As the popularity of cloud computing grows, so does the need for cloud-based backup solutions. Two of the most popular cloud providers, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), offer backup services that allow users to back up their data and systems to the cloud. But which one is better? In this blog post, we will compare Microsoft Azure Backup and AWS Backup to determine which cloud-based backup service is superior.
Microsoft Azure Backup
Microsoft Azure Backup is a cloud-based backup solution that allows users to back up their data to the cloud. Azure Backup offers several features including automated backups, backup scheduling, and backup retention policies. Azure Backup supports both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Pricing
Azure Backup pricing is based on the amount of backup storage used. Azure charges $0.20 per GB per month for backup storage. Additionally, there is a charge of $5 per month for each instance that is backed up.
Performance
Azure Backup uses incremental backups, which means that only changes made since the last backup are backed up. This helps to reduce the amount of data that needs to be transferred and stored in the cloud. Azure Backup also has a recovery time objective (RTO) of four hours for data restore.
AWS Backup
AWS Backup is a cloud-based backup solution that allows users to back up their data to the AWS cloud. AWS Backup offers several features including backup scheduling, retention, and life cycle management. AWS Backup supports both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Pricing
AWS Backup pricing is based on the amount of backup storage used. AWS charges $0.05 per GB per month for backup storage. There are no additional charges for instances that are backed up.
Performance
AWS Backup also uses incremental backups, which means that only changes made since the last backup are backed up. This helps to reduce the amount of data that needs to be transferred and stored in the cloud. AWS Backup has a recovery time objective (RTO) of four hours for data restore.
Comparison and Conclusion
Both Microsoft Azure Backup and AWS Backup offer similar cloud-based backup services. Both services offer incremental backups, backup scheduling, and retention policies. However, Azure Backup charges $0.20 per GB per month for backup storage, while AWS Backup charges only $0.05 per GB per month. This makes AWS Backup a more cost-effective option for users who need to back up large amounts of data.
In terms of performance, both services have an RTO of four hours for data restore. This means that users can quickly recover their data in the event of a disaster.
Overall, both Microsoft Azure Backup and AWS Backup are great cloud-based backup solutions. The choice between the two will depend largely on the needs and budget of the user.
References:
- Microsoft Azure Backup Pricing: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/backup/
- AWS Backup Pricing: https://aws.amazon.com/backup/pricing/