Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Reviews

Name: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Brand: Dell Technologies
Rating: 4.0 (13 reviews)

4.0 out of 5

13 reviews
90% willing to recommend

What is Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

PowerProtect Data Manager offers efficient data protection capabilities leveraging the latest evolution of Dell trusted protection storage architecture.

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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is the #6 ranked solution in top Deduplication Software and #13 ranked solution in best Backup and Recovery Software. PeerSpot users give Dell PowerProtect Data Manager an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is most commonly compared to Veeam Data Platform: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs Veeam Data Platform. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 56% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a educational organization, accounting for 14% of all views.

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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

March 2025

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MinaMagdy1

Senior System Engineer at Nutanix

I use PowerProtect for both organizational needs and as a service provider, selling it to our customers. Our customers mainly use it for native data protection tools that are pre-integrated with their applications to ensure seamless functionality. The dashboard is full of capabilities, easy to…

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PAUL WAMBULWA

System Engineer at Konvergenz

I love that it has an interactive GUI, and it is not complicated to use. I am able to generate good reports when connected with Dell Data Protection Advisor and Networker. It satisfies my customers' scalability needs and provides interactive features, allowing efficient integration. Being able to deploy the right solution that the system can achieve enhances the effectiveness for my customers.

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Pallava Sharma

Cloud Infrastructure Delivery Lead at Johnson Controls, Inc.

I am satisfied with the product. The tool streamlines our company's data backup and recovery processes since the solution fits into our landscape and portfolio, especially with what we have in our infrastructure, and it actually helps us comply with data regulations. The tool protects critical data by dealing with areas like unauthorized access. I don't have hands-on experience with the product to be able to comment on how its UI enhances our company's data management tasks. The tool is majorly used in our company's operations team. I only work on certain projects and help the teams to deploy the product. The tool has the ability to handle growing data volume since my company has not faced any scalability issues since we were able to manage areas like sizing and future capacity expansion. To date, my company has not found any scalability issues with the product. It is a good product that fits in the latest infrastructures very well. If you have legacy products in your environment or data centers, then it is better to consider some other product other than Dell PowerProtect Data Manager. I rate the overall tool a seven or eight out of ten.

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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager mindshare

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As of March 2025, the mindshare of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager in the Backup and Recovery category stands at 4.6%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerAnalyst reports based on Dell PowerProtect Data Manager reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Backup and Recovery	Mar 4, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Mar 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs Veeam Data Platform	Mar 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs Zerto	Mar 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs Commvault Cloud	Mar 4, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Veeam Data Platform	4.3	16.8%	94%	423 interviews Add to research
Commvault Cloud	4.3	7.3%	95%	109 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager offers flexibility, high deduplication ratios, and user-friendly interfaces. Its integration with Data Domain enhances RPO and RTO metrics. It supports Kubernetes, providing robust backup capabilities and efficient deployment. Users appreciate its capacity management and security features, as well as ease of use and straightforward GUI. Seamless management of virtual and container directives, coupled with good report generation when connected to Dell Data Protection Advisor and NetWorker, elevates its value to users.

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is a comprehensive backup software that integrates with Dell backup storage to enhance data protection."
"I love that it has an interactive GUI, and it is not complicated to use."
"It satisfies my customers' scalability needs and provides interactive features, allowing efficient integration."

Room for Improvement

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager requires enhancements in integration with tape libraries, user interface simplification, and expanded compatibility with technologies like DevOps tools and Docker containers. Users find the need for improved reporting, compression ratios, and support system efficiency. They suggest merging separate backup software into a unified product for better management and ease of use. Scalability and the addition of features like tape-out functionality and S3-like bucket integration also need attention.

"PowerProtect Data Manager is missing a feature for takeout, which means I cannot store backup data off-site within the software. This is a limitation for organizations that require off-site solutions."
"The main issue that needs improvement is the support system. When I raise a ticket, it sometimes takes a while to get a response."
"When I raise a ticket, it sometimes takes a while to get a response."

ROI

Users experienced significant cost savings and increased efficiency with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager. Many reported quicker backup and recovery times, reducing downtime and improving productivity. Data protection and compliance were also enhanced, leading to greater peace of mind. Additionally, some users highlighted the user-friendly interface, which led to reduced training costs and smoother operations.

