What is Microsoft Azure Backup?
Protect your data with a cloud-based backup as a service Keep your data in Azure and on-premises safe. Backup supports VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines running on Linux and Windows, as well as physical Windows Servers.
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89 Likeliness to Recommend
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98 Plan to Renew
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86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
- Product Experience:
- 95%
- Negotiation and Contract:
- 90%
- Conflict Resolution:
- 93%
- Strategy & Innovation:
- 93%
- Service Experience:
- 94%
Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.
+93 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Microsoft Azure Backup?
Pros
- Saves Time
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
FOUR EYES principle
Recovery Automation
AI tech support
Integration with Other Security Software
AI enhanced predictive backup
Backup Automation
Analytics
Virtual Machine Backup
Backup of Cloud Based Data
Replication for Long Term Storage and Disaster Recovery
Deduplication Implementation
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Ease of IT Administration
Business Value Created
Vendor Support
Breadth of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Quality of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Availability and Quality of Training
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Customization
Microsoft Azure Backup Reviews
Laureen S.
- Role: Finance
- Industry: Banking
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Feb 2025
Fantastic product, a little pricey
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Backup from other similar products?
It's ability to integrate with windows server and other Microsoft platforms making it easy for companies already running on these products to adopt it.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Provision of infrastructure as a service support with strong analytical features.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Costly to deploy
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Great products for companies interested in IAAS
Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
- Inspires Innovation
Arun Prakash G.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Feb 2025
Fantastic product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Backup from other similar products?
Nothing as such from my experience
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Ease of use
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing as such
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Cost effectiveness
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Unique Features
Chintan P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Feb 2025
Reliable, but lacks flexibility in restore options
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Backup from other similar products?
Microsoft Azure Backup smoothly integrates with Azure services, which is a big win for businesses already using the platform. It’s super easy to manage backups for both cloud and on-prem environments, and the built-in encryption keeps data secure. The pricing is flexible, which helps keep costs in check. For those already invested in Microsoft’s ecosystem, Azure Backup offers a more streamlined and cohesive solution compared to other options, especially when managing hybrid environments.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
What I really like about Microsoft Azure Backup is how scalable and cost-effective it is. You only pay for what you use with Pay as you go subscription, which makes it ideal for growing businesses that need flexibility. It handles a wide range of workloads, from virtual machines to file backups, and the setup is straightforward, making it easy to get up and running without a lot of hassle.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Microsoft Azure Backup has limited granularity in restore options. While it works well for full VM or file-level backups, there are times when more detailed or application-specific restores could be smoother. Additionally, the lack of full disk or image-based backup for physical servers can be a drawback for businesses with hybrid environments.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you're considering Microsoft Azure Backup, I'd recommend taking the time to thoroughly understand your backup needs and retention requirements before getting started. It's a great choice for businesses already using Azure, as the integration is seamless. However, if you need advanced restore options or full disk-based backups, you might want to explore additional tools. Also, keep an eye on costs while it's flexible, pricing can vary depending on storage and backup frequency, so plan accordingly.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Caring
- Security Protects
- Reliable
Cons
- Inhibits Innovation
- Slower Product Innovation
