We performed a comparison between DD Boost and Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Deduplication Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."I like the tool set, it's easy to work on and the support is brilliant."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is deduplication."
"The most valuable feature is the support for plug-ins."
"We can retain the data for a pretty long time."
"There are no limitations when it comes to the scalability feature of the product. You can scale up or scale down however much you want."
"Overall, scalability is great."
"It cuts down network traffic, and only the relevant parts move around because it is deduced and encrypted."
"The solution is very good because it is easy to use and it speeds up the backup and lowers the requirement for the storage rate. It is capable of encryption, compression, and deduplication and it is fast for sending all of the data over the network because it sends only the change blocks from the client to the DD server."
"It's very easy to use the domain once it's been set up. The interface is also user-friendly."
"I like the different features. We work closely with Dell on different products and features, which is why we use them all."
"This solution has a feature called Domain Boost, which allows for source deduplication and compression."
"The most valuable features of Dell PowerProtect DD are reduplication and compression. It provides a lot of data savings for backups. Additionally, the Dell PowerProtect DD solution offers a bundled backup software and storage option. If desired, users can also connect to cloud technology to create an additional copy of their data in the cloud. This solution supports synchronization with various cloud vendors, including Azure and AWS."
"Good starting capacity and scalability."
"It works within backup windows and has got good deduplication."
"Its pricing is not overly expensive."
"It is a stable solution."
"The solution could be faster."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly for the end-users."
"DD Boost is a bit expensive."
"Integration could be better."
"It should be expanded to include other databases and software. It should also be made easier to restore."
"It would be nice if they could have the same tool set right from the smallest to the biggest modules, but being specific frame dependent."
"DD Boost's technical support could be better."
"The solution needs a better gateway between the on-premises and cloud deployment models. We have to work around it or find a third party to assist."
"They should reduce the CPC cost to customers. The product is becoming very expensive."
"We would like faster instant recovery."
"It could be more secure."
"The size and scale of the product are limited and could be improved."
"The software from Dell that can be used to operate Data Domain needs to have enhancements made to the user interface. It is too complex."
"I would like to see some kind of integration with the ransomware in the next release."
"The only problem is that it's more expensive than any other vendors available in the market."
"We are not able to deal directly with the OEM we have to go to their partners in Nigeria."
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DD Boost is ranked 4th in Deduplication Software with 30 reviews while Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is ranked 1st in Deduplication Software with 61 reviews. DD Boost is rated 8.6, while Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of DD Boost writes "Enhancing backup and recovery operations and accelerating backup and restore processes while seamlessly integrating with various backup software applications". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) writes "Supports business continuity process but needs improvement in pricing". DD Boost is most compared with HPE StoreOnce, Veritas NetBackup Appliance, Dell Avamar, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager and Quantum DXi Series, whereas Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is most compared with HPE StoreOnce, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, ExaGrid EX Series, Rubrik and Oracle Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance. See our DD Boost vs. Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) report.
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