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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] 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 PowerProtect Data Manager
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (13th), Deduplication Software (6th)
Veeam Agent for Microsoft W...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

MinaMagdy1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Comprehensive integration and user-friendly dashboard enhance data protection workflows
PowerProtect Data Manager lacks the tape-out functionality, which is important for organizations relying on it for offsite backup. While PowerProtect Data Manager offers a workaround, it's not always accepted, notably by sectors like banking. Additionally, I would like PowerProtect Data Manager to provide microservices and container backup for modern applications.
Salman Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Functional application availability
There are not many options available for AIX backup. They provide the agent for AIX, but it could be more mature, and they should improve that option. They also provide the AIX agent, which is similar to the Windows and Linux agents. Since we use AIX machines, we need to take backups of those machines. However, the options available in that agent are limited. Therefore, the new version should have improvements in that area.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It satisfies my customers' scalability needs and provides interactive features, allowing efficient integration."
"One notable feature is its robust backup support for Kubernetes and container environments. Additionally, PPDM stands out for its ease of deployment and management compared to other backup solutions. It is highly user-friendly, allowing users to quickly learn and implement backup and restore processes within a week. PPDM represents the next generation of backup software and is comparable to offerings from other vendors. Furthermore, PPDM prioritizes security with various access controls, such as user and database access controls. Its deployment tool is also known for its simplicity."
"I would say flexibility is the most important feature of the product. The performance and speed are the best on the market."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"The most valuable features of the solution are flexibility and data protection."
"Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager is user-friendly and easy to use. it does what it needs to do."
"The solution adequately handles data storage."
"I love that it has an interactive GUI, and it is not complicated to use."
"The solution is meeting all of our client's requirements. It has good performance."
"The most valuable features are backup and restore. This solution is also easy to use."
"The initial setup, if it is error-free, is very simple."
"I don't have any major problems with the agent connectivity with Microsoft applications or Microsoft Azure."
"The Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is easy to use and performing a recovery is easy to do."
"The solution is very affordable for small businesses."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to navigate inside a backup point to look for a specific folder or data you want to recover."
 

Cons

"The main issue that needs improvement is the support system. When I raise a ticket, it sometimes takes a while to get a response."
"The tool's scalability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager reports could improve. There should be different kinds of reports on failures, such as dashboards that we can submit to top management or auditors."
"As a new product, there are some things that still need to improve a bit as it matures."
"A lot of improvement is required in Dell's first level of support."
"You need to use additional software to back up entire environments. It will be good if they could support entire tape libraries."
"There is always room for improvement. The compression ratio should be improved as well as the efficiency."
"The solution should enhance its user interface and make it more flexible."
"The stability of this solution needs to be improved."
"If you are doing an AIX backup then you have to use the CLI because it doesn't appear on the console, the way that Windows and Linux jobs do."
"Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows should improve by having more features, easier deployment, and compatibility with Unix boxes."
"We need some sort of security for backups and archives."
"We can't use tape for primary storage on Veeam."
"The solution lacks instant recovery."
"The compression ratio and application ratio could still be improved in this solution. Reporting could also be improved, for better monitoring."
"I am not very impressed by the technical support I received when I had an issue."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is more affordable than other vendors."
"We offer monthly or yearly subscriptions. The price could be cheaper."
"The product is offered at a very competitive price in the market."
"The licensing costs and pricing model are based on capacity and the license is easy to upgrade."
"The solution is not less expensive than competitors but pricing deals are available."
"The price of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager is reasonable."
"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is not an expensive solution."
"The licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis, and the fees are much lower than what I pay for NetBackup."
"It is less expensive than one of its variants."
"We have a cloud provider agreement with Veeam. We are also paying for the agent."
"We are on an annual license to use Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows. There are not any additional fees to use the solution."
"Pricing is based on license packaging and duration. Longer term licenses are less per year and license packages also offer a discount."
"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"We purchased a three-year license, and I think that the prices are ok."
"For the licensing of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, the customer can choose to pay monthly or yearly. It's up to the customer."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Photography Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?
One notable feature is its robust backup support for Kubernetes and container environments. Additionally, PPDM stands out for its ease of deployment and management compared to other backup solution...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?
The price of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is generally perceived as reasonable. However, specific figures are not available as I am on the technical side and do not handle costs.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?
The main issue that needs improvement is the support system. When I raise a ticket, it sometimes takes a while to get a response. Scheduling for support calls can be problematic when it does not al...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows?
The pricing is very good compared to Micro Focus. It is very affordable.
What needs improvement with Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows?
We don't have any issues with the solution. We do not need any other features. The integration with MS Storage and Dell Media needs to be simplified. Micro Focus may be better in this area as it of...
 

Also Known As

PowerProtect, Dell EMC PowerProtect
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Sample Customers

National Bank of Greece, USC Australia, PCS Publishing, Dell Digital IT, Rushmore Electric, Melanson Health, Arrow Electronics
ContinuitySA, Landmark Information Group
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