Cloudian HyperStore Reviews

My main use case for Cloudian HyperStore is S3 storage. I use S3 storage with Cloudian HyperStore for a web deployed application. I mainly use Cloudian HyperStore for web applications.

The best features Cloudian HyperStore offers in my experience are versioning, replication, and erasure coding.

Versioning has made the biggest difference for my team because fault tolerance has improved with versioning. If any uneventful or unintended delete happens, I have the ability to recover it without going into the backup.

Cloudian HyperStore has positively impacted my organization by reducing costs, which is one of the biggest advantages I can see from Cloudian HyperStore. If I compare it with block and NAS storage, I actually get very decent performance in S3 storage while getting the storage at an extremely cheaper rate compared to other block storage or file storage options.

Cloudian HyperStore can be improved by making upgrades easier. Currently, I see that upgrades are very complicated, and most of the time I require Cloudian support whenever I want to upgrade. I think Cloudian has the opportunity to improve in self-service capabilities. If they make upgrades less vendor-dependent, that would be beneficial.

I would also like to add that more automation APIs would be valuable. If more APIs were available for S3 compatible tasks, that would be great.

I rate the product eight because if they make updates easier, make firmware upgrades easier, make compaction available on CMC instead of requiring scripts, make node cleanup straightforward, make forecasting simple, make capacity planning easy, and provide self-healing opportunities, I believe the rating would be a ten.

I have been using Cloudian HyperStore for two years.

Cloudian HyperStore is stable.

Cloudian HyperStore's scalability is not as good as I wanted it to be because if I want to add anything new to the current environment, the process is extremely lengthy and takes a lot of time. Scalability can be a challenge from time to time.

Customer support is very good, especially during United States hours. If it is any other country's time zone, things can be a bit challenging.

We were using Amazon S3, but we switched because we wanted an on-premises solution rather than a public cloud.

I have seen a return on investment with Cloudian HyperStore. The return on investment is present, although I do not have the metrics, so I cannot share specific details.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was good, although I was not a part of the licensing, product cost, and deployment discussions. From what I have heard, it has been good.

Before choosing Cloudian HyperStore, we evaluated MinIO and Dell ECS before settling on Cloudian HyperStore.

My advice to others looking into using Cloudian HyperStore is to do rigorous testing in your environment, and if the solution fits your needs, pursue it.

Cloudian HyperStore is a good product with scopes of improvement, and if Cloudian can actually work on the inputs provided to them from time to time, it is going to be a very strong S3 product. I gave this product a rating of eight out of ten.

Our primary use case for Cloudian HyperStore involves disk replacement and node replacement, which represents the majority of our operational activities.

The healthiness monitoring of all nodes in Cloudian HyperStore is excellent. In the cloud, when we click on the clusters, it displays the healthiness status and also generates auto-support cases, which we can access very easily because we can thoroughly check through our mail without even logging into the cluster to verify. This helps us know the health condition of the cluster and all our resources.

Whenever we receive any mail from Cloudian HyperStore, it prompts us to check all aspects of our system. Because of these notifications, we can thoroughly perform health checks on time, and major issues get resolved easily. For example, if any node fails, within a fraction of a minute when an auto-case is created, we can check and proceed with all necessary steps: connect with the vendor to share their detail serial number and also contact the data center team to provide access. We can easily manage all of that because of this feature, and it will be helpful for everyone.

Additional helpful features could be added to Cloudian HyperStore. Given that GenAI and similar technologies are valuable, even for smaller tasks, having something that shows us how we can perform a task would help us when we need assistance. Currently, we only need to create a case. Without creating a case, support could connect with us and share their review and recommendations. Something like that would be beneficial.

Regarding Cloudian HyperStore's AI capabilities, I can see accuracy of approximately 70 to 80 percent at this time. Moving towards reliability, that aspect is also good with no concerns there. However, the accuracy needs to be improved.

I have been using Cloudian HyperStore for 3.6 years.

Cloudian HyperStore is stable.

The scalability of Cloudian HyperStore is rated at 7.5.

Whenever we have any issue, auto-cases are already created on time with Cloudian HyperStore. When we create any case with support, they easily connect with us and resolve it shortly without taking too much time. However, sometimes it takes longer. I am not certain if their database or another component is experiencing issues, but they sometimes take more than two or three weeks to resolve a case.

