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Azure DNS

Read 31 Azure DNS reviews
9,216 views|7,868 comparisons
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Dyn

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  • "The solution payment model is based on how many users use it. This is not an expensive solution, but it can depend on how long we use it. However, if the price was decreased it would be helpful."
  • "We have an enterprise license agreement with Microsoft. Their pricing is competitive. I would rate it a three and a half out of five."
  • "The solution itself is free but you need to pay for the Microsoft Azure infrastructure and host your domains in Azure to use it."
  • "The solution's price is reasonable."
  • "The price is low and it's a reasonable price for that product."
  • "Azure DNS is a cheap solution, and I rate it a two out of ten for pricing."
  • "We use the tool's free version."
  • "To use Azure DNS, I need to buy the license meant for Windows Server."

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    Azure DNS or Amazon Route 53?
    Top Answer:Azure DNS is a hosting service of DNS domains. It has excellent operating time and performance, resulting in fast resolution. We like the ability to view everything in the Azure portal - this makes… more »
    What do you like most about Azure DNS?
    Top Answer:Can be configured to achieve a hundred percent reliability
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    What needs improvement with Azure DNS?
    Top Answer:There's always room for improvement in any product. The reason I rate it highly is because within Azure, everything is managed through a single console called the Microsoft Azure management console… more »
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    Ranking
    2nd
    out of 24 in Managed DNS
    Views
    9,216
    Comparisons
    7,868
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    320
    Rating
    8.4
    15th
    out of 24 in Managed DNS
    Views
    816
    Comparisons
    858
    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
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    Overview

    Azure DNS is a hosting service for DNS domains, providing name resolution using Microsoft Azure infrastructure. By hosting your domains in Azure, you can manage your DNS records using the same credentials, APIs, tools, and billing as your other Azure services.

    Oracle’s Dyn is a pioneer in managed DNS and a leader in cloud-based infrastructure to connect users with digital content and experiences across a global internet. Dyn's solution is powered by a global network that drives 40 billion traffic optimization decisions daily for more than 3,500 enterprise customers, including preeminent digital brands such as Netflix, Twitter, Linkedin and CNBC. Adding Dyn's best-in-class DNS and email services extend the Oracle cloud computing platform and provides enterprise customers with a one-stop shop for Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).

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    Radix, Distil, Hotel Planner, Seeking Alpha, University of East London, Yashi, Chadwicks of Boston, Bon-Ton
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm27%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Retailer13%
    Pharma/Biotech Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Educational Organization6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Azure DNS is ranked 2nd in Managed DNS with 31 reviews while Dyn is ranked 15th in Managed DNS. Azure DNS is rated 8.4, while Dyn is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Azure DNS writes "Offers good performance and helps its users with disaster recovery". On the other hand, Azure DNS is most compared with Amazon Route 53, Cloudflare DNS, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox DDI and Akamai Edge DNS, whereas Dyn is most compared with No-IP Managed DNS, Cloudflare DNS, Neustar UltraDNS, Google Cloud DNS and Cisco Umbrella.

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