One of the best cloud services from Microsoft. I use it to back up and recover data in Microsoft Azure Cloud, and it works well for that purpose. Azure Backup is its native, agentless integration with the rest of the Azure ecosystem, combined with its enterprise-grade ransomware protection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has several limitations and pain points from the perspectives of various administrators and cloud architects. There are multi-cloud data lock-in concerns: you cannot natively send Azure backups directly to AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, or an on-premises physical appliance. Moving data out of a Recovery Services Vault to a different subscription or to a different region can also be painful. In addition, because it operates natively on the Azure control plane, compromised root administrator credentials or misapplied platform automation policies can still put data at risk, especially compared with entirely isolated external solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Full integration with the Azure Platform, offering structured solutions and the convenience of the same logic and menu structure as Azure.

It’s simple to set up complex schedules, and it supports a variety of products.

Backups have been reliable, and the pricing feels competitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The delineation between azure recovery vault and azure backups could be clearer on what they target. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the usability of Azure Backup, which makes the routine backup of my virtual machines and SQL databases very straightforward. The initial setup was very easy, making it a smooth transition from our previous provider. I also appreciate Azure Backup's data retention policies, which integrate seamlessly with my workflow and ensure that my backups are regular and effective. In comparison to Amazon, Azure delivers better performance and features that align with my needs, reaffirming my choice to switch. Overall, its efficient usability and robust data retention capabilities make it a valuable component of my data management strategy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The pricing point of Azure Backup can be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure Backup offers one-click automated scaling and centralized management via the Azure Backup Center. It provides built-in ransomware protection with isolated, immutable storage and allows granular, application-consistent recovery for both cloud and hybrid workloads with zero infrastructure overhead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Recovery Services vault must reside in the exact same region as the resources you want to back up. You cannot back up a VM directly to a vault in another region. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very easy to configure and manage Azure backup. Working excellent for small size of data backup Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As of now nothing specific to dislike in Azure backup as we are using for small scale infra Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Most of our customers have migrated their services from on-prem to Azure. They are using different services like virtual machines, Azure file share, Blob storage, database, etc. Different to other backup products or solutions, Azure Backup is the best and most seamless backup solutions for broader Azure ecosystem. It is integrated to all the Azure services. When deploying it, you can find the backup options in the page of every Azure resources.

It can also backup anything outside of Azure. With Azure Backup, you can management backup in a single portal for all services that your customers are using within Azure and on-prem.

The Azure backup working seamlessly with Azure Site Recovery to minimize the impact on disaster happened. We can minimize the downtime from full disaster recovery alongside backup.

The application-consistent backup is the best feature. It ensure that backup are application-consistent, not just file-consistent. When you restore system, it's restored to a usable status without any corrupted databases or incomplete transactions in applications. It's useful for SQL Server or any production applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing that I dislike. If there is one, the pricing could be much simpler. The pricing is based on storage tiers, retention policies and outbound data transfer cost. You need to understand how it charges if you just start using it. But after 1-2 months, you will understand how it works. Optimizing to get the balance of the cost and backup could be easily done too. So you don't need to worry too much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure Backup is used for both virtual machines and file shares. What I appreciate most is that once you set up the schedule, it operates just as expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn't much to dislike about this, except for the fee that's charged for keeping data over a long retention period. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Azure Backup's reliability in safeguarding my data. It provides peace of mind knowing my information is securely backed up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I sometimes find the interface a bit complex, and setting up certain configurations can be a bit challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I consider myself a pretty forgetful person and this application has definitely saved my life several times, from saving files, macros, analysis, to saving files that I have been looking for for a long time.

On a day to day basis it is very easy to implement, the interface is easy to use and it has several security tools that are quite useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only drawback I had with the platform was the time to create backups, since the logistics area uses quite large databases, the loading time of these was a bit long. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Seamless Integration: Azure Backup seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Azure services, making it easy for organizations already using Azure to implement a robust backup solution.

Flexibility: It offers flexibility in terms of what you can back up, whether it's virtual machines, on-premises servers, SQL databases, or even files and folders. This adaptability was a significant advantage.

Reliability: Azure's data centers are known for their reliability and redundancy. Azure Backup leverages this infrastructure to ensure that your data is safe and available when you need it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Limited Support for Non-Microsoft Systems: While Azure Backup is excellent for Microsoft-based environments, it may not be as well-suited for organizations heavily reliant on non-Microsoft systems and applications.

Backup and Restore Speed: Depending on the size of data and network bandwidth, some users reported that backup and restore processes could be slower than desired, particularly when dealing with large datasets.

Retrieval Costs: While storing data in Azure is often cost-effective, retrieving large amounts of data from backup storage could incur additional costs, which some users found surprising. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.