I rate the customer support for Cloudian HyperStore at 8.

I have not used other solutions. With four years of professional experience, I have used only Cloudian HyperStore during that time.

We have a small team of between seven to eight people, and even with checking all the technologies and doing all the necessary tasks, Cloudian HyperStore support helps us to do everything in an easy way. This saves time, takes less time overall, and provides updates on time. It is time-saving and very easy to use. We get everything done at the proper time.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Cloudian HyperStore was good, and it was easy to manage all aspects. Support also helped very well with that, and we received articles which helped us do everything properly. It was easy, and we did not encounter any significant worries regarding these matters.

We are already using S3 buckets and Amazon S3 as well. We are now trying to migrate to S3 for all the Cloudian nodes.

With 3.6 years of experience using Cloudian HyperStore, I do not know much about how it has helped the company or what outcomes have resulted. I give Cloudian HyperStore a rating of 8.5 to 9.

Cloudian HyperStore has been helpful for us, and we have not faced any major issues with it. Because of the support provided, everything can be resolved on time. We did not experience too much delay on the system, and it is very user-friendly to work with. I prefer using this tool primarily for that reason. It is very easy to work with, everything is separated clearly, and necessary features are placed appropriately.

Regarding Cloudian HyperStore's AI capabilities, they are good with no issues. It is a good product with no concerns about acquiring or learning it. If you want to use this tool, you do not need to be highly professional to do so. It is very user-friendly and easy to understand, and it properly stores data. There are no worries about that. It is good technology that we can learn easily and use in our day-to-day operations.

Our primary use case for Cloudian HyperStore is managing and scaling unstructured data across our organization. We use it as an on-premise object storage platform to store a wide range of data types, including backups, archives, and media assets. Cloudian allows us to maintain data sovereignty and meet compliance requirements while offering S3 compatibility, which integrates well with our existing workflows and backup tools. Its scalability and cost-efficiency have made it a key part of our storage infrastructure.

Cloudian HyperStore has significantly improved our organization by providing scalable, reliable, and cost-effective object storage for our growing volumes of unstructured data. It eliminated the scaling limitations of traditional storage, allowing us to expand seamlessly as our data needs increased. Its S3 compatibility has also enabled smoother integration with our existing tools and workflows. Overall, it has simplified data management, improved performance, and reduced total cost of ownership.

The best features Cloudian HyperStore offers include the native S3 API compatibility, which is pretty good, allowing us to scale out our architecture, and the built-in data protection, which is also pretty good.

Cloudian HyperStore positively impacts my organization by helping us centralize our data storage across our teams and simplify our infrastructure, meeting our growing demands on storage while maintaining performance and control, with the S3 compatibility aiding integration with our existing tools and workflows.

Centralizing our data storage makes access significantly easier.

At this time, I don't see any major areas where Cloudian HyperStore needs improvement. It has consistently met our expectations in terms of performance, scalability, and reliability. We haven’t encountered any challenges or frustrations with the platform. The user interface is intuitive, and the S3 compatibility works well with our existing tools. If anything, continued focus on UI enhancements and expanded third-party integrations could make an already strong product even better especially on the AI and S3 integration front.

I have been using Cloudian HyperStore as a storage engineer for about three years.

In my experience, Cloudian HyperStore's reliability has been pretty good, with no downtime.

Cloudian HyperStore's scalability has been awesome; it keeps up with our growing storage needs, with zero unplanned downtime and great replication between nodes.

The customer support for Cloudian HyperStore is responsive, and I've had a pretty good experience interacting with them; they are super knowledgeable and helpful. I would rate the customer support for Cloudian HyperStore a 10 out of 10 because they're great.

Positive

Before Cloudian HyperStore, I used a combination of traditional NAS and tape storage, and I switched to Cloudian for better scalability and lower costs.

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was straightforward; we had an engineer help us out, so the customer service was great, and pricing is competitive with reasonable setup costs.

In house with assistance from their team when we had questions.

I have seen a pretty good ROI with Cloudian HyperStore in terms of reduced storage management overhead, lower cost per terabyte, and improved productivity across teams.

They have a great team to assist in setup. The pricing was competitive. The longer licenses make more financial sense.

