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Azure Backup vs NetApp SnapCenter comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
10.0
Azure Backup customer service is satisfactory but inconsistent, with prompt critical support and varied effectiveness for non-urgent issues.
Sentiment score
7.8
Customers praise NetApp SnapCenter's responsive, knowledgeable support, quick issue resolution, and detailed assistance, despite occasional extended response times for complex cases.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
6.1
Azure Backup needs UI clarity, app-level support, pricing updates, faster recovery, better integration, security, and enhanced notifications.
Sentiment score
5.1
NetApp SnapCenter needs a modern UI, better granularity, simplified setup, improved integration, and better management ease for VM restorations.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.6
Azure Backup efficiently scales for various client sizes, offering flexible expansion and seamless management, especially in Europe and North America.
Sentiment score
8.0
NetApp SnapCenter is highly regarded for its scalability, flexibility, ease of use, and extensive management capabilities in diverse environments.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
6.5
Azure Backup offers competitive, pay-as-you-go pricing, but costs could be lower for large-scale storage options to enhance competitiveness.
No sentiment score available
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.8
Azure Backup is highly rated for stability and reliability, surpassing traditional on-premise environments with its zone-redundant architecture.
Sentiment score
8.8
NetApp SnapCenter is highly stable, highly rated, and reliably performs well with NetApp storage systems, with no significant issues.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.2
Azure Backup offers seamless, secure, and efficient cloud VM and file backups with user-friendly automation and flexible storage options.
Sentiment score
7.7
NetApp SnapCenter provides efficient data protection, quick file restoration, centralized management, and user-friendly deployment appreciated by engineering and financial sectors.
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetApp SnapCenter
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
36th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Azure Backup is 3.8%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Terry Tull - PeerSpot reviewer
Straightforward to set up and manage and allows us to monitor all backups in one place
I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as an eight out of ten. Setting up Azure Backup was pretty straightforward, especially if you follow the steps in the right order. It might seem a bit complex at first, but with experience, subsequent setups become easier. Planning is key to optimizing its effectiveness. Deploying Azure Backup typically takes around half an hour to an hour to set up one VM, involving creating a recovery services vault, defining a backup policy, and configuring storage options. For a more comprehensive setup including proper recovery planning, it might take a few hours. The key steps involve creating a resource group, and a recovery services vault, selecting a storage type, and defining backup policies. I deployed the solution myself.
MervynMorgan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables us to save data for data projection but could improve its integration with other backup solutions
NetApp SnapCenter is highly efficient because it allows you to automate the creation of snapshots. Instead of manually creating snapshots using IMS or HMS, you can schedule and automate them, specifying the timing and frequency. This eliminates the need for daily manual intervention and streamlines the process. SnapCenter also enables you to assign specific user roles to manage these tasks, enhancing efficiency. SnapCenter ensures that your LPOs and RTOs are extremely quick. Although it may seem expensive initially, after using it for a while, you'll appreciate the efficiencies and gains it provides. I recommend the solution. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
21%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Azure Backup differ from Veeam Backup & Replication?
Veeam has a version for Azure but there are organizations, like ours, that are considering moving to an Azure environment and wonder if Azure Backup is better than Veeam Backup and Replication (Vee...
What do you like most about Azure Backup?
Azure Backup is easy to configure and restore.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Backup?
Pricing is middle plus, and it's a bit high. We always wait for prices to reduce, however, Azure sometimes offers special discounts or packages if you commit for more years.
What do you like most about NetApp SnapCenter?
Most banks and financial institutions use the solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?
If you have a license, you don't need to buy anything extra. If you have multiple storage systems and want to manage them with a central tool, you are covered.
What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?
There is always a chance for improvement. One thing that might be improved is the ease of management. It might be made a little less complicated.
 

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Sample Customers

Russell Reynolds Associates, Somerset County Council, Kardem, PCL Construction
All for One Steeb AG, Accenture
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