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Panzura CloudFS pros and cons

Vendor: Panzura
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

Panzura CloudFS offers valuable features such as collaboration, file snapshots, and data protection.
PanFS, NAS, and collaboration components enable access from anywhere, enhancing usability.
With reliable file restoration and disaster recovery, Panzura CloudFS locks files to prevent overwriting.
The file synchronization across multiple servers enhances workflow efficiency for production staff.
Handling file locks efficiently, Panzura CloudFS operates with an authoritative copy of data stored in an AWS bucket.

CONS

Panzura CloudFS Master Snapshot is the only standout feature compared to other storage options.
Issues with updates in Panzura CloudFS can cause synchronization problems or server access loss.
Some file types like GIS data formats do not work well with Panzura CloudFS and are better kept outside.
Panzura CloudFS does not offer incremental data licenses, only 25 terabytes per license.
Moving away from local Active Directory to Azure AD or Entra ID is a desired improvement for Panzura CloudFS.
 

Panzura CloudFS Pros review quotes

RC
Apr 1, 2025
Primarily, it is the way Panzura CloudFS handles the file locks and the way these filers, along with the authoritative copy of all our data, which is about 27 terabytes located in an AWS bucket in the cloud, operate.
MS
Apr 10, 2025
What I appreciate most about Panzura CloudFS is that it really solves the problem we had when we moved all our server workloads to Azure, reducing our on-prem data center footprint sizably. We don't have to maintain a huge on-prem storage array, which is nice. It just works, and we haven't had any issues this whole time.
Andy Knauf - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 10, 2025
It is a very solid product. We keep all of our older files on their system. It is easy to restore if a file gets deleted. We have good disaster recovery. It is very reliable and very quick, and we do not have files that get overwritten because it locks the file.
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EA
Feb 27, 2025
The core function of Panzura CloudFS, with its synchronizing of files across multiple servers, provides us with a much more efficient workflow for our production staff.
Anil Rahulwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 23, 2024
The main thing in Panzura is that there are three key components: PanFS, NAS, and collaboration. These are strong features, and a big benefit is that you can access everything from anywhere.
reviewer2282157 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 22, 2023
Its most valuable features are the collaboration, the file snapshots, and the data protection the solution provides.
 

Panzura CloudFS Cons review quotes

RC
Apr 1, 2025
It would be nice if Panzura offered data in increments instead of 25 terabytes per license.
MS
Apr 10, 2025
One area for improvement regarding Panzura CloudFS is moving away from on-prem or local Active Directory. We're exploring a transition to Azure AD or Entra ID, aiming to keep the product functional without heavy reliance on the local Active Directory.
Andy Knauf - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 10, 2025
There could be a slightly better dashboard or a better pane of glass. When something goes wrong somewhere, there should be a little bit better alerting with issues before they become a big problem.
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EA
Feb 27, 2025
There are a few file types that do not work well with Panzura CloudFS.
Anil Rahulwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 23, 2024
Master Snapshot feature is the only exceptional feature, but the rest of the features are similar to other storage solutions.
reviewer2282157 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 22, 2023
It should be easy for people not on the network to connect and access their files.