Arcserve UDP vs Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) comparison

The compared Arcserve and Dell Technologies solutions aren't in the same category. Arcserve is ranked #24 in BRS , with an average rating of 6.8, and holds a 1.1% mindshare in the category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 in DS , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 27.2% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Arcserve users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

Arcserve UDP

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84% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve UDP

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (24th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (16th)

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data ...

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (1st), Disk Based Backup Systems (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Backup and Replication solutions, they serve different purposes. Arcserve UDP is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, down 1.3% compared to last year.
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), on the other hand, focuses on Deduplication Software, holds 27.2% mindshare, down 29.0% since last year.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Arcserve UDP	1.1%
Veeam Data Platform	11.4%
Commvault Cloud	6.0%
Other	81.5%

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Deduplication Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)	27.2%
HPE StoreOnce	18.5%
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager	14.1%
Other	40.199999999999996%

Deduplication Software

Featured Reviews

TeresitaSabile

Head of Operation and IT at Elgrade Inc

Cost savings and efficient decompression but needs better cloud integration

Our primary use case for Arcserve UDP is its decompression feature, which helped us save money by reducing storage needs. Despite moving to cloud applications, we have been using Arcserve UDP for backup and disaster recovery Arcserve UDP has helped our organization save considerable amounts of…

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Faisal_Zia

Team Lead of Senior Directors at Net-International

Offers efficient data management with robust features and reliable performance

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) can be improved in terms of price. While Dell is providing a proper device, other solutions, such as Symantec, can replicate their data through any NAS storage. Although their deduplication and compression might not be as effective, they can still accomplish the task. Medium-level and SME-level businesses can easily utilize this feature, but Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a relatively expensive solution to propose to customers.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It is very stable."

"This product is extremely user-friendly and it is capable of performing large-scale archive/backup (five+ years worth). It is easy to store, maintain, and check backups."

"The most valuable features are the replication to the cloud and the deduplication."

"Arcserve has a feature called virtual standby (VSB), which has been very helpful because I already have a hot standby copy of my critical infrastructure. If something breaks, I can spin up that virtual standby copy in less than five minutes and ensure that my data is available to everyone and that business continuity is maintained."

"The most valuable feature of Arcserve UDP is live replication."

"The ease of use is the best feature of the product."

"It's simple to set up."

"We are satisfied with Arcserve UDP. The most important feature that we use and why we choose this product is the RHA feature."

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"The feature that I have found most useful is its data duplication."

"The deduplication feature is the most valuable part of the solution."

"It's very easy to use the domain once it's been set up. The interface is also user-friendly."

"9900 has around 1.5 petabits of capacity in a single rack, and that's huge."

"It is a stable solution."

"The solution syncs immediately."

"The integration of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) with leading backup applications within the infrastructure is very good."

"The most valuable features are the deduplication and compression and the Data Domain Boost."

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Cons

"The solution can improve by allowing older versions to support the latest version of the OS."

"I don't know whether the tool has VMware integrations. It would be good to cover this area if it doesn't have those."

"The speed of restores should be improved. We have found the speed of large restores rather slow."

"I had an issue with Arcserve UDP during the failover and the secondary machine didn't get back online, even though it ran automatically. I faced the issue during a crisis situation. However, I haven't faced such a problem again."

"Licensing can be quite difficult."

"The support could be more knowledgeable and faster."

"We cannot restore each user's mailbox. Each user's mailbox should be independently restorable. Also, this solution is very slow. If you select all of the servers, it runs for a long time... It needs to be faster. Finally, If anything happens to one server we should be able to switch to another server."

"The problem is just reliability. If the promises in the marketing material were realized in real life, it would be the perfect solution, but it's just the reliability issues."

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"The software from Dell that can be used to operate Data Domain needs to have enhancements made to the user interface. It is too complex."

"Dell PowerProtect DD should come out with its own system so we do not have to use Data Domain. For example, something similar to what Symantec has done."

"The usage of this solution is a bit difficult to develop processes, and it takes a long time to market permits."

"They're scalable."

"They need to make migration easier."

"The pricing should be adjusted. Customers continuously talk about the price. They know it is a good solution and they really need the type of storage the solution offers, but it costs somewhere around $100,000 and up. It's not cheap, but it's very important for data vendors."

"Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a relatively expensive solution to propose to customers."

"I would like to see integration with public cloud."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I do not work with the pricing or licensing issues of the solution for our organization."

"There are annual subscription fees and there are licensing costs for three computers. It is an expensive solution."

"There is an annual license required for this solution and it is priced well."

"The solution is not very expensive, but it is not cheap."

"As an MSP partner, I believe that the prices are fair."

"The solution is very expensive."

"It is approximately $400 to purchase a virtual service outright."

"I feel that the product is fairly priced."

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"The product is expensive."

"There are many options in the pricing structure which can cause some confusion and necessitate the purchase of additional licensing."

"It could be more competitively priced. Its licensing was for five years. Obviously, the support will get renewed at some stage, but that's it."

"The yearly subscription is very affordable for our customers, but the price could be a little cheaper overall."

"I can't remember what the license costs are. They might be paid monthly or every two months."

"Pricing is related to size. A lower range solution might be about $33,000. My customers use higher range versions with a price of around $100,000. That's the price for both the hardware and software."

"On a scale where one represents high price, and ten represents low price, I rate the solution a five, which means that the solution is of medium pricing."

"The price is really high compared to other vendors. The licensing cost is huge. Normal, mid-tier companies or small-scale companies wouldn't be able to afford it easily."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Non Profit

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	32

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)'s licensing cost was excellent in 2023, but after 2023, the operating environment licensing cost is huge. It is almost four times the earlier price.

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Also Known As

StorageCraft ShadowProtect, StorageCraft Backup Analyzer

DataDomain, Dell EMC Data Domain, PowerProtect Data Domain

Overview

Arcserve UDP is a comprehensive solution that empowers even a one-person IT department to protect virtual and physical environments with a high degree of simplicity. It allows you to design and manage your entire data protection strategy with a unified management console, and enables you to scale your data backup coverage as your organization grows with the push of a button.

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Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a trusted backup appliance, offering advanced data protection through efficient deduplication and compression technologies, ensuring seamless integration and cyber resilience.

Built for both traditional and modern workloads, Dell PowerProtect DD provides a powerful backup solution with reliable protection, high performance, and reduced operational risk. It streamlines backup processes while enhancing data capacity and security through features like DD Boost and multi-platform compatibility. Users benefit from its robust ransomware defense and encryption capabilities. Despite challenges like high pricing and complex setups, it integrates effectively with backup software and offers capabilities such as efficient deduplication, data compression, and multi-site data replication.

What are some key features of Dell PowerProtect DD?

Deduplication and Compression: Increases data capacity while conserving storage space.
Cyber Resilience: Offers advanced security including encryption and ransomware defense.
DD Boost Technology: Enhances data transfer speeds for efficient operations.
Broad Software Integration: Seamlessly integrates with popular backup applications.
Multi-Platform Compatibility: Ensures high performance across diverse environments.

What benefits do users find in Dell PowerProtect DD?

Efficient Storage Use: Significant reduction in storage needs through deduplication.
Enhanced Security: Provides reliable defense against cyber threats.
Operational Savings: Lowers costs by simplifying operations and reducing risks.
Robust Disaster Recovery: Ensures reliable data restoration across multiple sites.

Dell PowerProtect DD plays a vital role in sectors like banking, healthcare, and enterprise environments, supporting critical workload protection and seamless data recovery. It integrates with systems like NetWorker and Veeam for efficient operations, proving essential in environments where multi-site data replication is crucial.

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