The best feature is the ability to connect from anywhere.
ERP Manager with 1,001-5,000 employees
Simple and functional VPN with the ability to connect from anywhere
Pros and Cons
- "The best feature is the ability to connect from anywhere."
- "In the next release, Microsoft should add an option to schedule upgrades."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The cost could be lower. In the next release, Microsoft should add an option to schedule upgrades.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with this solution for nearly six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Azure VPN Gateway is stable.
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What other advice do I have?
Azure VPN Gateway is a simple VPN, and it works. I would rate it as eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Consultant at Open Source & Cloud Advisory Services Architect IBM
Has good networking and is faster than other platforms but it needs better troubleshooting features
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the networking. I didn't have a good experience with the networking that Sophos has."
- "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."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the networking. I didn't have a good experience with the networking that Sophos has.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway for three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability depends. Sometimes I need to change the VPN Gateway for another tool like Palo Alto or Checkpoint because Microsoft isn't always so consistent.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I don't have any problems with technical support. They're very good. The problem is the platform doesn't have enough tools to resolve problems but if you contact support, they have the ability to resolve anything.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
On-premise, I worked with other tools but my principal work is with Azure. I worked with Cisco ASA and Fortinet. I studied Cisco but I didn't work with it in an actual environment.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. It's not difficult.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it a seven out of ten.
It's simple to deploy, it's faster than other platforms, and it's scalable which is an important advantage.
In the next release, I would like to see more troubleshooting tools. I would also like to see the connection to remain consistent.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Straightforward initial setup, high performance, but lacking features
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is its performance. It is very fast."
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
The solution can be deployed on the cloud and on-premise.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is its performance. It is very fast.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway for approximately three years.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway has good support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used ExpressRoute previously.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is straightforward. It only involves a few mouse clicks to complete. I only need to subscript and I can terminate it whenever I want.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is the cheapest way for us to connect to our cloud infrastructure. Other solutions, such as ExpressRoute are very expensive.
When we want to build a traditional firewall on the Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, we have costs on the firewall license and the infrastructure machine costs on the Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway a six out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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