I evaluated other options before choosing Cloudian HyperStore, including a Dell option, Scality, and a few cloud-based solutions.

My advice for others looking into using Cloudian HyperStore is that if you need really good scalability and API compatibility while wanting to keep control of your data, it's a good option.

I gave Cloudian HyperStore a rating of 10 out of 10 because the customer service has been great.

My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

I was not offered a gift card or incentive for this review.

This interview was well-rounded.

My main use case for Cloudian HyperStore is for immutable backup storage.

I use Cloudian HyperStore for immutable backup storage by backing up using standard on-premises storage solutions, and then I backup copy those backups to the immutable storage as a way to archive that data.

I do not have anything else to add about my use case with Cloudian HyperStore that is unique about how my team approaches it.

Cloudian HyperStore's best features include using the S3 storage for things such as S3 FUSE to connect to our IaaS environment and give customers a STaaS option for S3 storage as well.

Cloudian HyperStore has not positively impacted my organization in terms of improvements, efficiencies, or outcomes that I have seen.

Cloudian HyperStore can be improved by replacing the Cassandra database since it seems to struggle.

I would add that the documentation for Cloudian HyperStore is good, as they have it built into Cloudian itself, but I think the support struggles in an enterprise environment.

I have been using Cloudian HyperStore for around two or three years.

Cloudian HyperStore is stable in specific use cases, but in my use case, it is not.

I found that the performance of Cloudian HyperStore suffers at scale, where the Cassandra database struggles to keep up with bulk deletes and bulk requests.

Cloudian HyperStore can scale if one has the right use case.

Cloudian HyperStore's customer support is poor.

Neutral

I have not previously used a different solution; this is my first solution, but I will be moving off it soon.

I cannot share any specific metrics regarding return on investment for Cloudian HyperStore, but I can say that the return on investment is struggling. The initial cost has not been recouped because of performance issues, leading to a lack of customer trust with this product, as I cannot sell it quickly enough before the new licensing costs hit, resulting in losing money by the end.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Cloudian HyperStore indicates that it is a cheap product, and the licenses are cheap as well. When comparing them to other competitors for actual hardware, it is the cheaper option. If one had a use case for a small cluster for S3, it would be a good solution, but I think solutions such as Wasabi are perhaps the better option for smaller deployments. Overall, it is still cheap.

Before choosing Cloudian HyperStore, I reviewed other options such as Scality at the time.

My advice for others looking into using Cloudian HyperStore is to consider it a good product to add to their portfolio, as long as they fully understand the drawbacks of things such as using the Cassandra database. If one plans to use a particularly talkative backup product or a product that will utilize S3 in a way with multiple single-paste commands at scale, I think it will struggle. However, if one uses Cloudian HyperStore on performant hardware and a performant network, it could probably shine in certain use cases.

My additional thoughts about Cloudian HyperStore are that you definitely need to research the best use cases for S3 and understand the product behind the scenes, rather than just seeing the S3 up front and believing that it is all the same as an AWS S3 solution. It is crucial to comprehend the hardware you are buying and the database behind the scenes that serves all your metadata and manages your tokens, which also needs to be performant. For instance, Veeam backups might not work well, but if you use Cloudian HyperStore for AI-type solutions, then it could work well.

I rate this product a 3 out of 10.

My main use case for Cloudian HyperStore was a private cloud in a data center which was restricted from the internet, so I needed S3 storage and an S3 storage solution which could work autonomously in the data center.

Cloudian HyperStore offers excellent documentation and clear diagrams, and the application itself has a user-friendly interface which was beneficial for managing resources. We used some of our compute resources and storage resources for Cloudian, and it worked effectively. We made backups and established S3 connection from Kubernetes resources. We managed our problem disks, and sometimes we replaced disks, and Cloudian provided clear instructions on what to do with the replacements.

My experience with the UI involved common administrative tasks such as disk replacement, providing volume, changing volume, and providing S3 bucket.

Cloudian HyperStore impacted my organization positively because we started to use it at least eight years ago, and at that time, we did not have many choices on the market, and I do not recall a truly good enterprise solution for using S3 storage in a private data center. Cloudian HyperStore has many years of experience on the market, so it should be a strong option.

