Microsoft Azure Site Recovery

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Site Recovery from other similar products?

ASR helps organizations to migrate their onprem workloads to Azure and also helps in maintaining HA and DR for VMs that need to be available round the clock with minimal downtime and recovery point objective which other products are not providing with the amount that's being spent on ASR.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The way it helps in replicating workloads be it physical or virtual to a different region by handling app or vm protection in a controlled manner and can easily help monitor the progress.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not many may agree, costing per VM workload being 25$ will be painful for organizations who are looking for HA/DR which i feel is kind of a low light.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Critical workloads be it VDIs or app hosting machines or web servers that would need maximum availability during seasonal requirements, ASR comes in handy to broaden the scope of availability by spending a bit extra.

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Site Recovery from other similar products?

Azure Site Recovery offers a seamless replication approach that makes it quick and hassle-free to replicate your workloads to Azure.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite part of Azure Site Recovery is its low cost, Instead of paying for separate backup data centers, you might save money on infrastructure by using Azure as your disaster recovery location.

What do you dislike most about this product?

With Azure Site Recovery's feature-rich and comprehensive solution, there may be a learning curve for those who are inexperienced with the platform.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is very useful to recover sites and data using Azure site recovery, the integration with O365 makes it very easy to get to what you are looking for and fast.

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Site Recovery from other similar products?

Azure Site Recovery (ASR) sets itself apart in several key areas: Integration and Compatibility: Being a Microsoft product, it offers seamless integration with other Microsoft services. This includes both applications and infrastructures, providing a well-integrated disaster recovery plan across Microsoft-based IT ecosystems. Automation and Scalability: Azure Site Recovery allows for automated protection, replication, failover, and recovery of workloads, significantly reducing the chance of human error and providing scalability to match your business needs.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The automation capability is a standout feature of Microsoft Azure Site Recovery. This feature reduces the potential for human error and ensures business continuity by automating the entire disaster recovery process. The ability to customize recovery plans down to the order in which machines are recovered is incredibly beneficial.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One of the primary challenges with ASR is its cost. It offers a robust set of capabilities, but it comes at a higher price compared to some other solutions. Understanding the total cost of using ASR can be difficult, especially as it is directly linked to the scale of your operations and usage. Another potential drawback is the complexity. The initial setup and ongoing management can be complex, especially for those not already familiar with Microsoft's ecosystem.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For businesses heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, Azure Site Recovery is a compelling choice for its integration, automation, and scalability features. However, be prepared for the potential complexity during setup and ongoing management, so a dedicated IT team or specialist is advisable. Lastly, due to its cost structure, ensure to properly understand and plan for the cost associated with the scale of your operations. Make use of its drill features regularly to ensure your recovery plan is always up-to-date and effective.