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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88 Likeliness to Recommend
98 Plan to Renew
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86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
- Product Experience:
- 94%
- Negotiation and Contract:
- 90%
- Conflict Resolution:
- 92%
- 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
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Feature Ratings
FOUR EYES principle
Recovery Automation
Integration with Other Security Software
AI tech support
AI enhanced predictive backup
Backup Automation
Analytics
Backup of Cloud Based Data
Virtual Machine Backup
Deduplication Implementation
Replication for Long Term Storage and Disaster Recovery
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Ease of IT Administration
Vendor Support
Business Value Created
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
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
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Dejan N.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2022
Easy to use, automated
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Backup from other similar products?
Cloud backup and replication
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Cloud backup and replication
What do you dislike most about this product?
Don't keep backup for long time, but you must pay for this backup
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Buy if you need retention for small period of time.
Pros
- Unique Features
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
Cons
- Less Caring
- Less Reliable
- Vendor Friendly Policies
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Anubhav A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Mar 2022
A Comprehensive and Easy-to-Use Solution for Cloud
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Azure Backup from other similar products?
Microsoft Azure Cloud Backup is a comprehensive cloud-based backup solution that enables you to protect your data in the cloud. It is easy to use and provides a wide range of features, including flexible data protection, global deduplication, and support for both physical and virtual environments.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The favorite aspect of this Microsoft Azure Cloud Backup is that it is very reliable and efficient. It has helped me to protect my data and keep it safe from any potential threats.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Microsoft Azure Cloud Backup is a good service, but there are a few things I dislike about it. First, I don't like that you can't back up your entire hard drive. You can only back up specific folders. Second, I don't like that the restore process is a little complicated. It's not difficult, but it's not as simple as restoring files from a backup drive.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are considering Microsoft Azure Cloud Backup, I would recommend that you first assess your needs and evaluate the features and pricing of Azure Backup. Azure Backup offers a variety of features, including the ability to back up data to Azure, to a local disk, or to a remote site. Additionally, Azure Backup offers a variety of pricing options, so you can find a plan that fits your needs.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Effective Service
- Inspires Innovation
- Over Delivered
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