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If we request the price for StoreOnce as a standalone product, it tends to be higher than when it is included in a larger solution where we can receive better discounts.
When their technical person is online, the quality of service and technical knowledge are very good.
The current technical support by Dell is very good.
They respond within 24 hours of case submission, which is crucial for maintaining the solution.
I have dedicated support from Dell for Vietnam, and they are responsive.
I have encountered an issue before with other brands that would not have occurred with Dell.
HPE's support is very good, proactive, and monitored through InfoSight.
When we open a case for support during installation or other matters, they are always timely and provide full support.
Dell Avamar offers very good scalability.
The scalability depends on the IT department's strategy.
By keeping the increasing data in mind, we decided to go for Data Domain.
The solution is scalable to higher models, both vertically and horizontally.
The ability of HPE StoreOnce to scale is strong when more sizing options are available.
The scalability of HPE StoreOnce is very good.
Dell is especially more stable in the enterprise product.
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is stable in terms of software performance.
For the stability of HPE StoreOnce, based on customer feedback, I rate it highly as one of the most stable products in the backup and archiving line.
They could add more features for cyber resilience and multi-cloud options in the next release to make it even better.
There are instances where backups fail on certain applications, which is an area that could be improved.
While Dell Avamar is a good product, the pricing is very high.
The high availability feature is only present in the higher models of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain).
It is suitable for more customers since it is small, cost-effective, and a good start for any customer to know about Data Domain and DBS solutions.
Medium-level and SME-level businesses can easily utilize this feature, but Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a relatively expensive solution to propose to customers.
It is well-positioned on the radar, with a mature and stable solution.
The benefits of StoreOnce, which we discussed, include its compression capabilities with a ratio of 1 to 10.
While the solution does everything expected, it would be beneficial if AI could be integrated for optimization and monitoring.
I don't currently have detailed knowledge about the pricing, however, it is geared towards enterprise businesses and might be on the higher side.
It is almost four times the earlier price.
The pricing has become higher since July, and the license costs are more expensive compared to the past.
The price for PowerProtect DD is not suitable for my customers. It is very high.
The solution is quite expensive, possibly rated around seven and a half on a scale of one to ten.
The most valuable feature is the instant recovery capability.
The software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery options through its cyber resiliency features.
The most valuable feature for me is the backup functionality.
The most valuable feature of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is its deduplication capability.
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is highly consistent, durable, easy to install, scalable, and compatible with any software today.
By using Data Domain, we get the advantage of data deduplication, reducing data size.
If the actual size for backup data is 100 terabytes, using StoreOnce, it will be around less than 10% of the original size due to the 1 to 10 deduplication ratio.
The most effective features for data deduplication are maximizing storage capacity and minimizing expenditure.
The recovery is important.
| Product | Market Share (%) | 
|---|---|
| Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) | 26.6% | 
| HPE StoreOnce | 18.6% | 
| Dell Avamar | 10.1% | 
| Other | 44.699999999999996% | 



| Company Size | Count | 
|---|---|
| Small Business | 26 | 
| Midsize Enterprise | 18 | 
| Large Enterprise | 48 | 
| Company Size | Count | 
|---|---|
| Small Business | 32 | 
| Midsize Enterprise | 21 | 
| Large Enterprise | 32 | 
| Company Size | Count | 
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| Small Business | 38 | 
| Midsize Enterprise | 31 | 
| Large Enterprise | 49 | 
Dell Avamar data protection software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery operations that can scale from daily backup protection for endpoints to high-performance protection for large enterprises with diverse applications and workloads. With application consistent recovery, automation and fast backup and restores, Avamar can help you meet your SLAs and optimize your backup and recovery processes
If you are deploying all or part of your backup environment to the cloud, Avamar enables you to make the most of your cloud investment, enabling replication, disaster recovery and long-term retention for customers using AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
Avamar is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite, which offers comprehensive data protection software applications and tools. Avamar is delivered as software and as a virtual edition.
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a trusted backup appliance, offering advanced data protection through efficient deduplication and compression technologies, ensuring seamless integration and cyber resilience.
Built for both traditional and modern workloads, Dell PowerProtect DD provides a powerful backup solution with reliable protection, high performance, and reduced operational risk. It streamlines backup processes while enhancing data capacity and security through features like DD Boost and multi-platform compatibility. Users benefit from its robust ransomware defense and encryption capabilities. Despite challenges like high pricing and complex setups, it integrates effectively with backup software and offers capabilities such as efficient deduplication, data compression, and multi-site data replication.
What are some key features of Dell PowerProtect DD?Dell PowerProtect DD plays a vital role in sectors like banking, healthcare, and enterprise environments, supporting critical workload protection and seamless data recovery. It integrates with systems like NetWorker and Veeam for efficient operations, proving essential in environments where multi-site data replication is crucial.
HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.