IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Reviews

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus has significantly improved data recovery times and reduced storage costs. Users noted faster backups, easily restoring virtual machines, and positively impacting operational efficiency. Many appreciated the simple, scalable interface which supported quicker deployment, ultimately lowering administrative overhead. The ability to efficiently manage data protection across various environments was highlighted as a key benefit, contributing to a streamlined disaster recovery process and enhanced overall productivity.

Users have expressed mixed opinions about the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. Some find the solution to be expensive, while others consider the pricing competitive. The initial cost of the product is perpetual, yet there are annual maintenance and support fees. However, the price is cheaper compared to other vendors such as EMC or Veritas. 

The licensing model is based on capacity or the number of VMs protected, and it covers everything. While the annual license cost is considered expensive by some, others believe that the pricing and licensing are satisfactory and competitive.

• "We have a perpetual license for the tool since it is deployed on-premise."
• "I rate the price of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus a one on a scale of one to ten, where one is extremely expensive, and ten is very cheap."
• "IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a little expensive."

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is primarily used for backup and recovery in various environments, including VMware, virtual machines, servers, databases, and large containers. It supports hybrid deployment models and offsite backups, often storing backups on cloud infrastructures. It is favored for its fast backup process, deduplication features, and effective disaster recovery capabilities. Various sectors, including finance, procurement, management, and auditing, extensively utilize it for maintaining data integrity and ensuring efficient operations.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus support receives positive remarks for being helpful, responsive, and effective. Although some users mention delays, particularly for third-level support and due to time zone differences, others rate it highly, with scores around eight out of ten. Local support rating averages around seven to eight, while IBM's direct support is often rated ten out of ten. Users appreciate promptness, proper feedback, and willingness to resolve issues, making IBM top-tier compared to other vendors.

Initial setup of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus varies in complexity, ranging from straightforward to requiring expertise. Deployment times range from 15 minutes to three weeks. Users mention the need for proper planning, knowledge, and configuration. While many find installation easy, some describe it as complex without experience. Proper hardware and storage alignment, defining policies, and ensuring storage tools are essential steps. Installation complexity can depend on organization size and server quantity.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus shows strong adaptability in backups and storage, effectively extending capacity and distributing load across infrastructures. Users can benefit from its flexibility in both on-premise and cloud environments. With appropriate infrastructure planning and architecture, its scalability is highly rated by many.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is generally considered stable. Some have found it requires specialized knowledge and encountered difficulty with restores, while others reported no stability issues and high satisfaction. It handles large environments efficiently. Ratings for stability range from seven to ten out of ten.