I cannot provide current feedback on needed improvements because for the last four years, I did not use Cloudian HyperStore, so my experience may be outdated regarding recent changes. Everything was excellent, and I had a truly good experience, which I can confirm for any other architects who are going to use Cloudian HyperStore.

I have been working in my current field for four years at this place.

Cloudian HyperStore is stable.

Regarding Cloudian HyperStore's scalability, we had 200 physical servers with many disks inside.

I had a good experience with customer support because we had several calls, and I can evaluate that the support interactions were of high quality.

I did not switch to a different solution before Cloudian HyperStore, and I did not use any other solution in the private cloud. I had some good experience with Amazon and Google Cloud after that, but this is not a switch as I had left the company. I believe they still use Cloudian HyperStore.

I have seen a return on investment because we covered our requirements. We really needed S3 storage at an enterprise level, so we solved it.

Before choosing Cloudian HyperStore, I did not evaluate other options, but I should refresh my knowledge about the current situation on the market because for the last five years, many other enterprise solutions have become available.

I can advise others looking into using Cloudian HyperStore as a strong enterprise solution with many years of experience on the market, and I cannot compare it with other solutions for private data centers. I can compare it with cloud solutions such as S3 Amazon or Google Cloud, but I think it is different because you do not need to manage your resources with those providers. I would definitely advise Cloudian HyperStore for private clouds. I gave this product a rating of 9 out of 10.

Our main use case for Cloudian HyperStore is cloud backup of large data, such as patient information and research information. As storage fees became more expensive in the cloud, using Cloudian HyperStore was a cost-effective alternative because we can upload and find large bodies of data. Because we were growing and had significant data and information for patients, clients, vendors, and research, this software helped us store our data in real time and it was cheaper than the alternative of public cloud storage.

The best features Cloudian HyperStore offers include storing large bodies of data in real time. As the company grows, it is a more cost-effective alternative than other options available and it is a controlled environment. When I mention a controlled environment, I relate that to security. Cloudian HyperStore has positively impacted our organization because it allowed us to feel secure if something happened; we knew that our information was backed up. Having that peace of mind led to saving costs.

Cloudian HyperStore can be improved because it cannot simply be left to the business owner to operate its software. You need an actual IT department to support this matter that understands storage software; it is not something you can pick up on the side of your desk, it is more complex than that. Having a better guide, training, and support would go a long way for this, but it is a great product overall.

I have been using Cloudian HyperStore for about five to seven years.

Cloudian HyperStore is stable for the most part.

The scalability of Cloudian HyperStore is really good.

The customer support could do better, but overall they are pretty good. I would rate the customer support an eight on a scale of one to ten.

I was not part of those decisions regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, but I heard it was a more cost-effective alternative than actual public cloud; it was a savings in the direction we were going to keep going for our storage.

We have seen a return on investment with money saved and time saved because we backed up in real time and there is no limit, so I think that is the primary benefit.

Before choosing Cloudian HyperStore, they were examining how expensive public cloud storage fees were.

On a scale of one to ten, I would give Cloudian HyperStore a seven. I give it a seven because it needs a lot of improvement in areas of supporting, ensuring proper training, and being easier to use; it is a very complex software. Regarding Cloudian HyperStore's AI capabilities, I think its governance and security are really good; I think the ability to store large bodies of data with the capability to back up in real time is fantastic. The accuracy and reliability of Cloudian HyperStore's output, especially with its AI capabilities, are not bad; it needs a bit more improvement, but it does its job. My advice to others looking into using Cloudian HyperStore is that if you are frustrated with paying too much for public cloud storage, this is a great alternative; it is cheaper in the long run and it protects and secures large bodies of data.

Our primary use case for Cloudian HyperStore is as a backup target. We use it for backup and archive use cases and are moving towards artificial intelligence or GPU business applications. However, about eighty percent of its use is for backup. It is also used for sharing data across organizations, offering scalability and secure data sharing across multiple locations.

Normally we needed to recover files from the backup, what is a bit lengty in time, but now with versions and retentions, it is easy to recover files.

