built AI models help with tasks such as speech recognition. Microsoft Azure provide a unified visibility of our environments. Allowing us to monitor and manage our diverse data sources. The OMS, offer security to our hybrid environment. With threat intelligence, patch management and malware detector, it has streamlined our operations and improved security of our networks. Azure integrates with our infrastructure which has enabled us to run azure in our own hardware saving us hardware cost. We have leveraged PaaS function which enable us publish and manage our websites effectively.

Cons

Microsoft Azure is complex. From right on deployment to using it.

Pros

Microsoft Azure centralized platform has enabled me to manage users and devices in one place, and has been very effective.

Cons

There is a bit of a learning curve to get to know how to use. There also seems to be a lot of changes within the Microsoft environment and things get moved around.

Pros

In Microsoft Azure, setting up you initial cloud environment quite easy. Microsoft Azure also provide a professional support if you needed help

Cons

Microsoft Azure can be complicated sometimes. With so many services and features, it's confusing which services is the best approach for different kind of scenarios.

Pros

Scalability, different Integrations, Security features and high availability/reliability are the features that I like about Microsoft Azure

Cons

One of the biggest cons of Microsoft Azure are its learning curve

Pros

Very comprehensive, can cater for prettt much everything

Cons

Cost complexity, far to difficult to understand and to research within the toolset provided.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Azure

Pros

What I like most about Microsoft Azure is its ease of use and intuitive UI. Navigating through Azure's portal feels seamless, with everything well-organized and easily accessible, whether I'm on a desktop, tablet, or even a mobile device. The centralized dashboard makes managing resources simple, even across multiple projects.

Azure also shines in providing actionable recommendations for optimizing performance, especially for web applications and databases. Its built-in analytics and insights tools are invaluable for pinpointing areas to enhance speed, efficiency, and overall user experience. When it comes to storage, Azure is robust and versatile, offering a range of scalable options that integrate smoothly with other services.

Overall, Azure delivers a comprehensive, user-friendly experience that empowers me to manage, optimize, and scale my resources with confidence.

Cons

Azure’s cost structure confusing and challenging to manage, which can make it difficult to budget or anticipate expenses accurately. Also, while Azure’s hybrid cloud capabilities are powerful, setting them up is complex and often requires significant expertise​

Pros

Microsoft Azure provides reliable cloud storage, computing, networking, infrastructure, resources, and tools for solution development and deployment. The analytical services and SQL solutions are fast and integrate seamlessly with on-premises SQL Server systems. The platform is secure, easy to implement, and continuously adds new features and advanced AI capabilities. The customer support is friendly and responsive. Also, Azure has an extensive learning platform and solution architecture center to help developers design and optimize better cloud solutions.

Cons

Azure continuously adding new features is critical for success, but it is a bit overwhelming and requires continuous learning to keep up with the latest updates.

Pros

the free trial they offer for new users to test their services and get to know their quality and have an in-depth sight of the services they offer

Cons

needs to be expertly managed and maintained, expertise is a requirement

Pros

The wide range of services offered by Microsoft Azure are what I find most interesting. As a developer, what i value most is its smooth connection with different tools, such as Visual Studio and GitHub, because it simplifies deployment and testing. Azure has excellent scalability capabilities that make it easy for applications to handle increasing workloads. It is also perfect for enterprise-level projects due to its excellent compliance.

Cons

The pricing of service is one drawback, as it can be load, particularly for smaller jobs. Because of the intricacy of the platform, it can be overwhelming to navigate through all of the services accessible, especially for newbies.

Pros

All end user interface is very clear, all services, are easy named to learn, also it seems cheaper than having on-prem physical and virtual infrastructure.

Cons

Sometimes when you open a support ticket, it takes days for them to make arrangements to meet.

Pros

There is ton's of feature I would like to tell. but most of the feature I usually used is about the AI and Virtual Machine's It was really easy to setup just have few clicks and it will setup!

Cons

Overall the experience was great but the problem... well there is problem, May be i am the only one I getting that. When I delete the Virtual Machine and Containers after that I didn't use azure for months because of my exam's suddenly I got mail from Microsoft and it says your bill amount 300 INR I was surprised why ? I deleted all machines but when I logged in there was some resources running on , To be honest idk it was a glitch or My mistake

Pros

It has very powerful internal services that helps you to build infrastructure and propagate your applications. The services that Azure provide are very stable. Also on top of services, you can always install security components.

Cons

Azure should improve its live support for each services. Some of them has live support option but some of them has not. In case of issues with the services, we always need live support.

Pros

Flexibility, transparent pricing, enterprise level security and standards, marketplace.

Cons

Some services are expensive/can get expensive quick. UI is constantly receiving updates which is great most of the time but sometimes things move around without your knowledge.

Pros

Two things the cloud based LDAP and the ability to create any server that I need. Plus getting free monthly credits from 365 is just amazing

Cons

It took me longer than it did with Amazon AWS to figure out

Pros

The main differentiator aspects in this tool is design development. It is quite efficient in that. Validation, prototyping and simulation can be done at any stages of the design. It has enabled continuous improvement and proficiency with the techniques and technologies. Over time, quality and efficiency are realized.

Cons

Configuration was not easy for me. It took me a while to interface the tool with my operations but eventually made it. It is working well.

Pros

It is a great place to build and organize an infrastructure and workspace to fit the company needs.

Cons

I love Azure in how they manage their backups, their cloud storage, and pay for what you use.

Pros

Azure has it all and is extendable by you or thousands of developers, thus, regardless of your payload, Azure have you covered from small static website to planet scale systems.

Cons

Sometimes you need to figure out the best tool to use as there are just a ton of possible solutions. Here the community and online documentation comes to help so....

Pros

I like how easy is to get started once I created my account and Azure has a lot of features

Cons

Documentation could be better, sometimes I don't understand some code and there's no documentation available just making a click

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Azure

Pros

It provides powerful tools for scaling, security, and AI-driven analytics, making it adaptable to any business need. The seamless integration with Microsoft products and excellent global support make it even more valuable for modern cloud solutions.

Cons

Complex pricing structure, which can be challenging to predict and manage, especially for smaller businesses or new users. Additionally, certain services have a steep learning curve, which can require a significant time investment to fully utilize.

Pros

Great application for team management and application management. Whenever it comes to projects and team projects, I like

Cons

Not to be mistakened for theze other project management apps the azure experience is the way.

Pros

If you are already a programmer using the Microsoft software ecosystem, Azure is the cloud for you.

Cons

The pricing can be a bit expensive. There are a number of free services and if you don't need to scale up a lot you can probably accomplish a lot on the Azure cloud for free.

Pros

for closer access points to the cloud normally the stability is better than other cloud services proven. overall consume is easy to check

Cons

constant changes in product names and descriptions

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Azure