Azure Virtual Network vs. Lumen SD-WAN Solutions

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure Virtual Network
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft's Azure Virtual Network allows the user to gain granular control over network traffic, build a hybrid infrastructure, and create secure, isolated network topographies to run virtual machines and applications.N/A
Lumen SD-WAN Solutions
Score 6.3 out of 10
N/A
Lumen SD-WAN Solutions (formerly CenturyLink® SD-WAN) with hybrid connectivity is a WAN solution supporting scalable networks across a range of connectivity types. They integrate disparate connectivity types into seamless hybrid software-defined WAN.Gain complete visibility through a centralized customer portal. Branches can get out to the internet/cloud directly without hairpinning through a central HQ, improving performance. Lumen SD-WAN helps improve application performance, like application…N/A
Pricing
Azure Virtual NetworkLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Azure Virtual NetworkLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Azure Virtual NetworkLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Top Pros

No answers on this topic

Best Alternatives
Azure Virtual NetworkLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Small Businesses
Vultr
Vultr
Score 6.2 out of 10

No answers on this topic

Medium-sized Companies

No answers on this topic

Cisco Routers
Cisco Routers
Score 8.4 out of 10
Enterprises

No answers on this topic

Cisco Routers
Cisco Routers
Score 8.4 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
Azure Virtual NetworkLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Azure Virtual NetworkLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
For SAAS it's not required but for most of IAAS and PAAS components Virtual network are required the deployment of storage account doesn't require virtual network .
Read full review
Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
Although it is one of the most highly trusted and highly reliable high-speed internet connections, there are times when CenturyLink SD-WAN Solutions had unexpected outages which ran longer than normal causing service degradation. That should be looked at.
Read full review
Pros
Microsoft
  • Allows connectivity within Vnet
  • Secure Communication can be established
  • Security Rules can be enforced
  • Routing Can be Established
Read full review
Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
  • Internet Solutions.
  • Network Access Points.
  • High performing Routers.
Read full review
Cons
Microsoft
  • Integration of Express Routes needs to be simplified
  • Endpoints Security has to be available in Vnet itself
Read full review
Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
  • The quality of the fibre used.
  • Avoiding unexpected outages.
  • Package pricing.
Read full review
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
During Initial Phase itself on cloud Journey Azure Services was opted for there was no comparison done
Read full review
Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
It was my company's decision though on selecting to use Century Link SD-WAN Solutions. However it was very faster in the European region when compared to other products.
Read full review
Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Deployment of Gateway needs to be faster as it takes a lot of time which is negative
Read full review
Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
  • We were able to provide our solutions.
  • Application were running with out any issues.
  • It has god speed.
Read full review
ScreenShots