The most valuable aspects of Cloudian HyperStore include its ability to manage data individually, unlike traditional storage solutions. I can determine what to do with a single file by utilizing features like versions and retentions versus all files in the same volume are handled the same by the snapshot schedule and volume settings . Another beneficial feature is data tearing allowing movement across platforms. The immutable object lock feature ensures that data remains secure by preventing unauthorized changes. If data is tampered with, reverting back to a previous version is easy, eliminating any issues. Lastly, Cloudian HyperStore's data durability is a key aspect, focusing on the data lifecycle. I can control data activity, duration, and location-based storage policies for robust data protection.

Software vendors need to make their solutions more intelligent enabling tagging and automated data management decisions regarding the S3 place. As the backup applications already hand over SLAs settings from the backup setup to the objects, the data life cycle is automatically managed with versions, locations, and retentions. General applications conversing with S3 lack built-in intelligence, so more development is necessary on the alliance's part. Cloudian HyperStore is already very sophisticated, and no changes are needed as it is ahead of market need.

I have used Cloudian HyperStore for four years.

Cloudian HyperStore is one hundred percent stable. I have never had an outage on a system.

Cloudian HyperStore is scalable and supports the sharing of data across multiple locations, applications and can scale independently per cluster, location and support mixed configurations.

The technical support is generally great. Cloudian used to offer one level of support, which was very hands-on. They now have tiered support options to accommodate different customer needs. The support plus option provides a high level of assistance, including direct second-line support. While first-line support can be a bit inefficient due to repeated basic checks, second-line support is knowledgeable and provides open, transparent communication and help.

Positive

Apart from Cloudian HyperStore, I have worked with object storage solutions such as Dell and Wasabi. Each has its strengths, but in terms of handling a real S3 layer, only Cloudian HyperStore, AWS, and Microsoft handle this effectively.

The initial setup of Cloudian HyperStore can be a bit complex because it involves setting up a worldwide network topology configuration even for a single location. However, with professional services, it becomes easier. My company developed an installer guide that allows us to complete setup in thirty minutes, and we have automated many manual tasks.

Customers see a high ROI when they move inactive data from their primary storage systems onto Cloudian. In comparison to AWS, within fourteen months, the CAPEX investment pays off due to Cloudian's pricing model. Customers often found that within thirteen to 18 month months, Cloudian HyperStore was cheaper than AWS.

Cloudian HyperStore offers reasonable pricing. It provides a comprehensive package that is cheaper compared to AWS. When compared with non-real S3 solutions, it may seem more expensive, but it delivers many additional features. While most S3 vendors provide only basic functionalities, Cloudian HyperStore enable real distributed capabilities and delivers support for ninety out of one hundred ten APIs, AWS is using, making it a cost-effective solution.

Yes. I have worked with Dells, Wasabi, and tried the startup Object First, but Cloudian HyperStore stands out as it provides a real S3 solution compared to others that function more as S3 gateway solutions and missing a lot of the API's.

I would recommend Cloudian HyperStore, especially for software developers and DevOps companies, as they can leverage the rich functionalities offered by AWS but now onpremise with Cloudian. My advice is, therefore, to consider Cloudian HyperStore for those not just looking for an immutable backup target. As the whole architecture is designed for MSP's with multi tenancy, real QoS and a high level of security I would rate it a 9.

Our primary use case for Cloudian HyperStore is as a reliable, scalable solution for backup and long-term archive of unstructured data across our environment. We leverage it to store data from multiple sources, including file servers, applications, and departmental shares. Backups are run regularly to ensure data integrity and business continuity. While we haven’t had to perform any disaster recovery yet, knowing that Cloudian supports S3-compatible replication and versioning gives us confidence in its resilience and recoverability.

Cloudian HyperStore has significantly improved our organization by making our data storage more efficient, scalable, and overall cost-effective. We no longer have to worry about hitting capacity limits or dealing with really complex scale-up storage solutions. The S3 compatibility has also allowed us to easily streamline workflows and integrate with existing backup and archive tools. Overall, it’s reduced our infrastructure overhead and simplified how we manage large volumes of unstructured data.

The best features Cloudian HyperStore offers are easy integration with other backup providers such as Veeam, robust security, and excellent metrics functionality that works seamlessly.

What I appreciate about the security features in Cloudian HyperStore is that they have WORM (write once, read many), which is a good security feature for ensuring that nothing gets stolen or held hostage for ransomware.

