I really like that it backs up the second it knows where to go.
Server Advisor at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
We no longer have to use piecemeal procedures that failed more than it saved data, but its use of Java needs to be eliminated.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
We were using piecemeal procedures that failed more than it saved data. This has had a huge impact on our organization.
What needs improvement?
Java needs to go away.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Assisstant Systems Engineer at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
It eases the minds of our executive users when they are mobile.
What is most valuable?
Central management, easy to deploy and install, AD integration, set-and-forget because it just works.
How has it helped my organization?
CrashPlan has allowed us to ease the minds of our executive users when they are mobile. The software backs up and maintains their data from anywhere and the end users have access as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
Going on 2 years.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
Customer service is fantastic as they are very quick to respond and will help you out with any and every question.
Technical Support:Technical support is great as well. Their online documentation is perfect and answers nearly every question you could imagine.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No.
How was the initial setup?
It was very straightforward. Very simple to install: install the management console with some light configurations. Then install the agent on the endpoint and enter the account name and registration code and you're off.
What about the implementation team?
In-house
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Network Analyst at a university with 501-1,000 employees
The enterprise edition has centralized management for all devices being backed up on our domain, and the data is encrypted before leaving our machines.
CrashPlan is an excellent backup product. Unlike many backup solutions, it has a lightweight client that I don't even know is there. The enterprise edition has centralized management for all devices being backed up on our domain, and the data is encrypted before leaving our machines. The restore function can be a little cumbersome when restoring from the centralized management console, however the client based restore is relatively simple.
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Education Account Executive at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
My MacBook backs up automatically without my involvement, providing me with assurance that my data is secure and recoverable.
Valuable Features:
I am an end-user at an organization that uses CrashPlan PROe, and I can attest that my MacBook Air boots up quickly, with no lag or delay.
I've also met with some of the folks at Code42, and find them all to be very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I recommend them frequently. Give them a call, if you're checking out backup/recovery solutions.
Improvements to My Organization:
I just love the security/safety of having my Mac backup automatically, without me having to think about or do anything to ensure my data is secure and recoverable. I travel frequently, and I can be pretty rough on equipment, moving from place to place in a hurry (don't tell my IT guys), so having backups that I don't have to think about is just great.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Managed Service Engineer with 51-200 employees
Easy to use but needs a deployment tool to aid implementation
What is most valuable?
Available across multiple-platforms.
How has it helped my organization?
Ease of use as compared to its competitors.
What needs improvement?
The administration side as reporting ability is lacking.
For how long have I used the solution?
2 years
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
Yes. Many, but it came from outside of the product.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Not too much.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Very little. But without a working deployment tool, it becomes very challenging to deploy to 500+ people.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
Best support portal I have ever used.
Technical Support:Great so far.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Yes. People hated our previous solution as it required vpn and bogged down CPU.
How was the initial setup?
We required a custom solution so it was a little difficult. Without a deployment tool the client was challenging to automate the install.
What about the implementation team?
We did it with the help of the vendor. Their field engineer was very knowledgeable.
What was our ROI?
I have no idea.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Uncertain. Above my pay grade.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Yes, Druva.
What other advice do I have?
It's very user friendly...when it works.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partners
Desktop Services Specialist with 501-1,000 employees
The back-up process does not slow down systems because of a file scan-and-sync.
Valuable Features:
The CrashPlan PROe client app's ability to provide continuous, real-time backups by monitoring the file system allows data to be safeguarded almost immediately after it has been saved to the disk. The speed and efficiency allows my users to remain backed-up without having to think about how it is being done, or complain their system is running slow because of a file scan and sync.
Improvements to My Organization:
On several occasions staff members have had to open up CrashPlan PROe, log in and begin restoring files. There are numerous scenarios where this has happened. A keynote deck went missing, possibly trashed by accident, and it was recovered. A user had their laptop stolen and had to get back up and running on a new one right away: they fired up CrashPlan, selected the last backup of their missing laptop and restored everything to the original locations. I even used CrashPlan to recreate a system error I was researching by restoring the problem files after I had addressed them.
Use of Solution:
2+ years
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Hard to believe there was no previous backup solution. Not even the old tape units.