We performed a comparison between DD Boost and IBM ProtectTIER based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NetApp and others in Deduplication Software."We can retain the data for a pretty long time."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it can support both the CIFS and NFS protocols simultaneously."
"The solution is quite scalable. An organization shouldn't have any problem expanding if they use this solution."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"Overall, scalability is great."
"Scalable and stable solution for backup purposes, with good encryption and huge data conversion features."
"The functionality is very good. DD Boost and DD entry replication are used in almost all backup concepts. Those are the most used features."
"Operationally, we are satisfied as there have been no issues or closures to report."
"Overall IBM ProtectTIER is a great solution. It is easy to use."
"The cataloging is the best feature. It takes millions of frames for the backup. It's incremental, so it takes less time to complete."
"In terms of stability, I've found it to be very stable. I've walked into the server room when it was at 60 degrees Celcius, and it was still running fine."
"The command-line interface is good."
"The most valuable features are the Self-Service, and the ability to search the data."
"The solution is highly stable."
"Connectivity with the cloud and on-premises needs improved gateways."
"DD Boost is a bit expensive."
"The solution could be faster."
"The solution could always be cheaper."
"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."
"This product is expensive compared to other storage so the price can be improved."
"DD Boost needs to improve its interface. It should be easier to use."
"Technical support is okay but could be improved. I've sent a lot of complaints their way and I feel like they might be able to respond a bit better."
"I would like the possibility to back up the infrastructure and then replicate it upon on restart, without having to orchestrate the starting of the VM."
"IBM ProtectTIER could improve by being more user-friendly."
"The backup for a large amount of data is slow."
"The configuration wizards are still complex and hard to navigate. These should be easier to manage."
"Setting up the system to work with legacy equipment is a bit complex at times."
DD Boost is ranked 3rd in Deduplication Software with 30 reviews while IBM ProtectTIER is ranked 11th in Deduplication Software with 7 reviews. DD Boost is rated 8.8, while IBM ProtectTIER is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of DD Boost writes "Easy to set up with good replication capabilities and decent useability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM ProtectTIER writes "Provides a short-term backup, archive, and cataloging for 20,000 people in our organization ". DD Boost is most compared with HPE StoreOnce, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Veritas NetBackup Appliance, Dell Avamar and NetApp FAS Series, whereas IBM ProtectTIER is most compared with Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), HPE StoreOnce, IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, Rubrik and ExaGrid EX Series.
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