Cloudian HyperStore has positively impacted my organization by saving us time, money, and making our processes easier.

One potential improvement would be offering an open-source or community edition of the product. This would allow teams to experiment, prototype, and integrate Cloudian into their environments without the upfront cost of a full, triple-replicated deployment. Looking ahead, incorporating AI-driven data tiering could significantly enhance value, enabling intelligent and policy-based movement of data across storage classes based on usage patterns and business needs. I know they have very robust S3 compatibility but making that information more transparent would be helpful, too.

I have been using Cloudian HyperStore for a couple of years.

It seems very stable even when we upgrade our version.

Cloudian HyperStore is very scalable, and we haven't had any issues increasing capacity and adding nodes.

The customer support for Cloudian HyperStore is great; there's always someone available when we need it.

Positive

We used to use the cloud, and it became too expensive before switching to Cloudian HyperStore.

Yes, it was straightforward and easy. Their support was available for any questions we had.

In house with assistance from the Cloudian team.

When compared to cloud options, there are significant savings by an order of magnitude due to the ingress and egress fees we are foregoing. 

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that pricing was pretty straightforward, costs were manageable compared to alternatives, and our support is licensed out as one would expect.

We looked into Scality and Minio briefly. Neither seemed to have the same level of S3 compatibility. 

My advice for others looking into using Cloudian HyperStore is to definitely get a quote to see if it makes sense for your environment because of the cost savings, ease of use, and integration.

I would rate Cloudian HyperStore a 10 out of 10 because it's just been a great product, easy to work with, and for the cost and what we're getting, there's not another product on the market similar to it.

I used Cloudian HyperStore for data protection, functioning as a data repository and data protection software. I implemented it through the S3 protocol directly to the object storage. It served as a repository for unstructured data and was sometimes used as a tape library replacement. Additionally, I positioned it as a cost-effective object storage solution for certain customer use cases.

One of the most significant features of Cloudian is its comprehensive RESTful API stack. Also, its compatibility with Dell, Lenovo, and HP servers adds great flexibility for implementation. The S3 compatibility aligns well with general Amazon S3 standards, offering a reliable connection. These features enhance storage efficiency and simplify data management processes.

I consider Cloudian HyperStore a complete solution. However, it is important to thoroughly understand customer use cases to tailor the appropriate solution, whether using appliances for performance or software for backup targets.

Three instances were observed where Cloudian was used, particularly for data protection as a target in back-end systems, integrating well with Nutanix environments.

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate the scalability of Cloudian as eight.

The quality of the technical support was good. Although there was an issue that wasn't resolved quickly, overall, the support was satisfactory.

Neutral

For object storage solutions, I also used Q Star Technologies, Cloudian, DDN, NetApp, and IBM.

The setup was very straightforward. Cloudian's team provided an excellent installation script that made installation and integration with our data protection solution very simple.

I am a partner with Cloudian. The initial setup was a collaboration with Cloudian's team who provided effective installation support.

The costs associated with Cloudian influenced the decision to implement it. However, specific pricing details are not available.

DDN, Q Star Technologies, NetApp, and IBM were evaluated as other object storage solutions.

Considering a customer's need for a cost-effective solution, Cloudian HyperStore fits well for data protection scenarios. With an overall rating of nine out of ten, I recommend it based on the use cases mentioned.

We use the product to stage timesheets. 

The tool has S3 capability. Its scalability is excellent. From a security and encryption perspective, the solution supports SSL encryption. It is a seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption. 

The most valuable feature is data protection.  

Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to protected documents. They should be able to drop the documents. The capacity management dashboard can be better. We also want two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator as MFA. Hence, the user would access the console not just by logging in with a password and username but with third-party applications as well. 

I have been using the product for five years. 

I rate the solution's stability a nine out of ten. 

I rate the tool's scalability an eight point five out of ten. 

Level one gives good support. Level two and three is for complex issues. 

Positive

Cloudian HyperStore's installation is not complex, and the scripts are straightforward. The tool's scripts are evolving and improvising. I want to change the location from which they install the packages. They need to have a centralized location which would help us save disc space. 

We have seen ROI with the tool's use. 

The solution is cheap. 

I rate the tool a nine out of ten.