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Dell NetWorker vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

Dell Technologies and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Technologies is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.8, while OpenText is ranked #24 with an average rating of 7.6. Dell Technologies holds a 3.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.
Dell NetWorker
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90% willing to recommend
OpenText Data Protector
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80% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

OpenText Data Protector and Dell NetWorker compete in the data protection solutions category. Dell NetWorker seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced features and faster ROI.

Features: OpenText Data Protector features seamless integration, automation capabilities, and strong reporting options. Dell NetWorker offers advanced backup options, strong scalability, and a comprehensive feature set.

Room for Improvement: OpenText Data Protector needs enhancements in reporting, support for newer platforms, and better customer support. Dell NetWorker requires improvements in the configuration process, a more intuitive management system, and better documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Data Protector is straightforward to deploy, though customer service can be slow. Dell NetWorker has a steeper learning curve for deployment, but customer service is responsive and helpful.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Data Protector offers a competitive initial setup cost but has slower ROI. Dell NetWorker is pricier but delivers faster ROI due to comprehensive features.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenText Data Protector
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
24th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
101
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 3.2%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.7%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Derrick Brockel - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable tool that has an easy-to-use GUI that enables quick restoration
We had a security event back in February. We lost all our servers. We probably had 1500 servers. We used NetWorker to recover and restore VMs. It took us almost 30 days to get back up. It was not quick. However, we wouldn't have been able to recover without the product’s help. We first had to restore the NetWorker infrastructure. We used data domains. We imported the catalog. We identified the tier-one VMs we needed and got those restored. We installed security products on them to ensure they were clean. Then, we booted them up. The solution allowed us to recover our infrastructure.
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Jeroen Vranckaerts - PeerSpot reviewer
Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.
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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

"The initial setup is very easy. It's incredibly fast."
"The solution is very user-friendly. After setting up five machines for our customers we teach them how to set up the agent and start doing their backups. It is very easy for them once they see how to do it, they like to do it on their own."
"It can support many different versions, both newer and older."
"The software’s best feature is data backup for any system."
"The most valuable feature is NetWorker's integration with the data domain that transfers the data directly into the Dell appliance, so the data doesn't need to pass through the network. NetWorker acts like a pipe, allowing the data to flow directly from the database or the VMware environment to the data domain."
"It's easy to use."
"The solution offers compatibility with many types of database systems. It is one of the largest backup solutions. Additionally, it gives important information about data domain systems with deduplication."
"NetWorker is fast and reliable."
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"I like that Micro Focus keeps a separate catalog of our data."
"The stability of the product seems to be quite good."
"I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable features of this solution were the features we worked most with which were telemetry, and the scheduler."
"Micro Focus Data Protector's most valuable feature is its interaction with the fiber share. It is easy to use, we use it to back up without any problem to VTLs, and can use the Fiber Channel that is still the TCP."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"The dashboards in Micro Focus Data Protector are very good. They are similar to the dashboards in Veeam Backup & Replication."
"Deduplication implementation with CAPA is very good."
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Cons

"The security features need backup and encryption. It would be nice if they added this feature. I would also like to be able to decrypt when restoring the security features. Hackers can sense these vulnerabilities today, and we need to have our enterprise prepared."
"There are some limitations regarding scalability of the product."
"I would like to see encryption included in the next release to encrypt the data that we are backing up."
"The support is an area with concerns where improvements are required."
"There could be a possibility of constructing full backups from incremental data intelligently."
"The UI is not user-friendly."
"I would like to see better support for the container systems, and we would like to see more support for image backups instead of pure file backups."
"The UI needs some enhancement to be more user-friendly."
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"I do not think that this solution is relevant in the current IT market. They have not upgraded their features and functionalities which makes it difficult for them to remain competitive."
"I'm uncertain if it supports virtual machine backup and restoration. If they could enhance this aspect, they could gain more support from end users."
"We have so many specific technological cracks in Micro Focus, but we are not getting the features, facilities, or coordination between the global delivery centers and the R&D team that we need to express our ideas."
"Integration with the market applications must be improved, such as MS Exchange, MS Active Directory, SAP and Oracle. Other backup tools are more efficient with the integrated backups."
"This solution is not scalable."
"If you compare the solution with the same specific features and enhancements on another solution, Data Protector is expensive. This is especially true when compared to, for example, Veeam."
"Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector."
"The challenge is that we can't restore a single file from the VM in the data process when we do VM backups. But with Commvault, you can restore a single file even if you have a VM snapshot package. That's one drawback of this tool. When we do VM backups, it should help us browse the VMs to restore a single file instead of doing the complete VM restore."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is inexpensive compared to new products."
"They are not cheap."
"The price of the solution could be lower, it is expensive."
"The tool is pricey."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"Pricing is cheaper for this product, compared to its competitors."
"We do need to purchase a license, but sometimes, it comes as a part of the Dell Data Protection Suite (DPS). It has a capacity-based licensing."
"The pricing of the solution is not the cheapest compared to other similar solutions. The Networker is available as a component of the Dell EMC Data Protection Suite package and it should have the ability to be purchased separately."
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"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."
"It is fast, reliable, and its licensing policy is great."
"They have two types of licensing, one is for storage capacity and the other is client licensing. The capacity licensing here is a bit expensive."
"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."
"The product is cheaper than Commvault."
"Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."
"The pricing is neither too expensive nor very cheap."
"The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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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...
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What do you like most about Dell NetWorker?
The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?
I am not sure about the exact pricing, but it seems to be nominal and reasonable.
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What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?
I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?
Pricing is high compared to other solutions. If they offer suitable features and a compatible price, we can attract clients. If the tech support becomes good, the price becomes less of a concern. W...
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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?
Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector. This has been an issue, especially when troubleshooting or integrating with other vendor-spe...
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Also Known As

NetWorker
Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector
 

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Overview

Built on a reputation of efficiency and reliability, thousands of customers trust Dell NetWorker to protect their data and applications across multiple environments, from core to edge to cloud.

Inherently flexible, NetWorker helps you deploy and leverage the data protection that fits your needs. NetWorker protects both physical and virtual environments, including VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, as well as cloud workloads on AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

NetWorker is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite, which offers comprehensive data protection software applications and tools. NetWorker is delivered as software and as a virtual edition.

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.
 

Sample Customers

Republic Bank, Westgate Resorts, Macquire Cloud Services, Shriners, Panatonni, Qatar Islamic Bank, Eurosport
GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company
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