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Actifio

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Featured Review
Leandro Pereira Rodrigues
Very user-friendly with good QSA
With Actifio we feel very safe in the operation of services, because if the worst happens, we know that we have our backup intact and safe.
Abbasi Poonawala
Simplifies our backups with an agentless backup manager, but needs better integration with in-house applications
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Pros
"Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good.""Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good.""This product has unique capabilities that lead the product category in test data management, cloning and recovery.""Actifio was very stable. Whenever they identified bugs, they would promptly provide us with patches.""They will assist me in achieving whatever budget issue the client may be having.""The solution helps reduce costs."

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"NetApp Cloud Backup performance is good and they have beneficial technology.""One feature that works well for us is that the Cloud Manager is a completely agentless solution. There's a similar dashboard on both the versions for on-premises and the cloud, and with reference to the Cloud Manager, it's a little faster because there's nothing to be installed as such. Being agentless, it doesn't require any agent to be deployed on the targets where the backups are triggered.""Scalability is very good."

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Cons
"Areas that need improvement would be the support for recovery in the physical environment.""Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version of the tool.""While the product does support various databases, the company needs to make more of an effort to support N-minus-one compatibility.""The initial setup is complex.""The solution doesn't support AIX software or in-cloud, and we have a lot of servers running on AIX and Oracle.""Lacks the option to price backup costs within the solution itself."

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"Integration and reporting could be improved.""NetApp Cloud Backup could improve by being easier to use. Veeam solution is easier to use.""One area that can be improved is around how we define the different KPIs. In particular, the business KPIs. I have my own in-house application for the business KPIs, so for example, with our policies around retention, which is a period of seven years, I have to read these parameters from other applications and I need them to integrate well."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing is on a case by case basis."
  • "Support is very good. They send out a VM link and help you fix any issues."
  • "Actifio is cheaper than other tools."

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  • "Our usage depends on the number of licenses we have. On the cloud, it's a pay-to-use kind of model which suits our needs well. Once we have the Cloud Manager installed, the licensing process is okay, regardless of whether we're running backups in the cloud or on-premises. Sometimes, we have to restrict the number of users as per the contractual agreement and in this case we simply cut down on the licensing."
  • "Cost could be lower."
  • "NetApp Cloud Backup has a subscription-based model and it is paid annually."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about Actifio?
    Top Answer:Actifio was very stable. Whenever they identified bugs, they would promptly provide us with patches.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Actifio?
    Top Answer:I think licensing costs are reasonable but we have taxes here in Brazil that make hi-tech products more expensive.
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    What needs improvement with Actifio?
    Top Answer:The area they could improve was when we were in Azure cloud, and Actifio got bought by Google, they stopped supporting us. So that's an area they could improve.
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    What's the 3-2-1 data protection that NetApp Cloud Backup offers?
    Top Answer:Hi, the 3-2-1 data protection from this product is related to a backup strategy with the same name. I'm assuming you don't know about it so I'll tell you in a few words. In its essence, this backup… more »
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    Is NetApp Cloud Backup secure for backup?
    Top Answer:I've just started using NetApp Cloud Backup but my initial reason behind choosing it in the first place is that they advertise their high-security approach. So basically, they give you ransomware… more »
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    Is NetApp Cloud Backup expensive in your opinion?
    Top Answer:It depends on how much exactly you count as expensive. For me, NetApp Cloud Backup isn't too expensive. I say that based on the services it provides and on the way it provides them. I think it's… more »
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    Overview
    Actifio is the world’s leading Enterprise Data-as-a-Service (EDaaS) platform. It enables thousands of users around the world to deliver their data just as they deliver their applications and infrastructure… as a service available instantly, anywhere. An enterprise-class software platform powered by patented Virtual Data Pipeline™ technology, Actifio frees data from traditional infrastructure to accelerate adoption of hybrid cloud, build higher quality applications faster, and improve business resiliency and availability. For more, visit Actifio.com or follow us on Twitter @Actifio.

