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Dell NetWorker vs Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
82
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (12th)
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data ...
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (1st), Disk Based Backup Systems (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

Dell NetWorker and Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dell NetWorker is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 3.1%, up 3.0% compared to last year.
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), on the other hand, focuses on Deduplication Software, holds 28.6% mindshare, down 30.2% since last year.
Backup and Recovery
Deduplication Software
 

Featured Reviews

ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers seamless integration and cost-saving benefits with enhanced recovery capabilities
Currently, in my organization, I am using Dell NetWorker for open-source solutions like PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, and some large VM environments. It also supports the Dell library and is used for the library archiving system Dell NetWorker allows for extensive customization, supporting…
GopalSetia - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides backups, including long-term retention with increased uptime and compatibility
I was looking for a virtual edition, and that is now available. Many customers struggle to find a solution for ransomware protection, but we can set up an enterprise recovery vault for that purpose. These features are now part of Dell's overall offering. The solution has matured, and while I don't criticize technology, most of our technical and business requirements are met with the Data Domain storage solution. We can meet customer requirements easily with Data Domain. Some feedback has been received from our operations team. There’s always room for improvement. For instance, there may be suggestions regarding enhancements to the reporting dashboard

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The backup feature for this product is good. It is easy to set up and easy to scale."
"Anybody could drive the GUI."
"NetWorker's most valuable feature is recovery, including the policy-based backups that can be configured."
"Dell's technical support are quite helpful with straightforward issues."
"The solution is scalable."
"It has the ability to support all kinds of backups. It can be used to back up databases, operating systems, virtual machines, Lotus Notes, and Exchange. It can also do remote image backups for remote sites. It integrates and works with Data Domain. It is an enterprise-class product that can be used for anything and everything across multiple sites and locations. It is also very scalable."
"Dell EMC NetWorker integrates well with our domain and the performance is quite good on-premise. We receive approximately 1 terabyte within one hour."
"It is an extremely stable product."
"I like Data Domain as a protocol for data backup."
"The solution is very scalable."
"When utilizing Dell PowerProtect DD for backup systems, Data Domain offers fast performance with low latency, providing high throughput for quicker backups compared to other vendors."
"We have found the product to be scalable."
"It is stable. I would rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten."
"I like the different features. We work closely with Dell on different products and features, which is why we use them all."
"It is secure, reliable, and has officer support."
"Most cases are related to databases, such as Oracle and MySQL."
 

Cons

"The deduplication needs improvement and it could use better integration."
"It would be beneficial to have a single user interface for all of the features."
"Since the product is not on the front banner of Dell, the support may not be the best."
"NetWorker's major problem is its legacy software."
"The process of upgrading versions should be improved because as it is now, you have to completely uninstall the old version first, and then install the new version."
"The graphical user interface (GUI) of NetWorker needs improvement."
"The solution could improve by having more integration."
"While upgrading to a new version, we encounter challenges related to specific algorithms or code regulations."
"The Dell PowerProtect DD architecture offers several significant features. One is DD Boost, which is utilized at both the source and destination sites for application processing."
"PowerProtect DD should improve the hypervisor support on the DD system."
"The size and scale of the product are limited and could be improved."
"DD Boost."
"Improvement is needed in terms of telemetry and high availability as the high availability feature is only present in the higher models of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)."
"There is an inconsistency in support quality for Dell PowerProtect DD"
"The usage of this solution is a bit difficult to develop processes, and it takes a long time to market permits."
"If I were a manager for this infrastructure, I would look into load balancing for cost, maintenance after sale, and improving Dell PowerProtect DD."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Earlier, users had to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs of the product. The licenses were expensive but users used to get the best device to use."
"Low cost is key."
"The licensing model can be traditional licensing or capacity-based licensing."
"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."
"The tool is pricey."
"If you purchase Avamar, NetWorker is free with Avamar, for one terabyte license capacity."
"Dell EMC NetWorker is very expensive."
"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."
"In Naira it was twenty-five or twenty-seven million (approximately $75,000 USD) for the implementation and maintenance cost for three years."
"The cheaper device costs around $70,000."
"The price may be a bit higher than other products in the market, but you will receive ten out of ten support with next-business-day delivery on parts' availability."
"It is expensive, but the performance and deduplication cover for the cost."
"If we do not move to the cloud solution and stay with our on-premise version we will miss some new features."
"The pricing is cost-effective for the solution"
"Pricing for this product could still be improved, though several years ago, its price was very high. When buying an IDPA product such as Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), you don't have to buy anything else, because you'll have an integrated solution: a data domain appliance plus software."
"The yearly subscription is very affordable for our customers, but the price could be a little cheaper overall."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Dell EMC Avamar and Dell EMC NetWorker?
From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly...
What do you like most about Dell NetWorker?
The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?
NetWorker has a high price compared to other solutions. Pricing is a major concern.
What is your primary use case for Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
My use case for this solution is for protecting or backing up data to safeguard against hacking or for disaster recovery. I utilize it in more projects on the governmental side, the non-governmenta...
What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
The product, a disk backup solution, improves our data application tasks. We used tape libraries with Dev drives in legacy architectures, resulting in slow backups compared to modern drives like NV...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
The price is also a disadvantage. Price is a disadvantage with the PowerProtect as it needs to be cheaper. The cheaper device costs around $70,000, which is a big sum to pay for a device like this.
 

Also Known As

NetWorker
DataDomain, Dell EMC Data Domain, PowerProtect Data Domain
 

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Sample Customers

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