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Company health

Employee growth
3% increase in the last year
Web traffic
11% decrease in the last quarter

Ratings

G2
4.5/5
(16)

Azure Bastion description

Azure Bastion provides secure and seamless RDP and SSH access to your virtual machines in the cloud, without exposing them directly to the public internet. Think of it as a secure gateway, managed by Microsoft, that lets your authorized personnel connect to virtual machines from anywhere, anytime, using their browser. It's a simple solution for enhanced security and easier remote management.


Who is Azure Bastion best for

Azure Bastion offers secure RDP/SSH access to virtual machines without public internet exposure. It acts as a secure gateway, simplifying remote management for IT professionals and developers using Azure. It supports Windows and Linux VMs and offers web-based access. A G2 rating of 4.5/5 stars reflects user satisfaction.

  • Best for enterprise companies.

  • Suitable for any industry.


Azure Bastion features

Supported

Azure Bastion allows you to view and control the desktop of remote computers using RDP.

Supported

Azure Bastion supports remote access to Windows VMs via RDP.

Supported

Azure Bastion supports up to 20 concurrent RDP and 40 SSH connections per instance, scalable up to 50 instances.

Supported

Azure Bastion provides web-based remote access to virtual machines without extra software.

Supported

Azure Bastion supports remote access to Linux VMs via SSH and RDP (with xrdp).


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Azure Bastion FAQ

  • What is Azure Bastion and what does Azure Bastion do?

    Azure Bastion offers secure RDP and SSH access to your Azure virtual machines directly through your browser, eliminating public internet exposure. This managed gateway simplifies remote management and enhances security for cloud-based VMs.

  • How does Azure Bastion integrate with other tools?

    Azure Bastion integrates seamlessly with Azure Active Directory for user authentication and utilizes your existing Virtual Network for secure communication. It directly supports RDP and SSH protocols, simplifying remote access to virtual machines without requiring complex configurations.

  • What the main competitors of Azure Bastion?

    Top Azure Bastion alternatives include ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Azure Virtual Desktop, N-able N-central, Atera, TeamViewer Remote, and Action1. These competitors offer similar remote access and management capabilities with varying features and pricing.

  • Is Azure Bastion legit?

    Yes, Azure Bastion is a legitimate and safe service offered by Microsoft. It enhances security by providing secure RDP and SSH access to virtual machines without public internet exposure. It's a trusted solution for streamlined and safe remote management.

  • How much does Azure Bastion cost?

    Azure Bastion pricing is based on hourly usage and data transfer. The standard hourly rate applies while the Bastion service is provisioned. Outbound data transfer is charged separately. Check the Azure pricing calculator for the most up-to-date product pricing information.

  • Is Azure Bastion customer service good?

    Customer reviews indicate that Azure Bastion's support team is responsive and provides quick solutions. However, some users have reported occasional lag and slow reboot times, which are attributed to the cloud-based nature of the product.


Reviewed by

MK
Michal Kaczor
CEO at Gralio

Michal has worked at startups for many years and writes about topics relating to software selection and IT management. As a former consultant for Bain, a business advisory company, he also knows how to understand needs of any business and find solutions to its problems.

TT
Tymon Terlikiewicz
CTO at Gralio

Tymon is a seasoned CTO who loves finding the perfect tools for any task. He recently headed up the tech department at Batmaid, a well-known Swiss company, where he managed about 60 software purchases, including CX, HR, Payroll, Marketing automation and various developer tools.

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