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NetApp Snapshot pros and cons

Vendor: NetApp
4.4 out of 5
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NetApp Snapshot Pros review quotes

GN
Sep 5, 2023
From a functional standpoint, it's been, pretty much bulletproof. I have never gone to a snapshot and not been able to do what I needed to do.
GA
Feb 6, 2020
This mature product is the leader in the backup industry with unique features and capabilities for users with advanced backup needs.
PP
Sep 15, 2019
This is a very mature product that does exactly what it needs to in taking temporary pictures of data states.
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Mir Gulzar Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 29, 2024
Snapshots are space-efficient and consistent across all applications.
MS
Feb 23, 2024
The most important feature to us is creating live snapshots without impacting user access to the file. NetApp's processes are transparent to users and allow us to create point-in-time snapshots, enabling us to replicate that data into the cloud in real time without any impact.
SH
Oct 27, 2019
SnapMirror and Snapshot are both very reliable products.
Kenneth Etsula - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 6, 2024
It doesn't occupy a lot of space and is very easy to use once you schedule the snapshots.
GA
Aug 19, 2022
The most valuable features of NetApp Snapshot are the integration with other vendors and customization.
FP
Jun 5, 2024
One of the best features in the industry is that data snapshots can be synchronise for database consistency.
PP
Nov 20, 2023
The consistency of Snapshot is very significant.
 

NetApp Snapshot Cons review quotes

GN
Sep 5, 2023
The UI is probably their biggest weakness. There are always glitches in the HTML UI.
GA
Feb 6, 2020
NetApp needs to take a look at their pricing in comparison to the competition and make the appropriate change to attract more customers and gain in market share.
PP
Sep 15, 2019
Although support is good, the global support is lacking depending on location.
Learn what your peers think about NetApp Snapshot. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: October 2024.
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Mir Gulzar Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 29, 2024
There should be an alarm or notification in the NetApp management console if you're frequently deleting data or using a volume for backups.
MS
Feb 23, 2024
The licensing cost could be improved.
SH
Oct 27, 2019
The company could update their products more regularly.
Kenneth Etsula - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 6, 2024
I would like some sort of notification that lets me know when a snapshot is done or not done.
GA
Aug 19, 2022
NetApp Snapshot's price could improve to allow them to capture more market shares.
FP
Jun 5, 2024
The solution should have a snapshot mode using AI to decide when to create the snapshot, depending on the workload.
PP
Nov 20, 2023
The price could be improved a little bit.