Managing remote access to cloud servers is a challenge for businesses that need secure, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Traditionally, Azure Bastion and AWS Bastion have been the go-to options for connecting to virtual machines via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) or SSH (Secure Shell) without exposing public IPs. However, these services come with additional costs that quickly add up.
At Cloud Orchestrate, we provide a cost-effective, secure alternative to Azure and AWS Bastion services. With our solution, businesses can seamlessly access their servers via RDP or SSH—without the unnecessary expenses of cloud-native bastion services. Let’s explore how this works and why it matters.
The Problem with Cloud-Provider Bastion Services
Cloud-based bastion services from Azure and AWS offer secure remote access but introduce challenges, such as:
- High Costs: Bastion services charge per-hour, per-region, and per-connection. This quickly increases cloud expenses.
- Limited Control: You’re locked into the cloud provider’s security model, often requiring additional configurations for integrations.
- Complex Networking: In multi-cloud or hybrid setups, using Azure or AWS Bastion can complicate networking with multiple VPCs or VNets.
- Performance Overheads: Cloud-native bastion solutions introduce latency, particularly in cross-region access scenarios.
Cloud Orchestrate: A Smarter Bastion Alternative
Cloud Orchestrate offers a self-hosted bastion solution that provides secure, on-demand access to your cloud infrastructure without relying on expensive, proprietary cloud services.
How Our Bastion Solution Works
- Web-Based Secure Access: Connect to your cloud-based servers via RDP or SSH directly from the Cloud Orchestrate interface—no need to expose public IPs.
- Agent-Based Deployment: A lightweight agent runs inside your cloud environment, managing secure remote access without requiring cloud provider bastions.
- WebSockets for Secure Tunnels: Instead of traditional VPNs or cloud-native bastions, Cloud Orchestrate establishes encrypted WebSocket tunnels for high-speed, secure access.
- Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Ready: Unlike cloud-provider bastion services, our solution works seamlessly across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
- Cost Savings: Eliminate per-hour and per-region fees associated with Azure Bastion and AWS Bastion, significantly reducing operational costs.
Key Benefits of Using Cloud Orchestrate’s Bastion Service
✅ Lower Cloud Costs – No need for Azure or AWS Bastion instances; keep remote access secure without extra per-hour charges.
✅ No Public IPs Required – Keep your cloud VMs private while enabling seamless remote access.
✅ Cross-Cloud & Hybrid Support – Works across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments.
✅ High-Performance Access – Secure, low-latency connectivity with WebSocket-based tunneling.
✅ Zero Trust Security – Role-based access control ensures that only authorized users can connect.
Ditch Cloud-Native Bastions and Save
If you’re tired of paying unnecessary fees for cloud-provider bastion services, it’s time to switch to Cloud Orchestrate. Our solution provides the same secure, reliable access to your servers—without the inflated costs.
Book a demo today and see how Cloud Orchestrate can help you simplify and secure your remote access strategy!
