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Dell AppSync vs NetApp SnapMirror comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell AppSync
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Copy Data Management (4th)
NetApp SnapMirror
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Data Replication (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

Dell AppSync and NetApp SnapMirror aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dell AppSync is designed for Copy Data Management and holds a mindshare of 19.7%, up 16.8% compared to last year.
NetApp SnapMirror, on the other hand, focuses on Data Replication, holds 15.0% mindshare, down 21.2% since last year.
Copy Data Management
Data Replication
 

Featured Reviews

Rhett Waldock - PeerSpot reviewer
Simple to install, reliable, and has good technical support
There were some limitations in the product that prompted us to shift away from it. You could only have one AppSync profile per server to target where the data could be replicated to. There were a few specific feature limitations in terms of flexibility that required the development of an alternative. However, that was the only flaw. In relation to, the replication destinations. We wanted to collect data from multiple systems and then replicate it on a single system. AppSync was based on a one-to-one replication footprint, which was the limitation that we had encountered. We needed to combine several systems into one. That was one of the scenarios provided by the solution. I would like to have the ability to bit the same system with multiple AppSync replications would definitely be beneficial to us. And general flexibility enhancements.
Abdul-Salam - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides great data loss recovery and real time replication
Deployment was very smooth and took around two weeks. Following that, we carried out our data migration which took time. We previously used a Windows file independent server with its own local disk and Windows OS. It's not compatible with NetApp so data had to be physically migrated. We also took extra time integrating with our antivirus software and configuring external tape libraries with NetApp. We had one staff member involved in the deployment and an engineer from our partners. We have close to 900 users. The solution requires routine tasks as opposed to maintenance. We have three or four people with access to this storage.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution is very helpful and easy to use."
"I believe one of the advantages we saw was that the configuration was manageable."
"The tool seamlessly moves data over the network without putting pressure on the network."
"NetApp SnapMirror's ease of use and reliability are valuable features."
"This solution is easy to implement and easy to use."
"The technology enables us to have a safe backup."
"NetApp is one of the best products in this field of storage solutions."
"They have a very effective dashboard and good reports."
"NetApp SnapMirror stands out for its ease of management, efficiency, and scalability, which align well with our operational needs."
"The product has good performance."
 

Cons

"It would be helpful if this product has features for transferring to the cloud."
"I would like to have the ability to bit the same system with multiple AppSync replications would definitely be beneficial to us. And general flexibility enhancements."
"They could make continued enhancements in integration with diverse platforms for the product."
"If they can make the application free like other vendors or include it in all the packages, it would be great."
"We have to do manual verifications about the subscriptions often."
"Synchronous replication with read-write on both sides in both data centers is powerful but risky since it is greatly affected by high network latency."
"The GUI can be improved to perform complex tasks"
"The price needs to be improved."
"Compression and deduplication could be improved."
"It is not as efficient as it needs to be. It doesn't compress the data really well when it is forwarded to a secondary site. The download performance could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe we paid them on a yearly basis."
"It's part of the NetApp Firewall, so it's free."
"The product price is reasonable."
"The solution has monthly and yearly licensing options."
"The cost is low compared to different vendors."
"The pricing can be improved."
"The pricing could be improved."
"It's a highly cost-effective solution"
"SnapMirror is extremely expensive. We had a hard time adjusting to our budget. If rated on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most expensive, I would definitely rate it ten out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Healthcare Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
19%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about NetApp SnapMirror?
The performance and stability are valuable features. It seems to fulfill all the requirements.
What needs improvement with NetApp SnapMirror?
They could make continued enhancements in integration with diverse platforms for the product.
 

Also Known As

AppSync, Replication Manager
SnapMirror
 

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University at Albany, City of Houston, Yahoo Japan, Washington Employment Security Department, DG Khan Cement Co. Ltd., AmTrust Financial Services, Sheridan College
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