IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Reviews

Vendor: IBM

4.0 out of 5

31 reviews
88% willing to recommend

181 followers

What is IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a data protection and availability solution for virtual environments that can be deployed in minutes and protect your environment within an hour. It simplifies data protection, whether data is hosted in physical, virtual, software-defined or cloud environments. It can be implemented as a stand-alone solution or integrate with your IBM Spectrum Protect environment to off-load copies for long term storage and data governance with scale and efficiency.

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is the #23 ranked solution in best Backup and Recovery Software. PeerSpot users give IBM Spectrum Protect Plus an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is most commonly compared to Veeam Data Platform: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs Veeam Data Platform. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 66% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 16% of all views.

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

June 2025

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

The security must be improved. We face a lot of cyber threats like ransomware. It impacts data availability and protection. The tool must provide a mechanism to make resilient backups. The tool must ensure that the recent backups have no ransomware. The backup must be immutable. They must be cyber-resilient backups. Finding a good resource person for IBM Spectrum in Pakistan is difficult. We have to rely on the support team. Resource availability is a challenge.

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

I would like to see continuous data protection (CDP). If there is machine failure, you don't have to go to the backup copy that you took 12 hours ago. You can actually go back to the backup copy made half an hour ago. That is, it would be good to have certain-point-in-time recovery. I would like them to add global deduplication. With deduplicate backups, deduplication will work only with the data of a certain machine or a certain backup set. Usually, the data is repeated across the data of the backup sets. However, if IBM Spectrum Protect Plus provides a global deduplication option it will ultimately result in better storage savings.

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Uddave Jajoo

Assistant Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

In the future, I would like to see support for global deduplication. The limitation with IBM Spectrum Protect is that if you take backups, the deduplication works only for data in a certain machine, or a certain backup set. However, data is often repeated across the data backup set. So, if they provide a global deduplication option, it will provide better storage savings ultimately.

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus mindshare

As of June 2025, the mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus in the Backup and Recovery category stands at 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on IBM Spectrum Protect Plus reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Backup and Recovery	Jun 15, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Jun 15, 2025	Download
Comparison	IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs Veeam Data Platform	Jun 15, 2025	Download
Comparison	IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs HPE Zerto Software	Jun 15, 2025	Download
Comparison	IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs Commvault Cloud	Jun 15, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Veeam Data Platform	4.3	15.6%	94%	424 interviews Add to research
Commvault Cloud	4.3	7.5%	95%	110 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus excels in features such as integration with Oracle, SQL, Hyper-V, multi-platform backup, and ease of use. The system supports virtual snapshots, deduplication, compression, centralization, and fast recovery for disaster protection. Users appreciate its API, Kubernetes support, user-friendly deployment, policy configuration flexibility, and agentless functionality. Deduplication and data retention technologies are notable. Integration, replication, scalability, and seamless backup for various databases enhance its value. Its ability to optimize storage adds efficiency.

"The biggest benefit of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is that it's an agentless backup product which is very easy to configure and use."
"There is protection against disasters with good, fast, reliable recovery options."
"Reliability, recovery features, and stability are valuable to me."

Room for Improvement

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus requires better security integration, data validation, user-friendly administration, and enhanced reporting. Users suggest improved support for virtualization, scheduling flexibility, and integration with other IBM products. Automation features, global deduplication, and more comprehensive threat mitigation are desired. Users struggle with installation and configuration, while backup and restore processes are slow and cumbersome. Technical support needs responsiveness across time zones, and ransomware protection is urged to be enhanced for better data protection.

"IBM has made a decision to withdraw the product and replace it with IBM Data Protect."
"There's significant room for improvement. They are not yet where I want them to be."
"With ransomware protection and cyber protection, more improvement is possible."

ROI

Companies have shared mixed experiences regarding their ROI from IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. Some have not yet observed a return due to early project stages, while others have noticed ROI within two to three years. They found the investment worthwhile as integration and upgrades align well with current solutions in the market, allowing seamless migration without needing entirely new systems. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus remained competitive compared to other offerings in terms of cost-efficiency.

Pricing

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus offers competitive pricing with a variety of options including perpetual and annual licenses. Costs are determined by VM count or capacity. While some users find it expensive, many appreciate its value and efficiency compared to other solutions. Licensing fees often cover all features, avoiding additional setup costs. Enterprise buyers can negotiate pricing, and most prefer a yearly subscription for simplicity. The initial purchase is typically followed by annual support and maintenance fees.

"We have a perpetual license for the tool since it is deployed on-premise."
"I rate the price of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus a one on a scale of one to ten, where one is extremely expensive, and ten is very cheap."
"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a little expensive."

Popular Use Cases

Primary use cases of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus involve backup and recovery for virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V. Users deploy it for on-premises setups, cloud integration, and disaster recovery. It is favored for its ability to back up and manage data across various platforms, including databases and VMs. Organizations implement it for its deduplication capabilities and ability to handle large data backups efficiently, enhancing infrastructure utilization and speed.

Service and Support

Many find IBM Spectrum Protect Plus customer service strong, with fast response times. Some note challenges with first-level support and delays for more complex issues. Local support varies slightly in ratings, while IBM's direct support is rated highly. There is commendation for their documentation. For advanced cases, response time can be extended, yet their support is rated above average by most users due to the quality of assistance and comprehensive feedback.

Deployment

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus's initial setup is often described as straightforward, especially for those with experience. Setup times vary from 15 minutes to a few hours. While some users find it simple, others encounter complexity, particularly with larger installations or without prior experience. Deployment often involves minimal configuration and can be managed by a small team. User-friendliness has improved over older versions, making the process easier for most organizations.

Scalability

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is highly scalable, supporting both small and large enterprises. Users note its capacity to manage extensive databases and different environments, from a few virtual machines to large setups. Scalability involves adding features easily but requires careful planning and infrastructure considerations. Both cloud and on-premise deployments are supported, with flexibility in scaling up storage and components like vSnap. Ratings for scalability vary, though many users express positive impressions.

Stability

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is often described as very stable, rarely presenting issues in diverse environments. Users appreciate its robust performance and ability to handle significant workloads efficiently. While initial problems sometimes arise, typically in resource management, most experiences indicate high stability. There's some feedback about recovery challenges, yet the overall sentiment is favorable. Many value IBM Spectrum Protect Plus' reliable data management, awarding high stability ratings despite occasional user-friendliness concerns.

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