Azure Virtual Network vs. OpenVPN Access Server

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 .

Incentivized

OpenVPN is great for anyone who needs to access internal company resources while away from the office. For us, it's useful for our office staff if they need to work from home for a day or are at a work conference. I can see where it would not be helpful if you didn't store much on your intranet, but we do, so it's very helpful.

Incentivized

• Allows connectivity within Vnet
• Secure Communication can be established
• Security Rules can be enforced
• Routing Can be Established

Incentivized

• Secure
• Easy setup
• 2 free users
• automatic updates

Incentivized

• Integration of Express Routes needs to be simplified
• Endpoints Security has to be available in Vnet itself

Incentivized

• None, it accomplishes everything we need it for.

Incentivized

We've never had any issues with usability. The UI is very intuitive, and our general user base (which is not very tech-savvy) can use OpenVPN with two clicks since we have SAML set up. It's the easiest thing ever for them, and I don't know how we'd even begin to improve on it.

Incentivized

During Initial Phase itself on cloud Journey Azure Services was opted for there was no comparison done

Incentivized

We found OpenVPN to be more cost-effective vs Azure. In addition, it was easier to install, deploy, and manage

Incentivized

• Deployment of Gateway needs to be faster as it takes a lot of time which is negative

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• Only 2 free users, it would be nice if they would expand to 5.
• Easy way to establish a VPN backbone between two locations
• Great for work at home or BCP events.

Incentivized