We performed a comparison between Azure DNS and Infoblox DDI based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Managed DNS solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."If you're running your enterprise application on Azure, it's convenient to use Azure DNS. It has native integration with other Azure solutions, and Microsoft is a globally recognized DNS provider. You also get CDN services. If you're a media company that requires on-demand data streaming, your DNS plays a vital role by working with CDN services to publish your application. It's cheaper and easier to expand your solution."
"The DNS resolution is the most valuable feature."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The best feature is the domain register. The other great feature is that whenever you create any resources, Azure DNS will automatically create a record for you."
"The most valuable features of Azure DNS are the DNS forwarder and the DNS additional record editions."
"The initial setup is straightforward and not that complex."
"The solution allows you to host DNS service without using Azure's servers."
"The solution is easy to use and flexible."
"The best feature is the user interface."
"Infoblox DDI prioritizes DNS security, which is crucial for the security department."
"Infoblox has more technology patents than any of its competitors."
"It offers an easy initial setup."
"The most valuable feature of Infoblox DDI is its IP Address Management (IPAM) tool. This tool allows for the effective management of IP addresses and provides the capability to detect duplicates, hence its moniker "discovery." Another feature that I find particularly useful is the integration of DNS, which can be seamlessly integrated with your existing primary DNS server, making the overall experience much more seamless and efficient."
"Infoblox DDI is a good tool if you want to centralize everything in your environment...It is a stable solution."
"The scalability could improve."
"The initial setup of this solution could be less complex and require less manual configurations."
"The process of creating a virtual mission could be improved."
"The support from Microsoft in India is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The product must provide information on which DNS or application is consuming the most budget."
"While it's stable, there's always room for improvement to ensure it remains reliable."
"The licensing cost should be improved."
"The CDN integration could be improved."
"The solution is expensive."
"They need to reconsider their pricing for their SMB customers. It is a hurdle for them to manage the price."
"They need to provide more training and tutorials than what's provided on the website."
"The recategorization part takes longer with Infoblox DDI compared to other companies like Symantec, Zscaler, and Palo Alto."
"Regarding an upcoming release of Infoblox DDI, I would like to see an improvement in the existing integration with Ansible. Currently, the integration is not up to par and requires further enhancements, particularly in Ansible version 2.5. Additionally, the GUI is slow, it could be improved."
Azure DNS is ranked 2nd in Managed DNS with 31 reviews while Infoblox DDI is ranked 8th in Managed DNS with 6 reviews. Azure DNS is rated 8.4, while Infoblox DDI is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Azure DNS writes "Offers good performance and helps its users with disaster recovery". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Infoblox DDI writes "An excellent tool that provides an overall centralized view of everything in an environment, majorly the security part". Azure DNS is most compared with Amazon Route 53, Cloudflare DNS, Cisco Umbrella, Google Cloud DNS and Quad9, whereas Infoblox DDI is most compared with BlueCat Integrity, VitalQIP, Cisco Network Registrar, Cloudflare DNS and Amazon Route 53. See our Azure DNS vs. Infoblox DDI report.
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