Commvault Cloud vs SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor comparison

The compared Commvault and SolarWinds solutions aren't in the same category. Commvault is ranked #4 in BRS , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 3.4% mindshare in the category. SolarWinds is ranked #6 in SM , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 6.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Commvault users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Commvault Cloud

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

112

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (4th), eDiscovery (2nd), Cloud Backup (3rd), Disaster Recovery as a Service (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (5th), SaaS Backup (2nd), Container Backup Software (2nd), Autonomous Operational Resilience (2nd)

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Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Storage Management (6th)

Mindshare comparison

Commvault Cloud and SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Commvault Cloud is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 3.4%, down 7.5% compared to last year.
SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor, on the other hand, focuses on Storage Management, holds 6.9% mindshare, up 3.7% since last year.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Commvault Cloud	3.4%
Veeam Data Platform	5.8%
Rubrik	3.2%
Other	87.6%

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Storage Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor	6.9%
NetApp OnCommand Insight	7.9%
Dell VPLEX	6.6%
Other	78.6%

Storage Management

Featured Reviews

Ankit Gagneja

Cloud Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy

Hybrid backup strategy has improved recovery orchestration and now supports flexible DR planning

I think improvements could be made in Commvault Cloud. Lately what I have seen is that there are AI capabilities that different data protection organizations are coming up with, which basically revolves around tiering of not frequently accessible data to glacier kind of storage, plus bringing in a high level of compression and deduplication capabilities. All those features I believe are there in other customers and they are bringing in new use cases from the AI perspective which I have not recently seen in Commvault. I have seen that Dell does have such features. We recently pitched a solution to the customers where we talked about data tiering and the other AI use cases, identifying the data by itself and autonomously taking decisions on how to tier the data between the different storage classes that we have. Those kind of capabilities that we have proposed to the customer as far as the partner solutions are concerned. I would like to see AI capabilities in Commvault Cloud. The rest of the features pretty much align with the other enterprise solutions that we have in the market. It is just the AI capability that is being asked by the customers as well as that I see missing with Commvault.

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AbdulKader Mohandes

Senior Systems Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network

Custom alerts and rich performance metrics have improved server monitoring and storage planning

We use customizable alerts extensively with different services, because the exchange services are different from Active Directory or DNS or anything else. We have customizable alerts for each service. I do not use the historical data trends that predict future storage needs. Perhaps some of my colleagues use it, but I do not. I would like to see a focus on broadcast services in the future to make it better. Broadcast services, specifically TV broadcast services, would be valuable to us because we come from a broadcast technology background and would appreciate having some features related to that. I would rate this review as an eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Go for Commvault. It is a very strong, stable solution."

"With the use of the cloud, the solution is easy to learn."

"What is most valuable to me are the search features, where you can search through large backup data sets and find what you're looking for. Our data sets are so big that we're over the petabyte mark. To find a specific file for a specific user out of 10,000 users is a challenge... If we can glean from them a general description of where it might be, the search feature comes in very handy to actually locate it and restore it for them."

"With Commvault it is a single job, which does both backup and archive, so it does not touch the data twice."

"Not everyone has agents for everything and Commvault has agents for most products. It's the most complete."

"Veeam is a good product but I prefer Commvault for backup and DR."

"The solution’s user interface for managing the on-prem environment is good."

"We have evaluated three or four cloud-based backup solutions, but the other ones in the market didn't even come close to Commvault."

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"The performance metrics, especially for CPU and memory, and for the overall performance of the servers have been found most valuable."

"The initial setup is very straightforward."

"DO IT!!! You will not regret it."

Cons

"When we started using Commvault, we felt that there were some technical issues with managing it, but we are comfortable enough with managing it now. There were many issues, like index corrupting, when we first started, but all those issues were resolved by the Commvault tech team."

"Its dashboard could be improved to provide a summarized version of all the jobs instead of having to go through each one of them."

"Sometimes, we have a performance issue with the backup speed. So, that has to be rectified and improved."

"There is room for improvement in the Knowledge Base and error reporting. I would like to see best practices in the Knowledge Base, and have the ability to diagnose errors without contacting support."

"Its dashboard could be improved to provide a summarized version of all the jobs instead of having to go through each one of them. We should easily be able to glance at all issues. If I had not gone with the on-premise version, I would have had regular reports with the cloud version. It would be an advantage if they increase the compression rate of the backup. I am keeping it on-prem, so I'll need more disks depending on the policies that I have in the retention period. Its price could also be lower. If a good solution can be cheaper, it is always an advantage."

"They reply to the support portal weekly, but there are some delays."

"Their single pane of glass solution is daunting at first. It's not the easiest interface but, as with anything that you use, eventually you'll get better and better at it."

