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“Unified Platform Streamlines Data Integrity But Requires Cost Management Oversight”
“Azure Provider for Terraform Lacks Full Resource Support During IaC Implementation”
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The strongest point for me, and there are a host of things to explore, is the integration with Azure Databricks for feature store workflow. I have been able to build feature tables and Delta live tables in Databricks, and Foundry does relatively well with navigating them. In my own process, I had to move around from platform to platform a great deal, so I appreciate Foundry's ability to provide one unified place for data integrity and experimentation.
Read Full ReviewAPI is working as expected, also integration with Azure credentials sdk and other tools made our development much faster and operative quickly. New models are included frequently which is very important for the current evolution of AI. As a third point i can say that is great that it includes multiple models, image, text, speech and all you need in one single resource in Azure.
Read Full ReviewOperational efficiency - centralized management simplifies administration and reduces manual intervention across data pipelines.
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I'm not directly involved in these conversations, but it has been impressed upon me that cost management is imperative. We often have to consult with our tenant managers to ensure that spinning up resources in Databricks and Foundry is tracked with disciplined tagging or it can result in unexpected costs. It has certainly made me more diligent in documentation and the process of our internal workflow.
Read Full ReviewAs mentioned in the discussion, during the implementation in our platform we faced that some of the resources that we needed to create were not yet available in the azure provider for terraform. We discussed with the support teams and we finally had to deploy it using scripts, which is not a best practice and duplicated the work we have to do in the future. As a user I think the UI can be improved, it looks very poor and not responsive enough.
Read Full ReviewThe initial setup and onboarding experience can be complex, especially for teams without prior exposure to advanced data platforms. Documentation and guided deployment resources could be improved to speed up implementation.
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Microsoft Foundry Reviews and Ratings
- BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYSTGov't/PS/EdEducationReview Source
Unified Platform Streamlines Data Integrity But Requires Cost Management Oversight
My experience with Microsoft Foundry has been largely positive. I primarily use it in conjunction with Azure Databricks, which has been a game changer in being able to handle heavy data prep and feature engineering. There is a bit of a learning curve for the interace, but being able to integrate feature stores in the foundry environment and the rest of our Azure data stack has expedited our analytical maturity for sure. - SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER10B+ USDManufacturingReview Source
Azure Provider for Terraform Lacks Full Resource Support During IaC Implementation
The tool is working fine, however we faced that azure rm provider is still not fully ready for implementing everything using IaC. Also the User Interface can be improved since for me it is a bit poor and some messages received in the chat are very hard to understand. As a benefit i would say that it is including models very rapidly and up-to-date and the API is working as expected. - TECHNICAL MANAGER<50M USDIT ServicesReview Source
A scalable and secure data foundation with strong Microsoft ecosystem integration
My overall experience with Microsoft Foundry has been very positive. The platform provides a strong and scalable foundation for managing, integrating and governing enterprise data workloads. What worked well is its deep integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, centralized data governance and enterprise grade security controls. While the solution is powerful, the initial setup & configuration can be complex for teams new to advanced data platforms and cost optimization requires careful planning. Overall, it delivers solid value for organizations looking for a unified and secure data foundation. - SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER50M-1B USDSoftwareReview Source
Effective Governance And Monitoring Enhance Traceability And Cost Oversight In Platform
Integration across all Azure ecosystem tools. Allowing me to connect AI models with storage, DB's and analytic services. Governance and monitoring are very useful for traceability and cost management. - IT ASSOCIATE<50M USDIT ServicesReview Source
Comprehensive AI Platform Offers Speed and Intelligence With a Steep Learning Curve
Microsoft Foundry is an exceptional, enterprise AI platform that delivers on speed, intelligence and governance. Organizations benefit from built-in security, centralized oversight and the ability to scale AI across their business.