We performed a comparison between Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) and Veritas NetBackup Appliance based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Deduplication Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The solution is very stable."
"The features that I have found most valuable with Dell EMC PowerProtect DD are its deduplication feature and its DD Boost protocol for fast transfer, which is amazing."
"I like the different features. We work closely with Dell on different products and features, which is why we use them all."
"It's very easy to use the domain once it's been set up. The interface is also user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature is the performance because you can back up data really quickly."
"Dell PowerProtect DD’s most valuable feature is data deduplication."
"I find the data to be most valuable."
"The hardware can operate in high temperatures, in case of any disaster."
"The NetBackup appliance features customized software that is designed for storage."
"The most valuable features of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are the ease of use and the familiar interface."
"The solution is very stable...The solution is very scalable."
"The standout feature is its connectivity and robust support. They are easily easy to get hold of, making it convenient for us."
"The most valuable feature is that the backup and restoring process is very fast."
"The solution has a very easy-to-navigate user interface."
"The intelligent policies feature is used in order to protect the VMware infrastructure. One of the things that makes a big difference for our company is the usage of these intelligence policies. The system automatically provides extra protection for any VMware server application or service. From a backup administrator's point of view, this is what we call peace of mind. It reduces the workload and therefore reduces resources needed from the company."
"The most valuable feature of the Veritas NetBackup Appliance is the virtual machine backups."
"The size and scale of the product are limited and could be improved."
"The downside of PowerProtect's flexibility is that you have so many options. It can be a little confusing. It's like having a car with too many buttons on the dash. You can do so much with it, but it takes some time to learn what everything does."
"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 expensive. Also, it has a sort of a big physical footprint that data domains have, and that's part of the problem."
"The tool's DD Boost is expensive."
"The tool's pricing could be cheaper."
"Dell PowerProtect DD does not have integration with the cloud and virtualization software."
"The price could be improved."
"The upgrade process of the solution needs to be improved since it is extremely complicated, especially without the benefit of a support person who can guide one through it."
"It's an expensive solution."
"Sometimes, the user interface doesn't work smoothly."
"The desirability of appliance solutions is dwindling in the marketplace."
"The product should provide more AI and ML features."
"The technical support services could be better."
"The tool's pricing is expensive and could be lower."
"It would be a better solution if we were able to make more reports in regards to the backup system."
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Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is ranked 1st in Deduplication Software with 65 reviews while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is ranked 6th in Deduplication Software with 47 reviews. Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is rated 8.6, while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) writes "Supports business continuity process but needs improvement in pricing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup Appliance writes "Offers good connectivity, easy to use and stable solution ". Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is most compared with HPE StoreOnce, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, ExaGrid EX Series, Veeam Backup & Replication and Cohesity DataProtect, whereas Veritas NetBackup Appliance is most compared with Veritas NetBackup, ExaGrid EX Series, DD Boost, HPE StoreOnce and Veeam Backup & Replication. See our Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance report.
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