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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure Object Storage and Oracle Database Backup Service based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Public Cloud Storage Services solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"Object Storage's best feature is that it's easy to deploy.""With Microsoft Azure Object Storage, they are an open market.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is that it is on the cloud.""Microsoft Azure Object Storage is flexible and has all the features we need.""The key feature for us is the possibility to have a copy of our data and machines outside of our premises just in case of a disaster.""The most valuable feature is the cost value, which is very important for long term retention.""What I like most about Microsoft Azure Object Storage is that you have many ways to access it.""Microsoft Azure Object Storage offers hassle-free usage. It is easy to configure."

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"The interface is good.""From the database perspective, Oracle is the best.""It's a scalable product.""Oracle Database Backup Service is an easy-to-use consolidation solution that's dashboard-driven.""Replication and performance tuning are valuable features.""The most valuable feature is the ability to perform encrypted backups after any learning.""The product works very fast. It automates a lot of operations in the background.""The backup is reliable and intuitive."

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Cons
"The pricing of the solution can be improved.""Azure's technical support could be better - they take a long time to respond, and issues get transferred to multiple engineers, so you have to repeat the whole story every time without getting any proper resolution.""Microsoft Azure Object Storage is a pretty expensive solution.""The stability could be improved.""We would like it if we did not have to use another encryption solution to encrypt the storage.""The password retrieval process was very difficult.""One of the things that are currently important is consistency. To achieve this, another database called Cosmos DB is available. We want to have a similar consistency to the one in Cosmos DB but at a cheaper price.""I would like to have out-of-the-box connectors to make integration with other products easier."

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"The solution needs to add an archive function.""Oracle Database Backup Service is not a cheap solution.""It's already fast, but still, they could improve the speed.""The product's technical support services need improvement in terms of response time.""The product can protect from external data penetration, but the in-house IT team can access it.""We cannot use the product with other brands.""We encounter issues while restoring differential and cumulative backups.""They should base their strategy according to the country and the regulations there, and focus more on the on-premises deployment."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The cost is based on the amount of traffic and we paid approximately 18 lakh Rupees ($25,000 USD) last year."
  • "For the cloud, you get charges every day if you are going to download anything, besides the cost for storage those charges are always there."
  • "The cost of this solution is high compared to others, although there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
  • "The cost should be reduced to make it more competitive."
  • "Pricing is always confusing for all Microsoft products. For this solution, they do provide the estimates, but it is not easy to guess the exact amount that we will be billed."
  • "We have a separate package and pay extra for additional technical support."
  • "The licensing cost of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is monthly. We have two types of licenses. One is the EA enterprise license and the other is a CSP license."
  • "It has a pay-as-you-go model. So, you are only paying for what you store. It's an attractive model. You don't pay for a set; you pay for what you actually use."
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  • "It's an expensive solution and is an area that needs improvement."
  • "Price is always an area that could be made better, as it is quite expensive."
  • "On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Oracle Database Backup Service a seven or eight out of ten."
  • "The platform is expensive."
  • "The platform is expensive."
  • "The only problem with Oracle is its pricing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool has a pay-per-use pricing model. You need to pay for what you are consuming. It is not a complex model. It is not an expensive product. There is no need to pay extra money for the licensing… more »
    Top Answer:The product hangs sometimes. The password retrieval process was very difficult.
    Top Answer:From the database perspective, Oracle is the best.
    Top Answer:The pricing must be improved. The only problem with Oracle is its pricing.
    Top Answer:The product can protect from external data penetration, but the in-house IT team can access it. One simple update can mess up the entire system.
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Azure Object Storage, MS Azure Object Storage
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    Overview

    REST-based object storage for unstructured data in the cloud

    • Store infrequently accessed data in a low-cost cool storage tier
    • Store frequently accessed application data in a hot storage tier
    • Stream video, audio, and other media to web, mobile, or desktop applications
    • Power big data analytics
    • Access your data more securely, both over the wire and at rest

    Oracle Database Backup Service is a secure, scalable, on-demand solution for storing Oracle Database backups in Oracle Cloud.

    Oracle databases are backed up to Oracle Database Backup Service using the Oracle Database Cloud Backup Module. The module is available from Oracle Technology Network (OTN) and is tightly integrated with Recovery Manager (RMAN), so you can continue to use familiar RMAN commands for backup and restore operations.

    Sample Customers
    Umbraco, Xbox, Radioshack, 343 Industries, McKesson
    Omnis, JP Autoceste FBIH, Drive Software Solutions
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Media Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Government13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business78%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise71%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Azure Object Storage vs. Oracle Database Backup Service
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Azure Object Storage vs. Oracle Database Backup Service and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Azure Object Storage is ranked 10th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 45 reviews while Oracle Database Backup Service is ranked 13th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 10 reviews. Microsoft Azure Object Storage is rated 8.0, while Oracle Database Backup Service is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure Object Storage writes "Can be used to safely store big datasets in the cloud at a reasonable price". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Database Backup Service writes "A backup solution for data storage and restoration with point-in-time recover". Microsoft Azure Object Storage is most compared with Oracle Cloud Object Storage, Wasabi and Amazon S3, whereas Oracle Database Backup Service is most compared with Oracle Cloud Object Storage, Microsoft Azure File Storage, Amazon S3, Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) and Wasabi. See our Microsoft Azure Object Storage vs. Oracle Database Backup Service report.

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