Pricing

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager pricing varies based on capacity, offering monthly or yearly subscriptions, with flexible, cost-efficient licensing options like front desk or socket licenses. The solution is generally perceived as affordable and reasonable, though not the cheapest among competitors. Many rate its cost-effectiveness positively, especially given its compression and deduplication functionalities, with some ranking its pricing six to eight out of ten. Additional features incur extra costs, and pricing deals may be available.

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is not an expensive solution."
"The product is offered at a very competitive price in the market."
"The solution is more affordable than other vendors."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use Dell PowerProtect Data Manager for backup, recovery, and deduplication. They implement it for VMware environments, virtual settings, and cloud-native applications. Many leverage it to protect data for telecom clients and utilize its support for virtualization and Kubernetes. Its interface is user-friendly, making it suitable for enterprise-level operations. Some offer it as a service for native data protection tools integrated with client applications, ensuring seamless functionality and data security.

Service and Support

Customer service for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager varies by location, with stronger support needed in some regions like Poland. Customers find the technical support satisfactory, though response times can improve. Documentation helps reduce the need for direct support contact, which is available 24/7 for critical issues. Users rate support effectiveness highly due to simplicity and pre-integration features. Faster feedback and scheduling could enhance the customer experience further.

Deployment

Initial setup of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is described as straightforward and easy, typically taking 15 minutes to a day. Some instances note difficulties lasting weeks to months, especially when dealing with large environments or lack of experience. Deployment generally involves configuring the connection to data sources and setting backup preferences. Proper preparation and understanding of the system's capabilities can facilitate smoother implementation and management.

Scalability

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is easy to scale by adding licenses as required. Users appreciate its flexibility in setup and licensing based on capacity. Enterprises find it scalable, although cloud capabilities could improve. It seamlessly integrates with virtualization platforms. Users value its scalability within specific applications and appreciate its support for growing data needs through license renewals. While cloud recovery requires manual effort, users rate its scalability positively, though cloud disaster recovery capabilities could be enhanced.

Stability

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is generally considered stable, with users finding it reliable and modern. Ratings for stability range from seven to ten, indicating satisfaction. Some users experience minor issues like connection and password challenges during upgrades, suggesting that understanding the system and efficient handling of updates could enhance stability. Documentation aids in effective utilization, contributing to its consistent performance and lightweight structure, which prevents crashes, making it favorable among its users.

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Educational Organization

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

University

Energy/Utilities Company

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Comms Service Provider

Insurance Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Construction Company

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Transportation Company

Media Company

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Non Profit

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Recreational Facilities/Services Company

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Consumer Goods Company

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Engineering Company

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Learn more about Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

With operational simplicity, agility and flexibility at its core, PowerProtect Data Manager enables the protection, management and recovery of data in on-premises, virtualized and cloud deployments, including protection of in-cloud workloads. You can also protect cloud-native workloads across multiple public clouds via our integrated SaaS based PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot Manager.

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Modular design allows agile delivery of new features and updates. Rapidly evolve to meet future IT demands.

Software defined: Provide flexible data protection and compliance across applications and cloud-native IT environments
Multi-cloud optimized: Extend protection to the cloud with backup to cloud, backup in-cloud, long term retention and cloud disaster recovery
Self-service: Backup and restore directly from native applications
Cloud-Based Monitoring and Analytics: Telemetry, machine learning and predictive analytics to proactively take action and speed time to resolution

Reviews from Real Users

“We keep an eye on the future, and we are confident that PowerProtect Data Manager and PowerProtect DD series appliances will support our transformation project. Both products are continuously evolving and will cover our future needs, including using the cloud for data protection.” – Dimitris Mavromichalis, IT Deputy Manager at National Bank of Greece

“PowerProtect Data Manager combined with PowerProtect appliances – that’s cutting edge. That’s world leading as far as we’re concerned.” – Drew Hills, Infrastructure Analyst at USC Australia

““Most of my wish list came true with the PowerProtect Data Manager plugin for vSphere, which provides perfect integration with vCenter.” – Dave Chapman, Senior Technician at PSC Publishing

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager was previously known as PowerProtect, Dell EMC PowerProtect.