Dell Data Protection Advisor Reviews

Name: Dell Data Protection Advisor
Brand: Dell Technologies
Rating: 4.2 (12 reviews)

4.2 out of 5

12 reviews
88% willing to recommend

157 followers

What is Dell Data Protection Advisor?

Effectively managing your data protection environment can be labor intensive and complex. It requires knowledge of backup applications, replication technologies, and the entire supporting infrastructure, yet it is critical in keeping your data secure.

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Dell Data Protection Advisor is the #24 ranked solution in best Backup and Recovery Software. PeerSpot users give Dell Data Protection Advisor an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. Dell Data Protection Advisor is most commonly compared to Veeam Data Platform: Dell Data Protection Advisor vs Veeam Data Platform. Dell Data Protection Advisor is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 65% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 13% of all views.

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Dell Data Protection Advisor

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ErmiasGirma

System and Cloud Deployment Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

As a system engineer, I am deploying Dell Data Protection Advisor solutions, especially in the areas of protection like Avamar, NetWorker, and Data Domain. Our team has deployed these solutions for three organizations in Africa and India Dell Data Protection Advisor provides proactive support by…

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Mario Castillo

Jefe de IT at Asociación de Azucareros de Guatemala

I would rate this solution 8 out of 10. It would be a 10 for me if there were more features for disaster recovery. For someone who wants to implement this solution, my advice is that they need advanced knowledge about the solution. It can't be implemented without technical experience.

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Mark Torpy

Data Protection Specialist at Tech Mahindra Limited

The initial setup is straightforward. It comes built-in with IDPA. Previously, if you were using this solution separately, with a license for NetWorker, and you bought Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor then you would have to install it. Otherwise, if you are using an appliance, such as IDPA, then it comes built-in and there is no effort to install. There are a lot of built-in reports that are easy to select the type and pick the destination devices, such as Avamar, NetWorker, and Data Domain. Once you have selected those parameters and scheduled them, you are done. If you want to save the report to a portal or to an email it is flexible. If you are doing the installation separately it could take a couple of hours to install and configure. However, the time will also depend on your environment and it may take quite some time to configure new reports in that new environment as they have to be configured manually.

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Dell Data Protection Advisor mindshare

As of March 2025, the mindshare of Dell Data Protection Advisor in the Backup and Recovery category stands at 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerAnalyst reports based on Dell Data Protection Advisor reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Backup and Recovery	Mar 25, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Mar 25, 2025	Download
Comparison	Dell Data Protection Advisor vs Veeam Data Platform	Mar 25, 2025	Download
Comparison	Dell Data Protection Advisor vs Zerto	Mar 25, 2025	Download
Comparison	Dell Data Protection Advisor vs Commvault Cloud	Mar 25, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Veeam Data Platform	4.3	16.8%	94%	423 interviews Add to research
Commvault Cloud	4.3	7.3%	95%	109 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

The most valuable features of Dell Data Protection Advisor include compression, deduplication, versatile reporting with over 300 stock reports, IT auditing capabilities, support for multiple backup solutions, and easy customization of dashboards and reports. Its user-friendliness, flexibility, and adaptability to various environments are highly appreciated. The platform also provides daily report cards for auditors and supports data protection and retention, thereby meeting comprehensive backup and reporting needs.

"The product's ability to give predictions and advice on how to protect data is incredible."
"It supports our chargeback process by identifying resource users, which helps ensure that departments are billed accurately for data protection services rather than receiving them for free."
"The platform's most valuable features are data protection and retention."

Room for Improvement

Dell Data Protection Advisor needs better integration with Microsoft and Nutanix, improved report customization, and enhanced security protocols. The platform should simplify its interface for first-time users and offer more advanced analytics. Users experience difficulties in data management and encounter stability issues. The functionality is limited compared to competitors and lacks the ability to provide advisories. Enhanced backward compatibility and improvements in data domain protection features are also necessary.

"Some minor adjustments could be made regarding the graphical interface and customization options."
"The product could be improved by addressing intermittent collector failures affecting status reports' accuracy."
"Dell Data Protection Advisor's feature for data domain protection needs enhancement."

ROI

Users experienced enhanced efficiency in data management and cost savings with Dell Data Protection Advisor through its automated reporting and alerting features. Significant reductions in data loss incidents and improved compliance with industry standards were frequently highlighted. Organizations benefited from streamlined data protection processes, leading to better resource allocation and minimized downtime. Dell Data Protection Advisor's analytics capabilities enabled proactive identification of potential issues, further contributing to notable increases in operational productivity and ROI.

Pricing

Customers who have a significant number of Dell products can receive discounted pricing for Dell Data Protection Advisor. The setup cost involves an upfront payment for a specific duration, such as three, five, or seven years, with license renewal required for continued support. Annual maintenance contracts are also available.

"The product pricing has been satisfactory, particularly with the economy of scale in our agreement."
"The product is affordable."
"If the customer has huge lineup of Dell Products then they receive discount on the pricing."

Popular Use Cases

Dell Data Protection Advisor is primarily utilized for backups and recovery. Users rely on it for generating health reports on daily backups, covering areas like capacity, compression, and deduplication. It aids in alerting users to backup failures and forecasting data growth. Organizations deploy it on-premises to enhance data protection efforts and maintain maintenance through dedicated technical teams.

Service and Support

Customer service and support of Dell Data Protection Advisor receive high marks. Users find technical support helpful, providing break/fix assistance and support documentation. Dell-certified engineers within organizations handle basic troubleshooting with access to regional offices for further help. Dell's support is described as great, very good, and particularly helpful for technical issues, though they do not assist directly with deployment unless there are problems.

Deployment

Users found Dell Data Protection Advisor's initial setup straightforward and easy, typically requiring one person and taking between one hour to a couple of months depending on complexity. Some noted installation with IDPA is seamless, while separate installations vary in time. In simpler environments, deployment can take under an hour. However, more complex setups might need more time and resources. Despite variations in deployment time, the installation process itself is consistently noted as being manageable.

Scalability

Scalability of Dell Data Protection Advisor varies, with some citing efficient scalability capabilities suitable for diverse networks and infrastructures. While some find it serves their needs well and rates it highly for accommodating user numbers, others find scalability issues and emphasize the importance of proper sizing. Users in managed services environments with smaller teams also noted limitations.

Stability

Many users find Dell Data Protection Advisor to be quite stable. They mention only minor issues and consistently give it high ratings. Descriptions range from "rock solid" stability rating a ten out of ten to others rating it nine out of ten. Stability is consistently highlighted as a strong aspect.

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Learn more about Dell Data Protection Advisor

With Dell Data Protection Advisor, you can automate and centralize the collection, monitoring and reporting of this data and get a single, comprehensive view of your environment, no matter where your data resides. This includes monitoring data on AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

With clear visibility, you can gain actionable insight and effectively manage service levels while reducing costs and complexity. You can also collect and report on that data to help other stakeholders make the best decisions for your organization.

Data Protection Advisor is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite.

Dell Data Protection Advisor was previously known as DPA.