Azure Blob Storage - a cost-effective and sensible option
April 25, 2022
Azure Blob Storage - a cost-effective and sensible option
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Azure Blob Storage
We used Azure Blob Storage as a staging ground for storing spreadsheet files needed for a forecasting model. We were looking for a cost-effective storage solution that could also accommodate different data types. Additionally, files that were not accessed frequently could be stored in archive storage, allowing more flexibility for the user.
- Easy to work with - drag and drop
- Capable of long term retention
- Relatively low cost
- Good for different data formats
- Allows archival storage
- UI needs improvement
- Search for files can be slow
- Additional details in documentation would be nice
- Cost
- Easy to use
- Security
- Sped up the development time
- Less project costs as storage is cheap
- Better security of data
- Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)
Azure Blob Storage was used only because we were already using it for other projects, and it has a good reputation for being a reliable cloud provider. It also has widespread regional availability and allows for data replication. It can also be easily accessed via the API or by the console, which makes it a solid, user-friendly option.
Do you think Azure Blob Storage delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Azure Blob Storage's feature set?
Yes
Did Azure Blob Storage live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Azure Blob Storage go as expected?
I wasn't involved with the implementation phase
Would you buy Azure Blob Storage again?
Yes