"I would assess the Command Center as a very useful but sometimes difficult tool. It is multipurpose. It has all the features of logging and monitoring, especially for the actual setup. For us, it is easy because we work daily with it, but for customers who only use it once a week, they sometimes have some difficulties. Command Center is not user-friendly for beginners."

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"The solution could always be more easily scalable."

"The number of similar alerts is the main area for improvement."

"Scalability is my sore spot."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Some of our customers say that Commvault is a very expensive solution, but Commvault has many features that the competitors don't have. It is not a good choice for a small or medium business, but it is a good choice for enterprise businesses."

"The price could always be lower."

"The pricing is fairly in line with the other products we've compared it with recently. We do spend more on it than we did in our Backup Exec days, but it's fairly competitive with some of the other best-in-class data protection platforms."

"The tool is affordable."

"The price could perhaps be lower as well."

"There is now a subscription based licence option that, depending on your environment, could offer a more efficient method to licence the solution if you are OPEX cost driven rather than CAPEX."

"If budget allows using the per socket license and not the agent based with per GB counter for Dedup is the way to go."

"The solution is expensive. However, there are no additional costs involved. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	57
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging currently.

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What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

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What is your primary use case for ThreatWise?

I work with a variety of backup solutions including Commvault, Avamar, Rubrik, and similar tools. I am part of Tata Consultancy Services where we pitch all these solutions to customers from the bac...

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?

The number of similar alerts is the main area for improvement. Alert noise would be great to reduce.

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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?

We are still working with SolarWinds and use the NPM product along with SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor.

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What advice do you have for others considering SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?

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Also Known As

Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault Backup & Recovery, Commvault HyperScale X, Metallic, ThreatWise

SolarWinds SRM

Overview

Commvault Cloud offers comprehensive data management with strong backup and recovery, security, and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud setups. Supporting a variety of applications, its cost optimization and integration capabilities enhance data management and infrastructure operations.

Commvault Cloud facilitates seamless data management and protection for organizations dealing with complex IT infrastructures. Its capabilities spread across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust disaster recovery and compliance, while optimizing storage strategies. Extensive application compatibility and integration with IT infrastructure solutions allow for efficient data movement and enhanced security.

What are the key features of Commvault Cloud?

Backup and Recovery: Reliable data protection across environments.
Data Management: Seamless operations in hybrid and multi-cloud contexts.
Disaster Recovery: Comprehensive recovery features.
Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
Security: Advanced encryption and threat detection.
Cost Optimization: Efficient strategies and resource utilization.
Integration: Supports a wide array of IT applications.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Data Security: Protects sensitive information effectively.
Scalability: Adapts to extensive infrastructure needs.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through optimization.
Simplified Management: Streamlined for better operations.
Comprehensive Support: Enhances compatibility and usability.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and technology, Commvault Cloud supports the protection of virtual machines, databases, and physical systems. It facilitates Office 365, SQL, and VMware backups, ensuring disaster recovery and compliance, while meeting the demanding storage requirements and safeguarding data integrity per industry standards.

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SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor provides comprehensive storage monitoring to ensure optimal performance and availability. It assists IT professionals in tracking storage infrastructure health and efficiently managing resources.

Designed for IT experts, SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor excels in delivering deep insights into storage performance metrics. It helps detect potential issues before they affect system operations, allowing for proactive management and maximization of storage environments. Tailored for complex environments, the solution provides real-time monitoring and analysis, supporting critical decision-making in IT infrastructure management.

What are the key features of SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?

Performance Monitoring: Offers real-time insight into storage performance metrics.
Capacity Planning: Helps efficiently plan for future storage needs.
Alerting System: Delivers alerts on potential issues and trends.
Multi-vendor Support: Compatible with various storage vendors and environments.

What are the benefits and ROI of using SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?

Improved Efficiency: Optimizes storage management processes.
Cost Savings: Reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
Increased Visibility: Provides detailed views of storage infrastructure.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Supports strategic planning with accurate data.

Implementing SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor, sectors like finance and healthcare benefit greatly from its capabilities. Finance institutions rely on its monitoring to prevent data loss and ensure robust data availability, while healthcare facilities utilize the detailed metrics for compliance and operational efficiency. By providing crucial insights and real-time alerts, it empowers these industries to manage their storage environments effectively.

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Sample Customers

Aberdeenshire Council, Acxiom, BAM Group Ireland, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, CI Investments, Clifford Chance, American Municipal Power, American Pacific Mortgage, AstraZeneca, Dongbu Steel, Denver Health, Dow Jones, Emirates Steel, Penn State Health, Prime Healthcare, Sonic Healthcare, Sony Network Communications, TiVO, UCONN Health, The Weitz Company

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