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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87 Likeliness to Recommend
96 Plan to Renew
83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+90 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
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
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Feature Ratings
Analytics
Virtual Machine Backup
Backup Automation
Backup of Cloud Based Data
Integration With Storage Arrays
Backup Monitoring and Reporting
Automated Backup Testing and Verification
Application Awareness
Replication for High Availability
Deduplication Implementation
Replication for Long Term Storage and Disaster Recovery
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Vendor Support
Business Value Created
Ease of Data Integration
Breadth of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Availability and Quality of Training
Quality of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Customization
Usability and Intuitiveness
Microsoft Azure Backup Reviews
Glenn I.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Communications
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2022
Straight forward to use
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Backup from other similar products?
Easy to backup servers without the faff of policies etc
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy to use, don't have to think about the storage backend
What do you dislike most about this product?
So far I am happy with the product for what I have used it
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It makes it easy to backup all Azure items in one place with straight forward alerting etc
Pros
- Effective Service
- Performance Enhancing
- Efficient Service
- Caring
Ryan C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2022
Easy to use and navigate around
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Backup from other similar products?
Easy to backup full VM's and restore disks and full VM's on one screen
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy to navigate around and restore
What do you dislike most about this product?
Reporting isnt very easy to configure and is confusing
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Good product and is easy to use to manage backup and recovery from Azure
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Farjana L.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2022
Azure Backup is a must-have.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Backup from other similar products?
In the case of simple VM backups, Microsoft Azure Backup service is a good option. Use and maintenance are both accessible with this appliance. Reliable and well-integrated, such as Windows VMs, are an excellent choice (as are Azure SQL instances). It is simple to implement and configure, even for those with limited experience managing backup environments. Windows and Azure SQL instances are examples of Microsoft products that are integrated. Its visual identity can benefit from its user-friendly interface. It is effortless to restore and back up your data. Also, it has backup capabilities. As a result, it is a practical, one-of-a-kind tool.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Most importantly, it is effortless to back up our data with this software. It's very user-friendly. Examples of primary use cases include backup and disaster recovery. Azure Backup allows us to back up virtual machines and SQL databases. Azure Backup is a unique solution because it offers high support and guarantees. Microsoft's excellent support team handles our technical issues and questions and has a wide range of expertise. The service is quick and efficient. In addition to being functional, it is also dependable.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Azure Backup is a lightning-fast service! It would also be nice if there were a central location for managing backup schedules across the network. Using a graphical user interface (GUI) would be more efficient than manually checking settings on each machine. Each computer might have an agent utility that allows the user to customize or configure the backup.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Microsoft's data centers and the data stored in each data center are incredibly well-protected. It gives us confidence that our data is safe in Azure, no matter what happens in one building. Backups of both on-premises and cloud-based servers are made using this tool. You can save money by using it instead of other backup options. It's entirely cloud-based. Excellent product that I wholeheartedly recommend!
Pros
- Saves Time
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