    NetApp Cloud Backup is a fully integrated service for cloud backup and restoration. It was created to comply fully with NetApp's native data management software ONTAP, used for  hybrid cloud experience. NetApp Cloud Backup is used to create backup and restoration for the protection and archiving of data, databases, and virtual machines related to the Cloud and On-Premises data in ONTAP. The way NetApp Cloud Backup works is by automatically creating block-level incremental backups. This ensures that the created backups are very fast and easy to restore. It is suitable for data protection regarding on-premises software as well as in the public cloud. NetApp Cloud Backup provides users with the ability to protect their cloud data at affordable prices and with a user-friendly interface so they don't need a lot of technical knowledge to be able to secure their cloud storage.

    The copies created by NetApp Cloud Backup can be stored in the user's personal object storage in the cloud as well as on premises with StorageGRID - NetApp's storage platform. The backup copies can be restored to the original source or to a different source in Cloud Volumes ONTAP. NetApp Cloud Backup provides backups to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

    NetApp Cloud Backup Features

    The features NetApp Cloud Backup provides include:

    • Data recovery: NetApp Cloud Backup provides restoration of individual files as well as full volume recovery, based on the user's needs. The data can be retrieved from a specific point in time, giving clients even more assurance that their cloud-stored data can and will be saved.

    • Indexed catalog: Another feature that NetApp Cloud Backup offers is a search catalog, providing multiple search criteria and the ability to locate a file across all backups.

    • Various archival tiers: This feature provides the ability for multi-cloud support, including top services like Google Cloud Storage Archive, Glacier Deep Archive, Amazon S3 Glacier, and Azure Archive Storage.

    • Encryption: End-to-end encryption allows users to feel more secure about their data.

    • Cloud technology features: Additional features regarding cloud technology include the options for movement from CAPEX to OPEX and mixing BYOL and PAYGO.

    NetApp Cloud Backup Benefits

    In addition to enhanced security and protection from malicious attacks, the advantages of using NetApp Cloud Backup include:

    • Aligns with the 3-2-1 backup strategy 
    • Various levels of protection of data, including encryption and full customer control
    • Protection against ransomware, using different security methods
    • A wide variety of supported workloads, including databases, VMs, applications, NAS, and K8s

    Reviews from Real Users

    Abbasi P., a User at a financial services firm, likes that NetApp Cloud Backup is a completely agentless solution. 

    A Service Manager at a tech services company values its stability, scalability, and good technical support.

    Sample Customers
    IBM, Waste Industries, Nasdaq, Verizon, Sharp, Rosetta Stone, Dakine, JBS Australia, Texas Wesleyan University, Cintra, People's Choice Credit Union, Lotto NZ, Electric Insurance, Tyler Technologies, Intility, Corporate One Federal Credit Union, Bryant University, pc/nametag, Isagenix, Sungard Availability Services, Databank, Electrocraft, Lifescript, Westfleisch, Interstate National Corporation, RestorePoint, Net3, Access Community Health Network, Newmarket International, Rezolve Group Inc., Piri Reis University, MC Assembly, Grass-Merkur, dbMotion, Christian Broadcasting Network, Bezeq, Abilene Christian University, CNW Group, Softcat, Migliori, City of South Portland, NaviSite, News-Press & Gazette, Comtec, Equity Insurance, Admirals Bank, Assistra, Dassault, Henry Davis York Lawyers, SAI Global, Audax Group, DSM, Triad Retail Media, Euronet Worldwide, Palm Beach County School District, iGate, Emerald Queen Casino
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer7%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company20%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise72%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Actifio is ranked 32nd in Backup and Recovery with 8 reviews while NetApp Cloud Backup is ranked 55th in Backup and Recovery. Actifio is rated 8.8, while NetApp Cloud Backup is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Actifio writes "Actifio enables quick and efficient data refreshes". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp Cloud Backup writes "Simplifies our backups with an agentless backup manager, but needs better integration with in-house applications". Actifio is most compared with Rubrik, Delphix, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud and Zerto, whereas NetApp Cloud Backup is most compared with Dell NetWorker, NetApp SnapCenter, Commvault Cloud, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager and Rubrik.

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