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Pros
"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."

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"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."

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Cons
"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."

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"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."

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  • "We scale this product by adding licenses, which are related to capacity."
  • "The cost is monthly."
  • "The hardware platform is cost intense, so for small and mid-range, this product is not the best choice."
  • "The pricing is high compared to the competition and should be reconsidered."
  • "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."
  • "The solution comes with a capacity license and it is a one-time purchase. There are additional costs, such as support."
  • "Dell EMC Data Domain Boost is an expensive product. There are extra costs for support because every year, you have to renew your SLA for support, and the cost is always increasing."
  • "My company must pay approximately 10,000 USD annually, making it an expensive product."
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  • "This solution is very expensive."
  • "IBM ProtectTIER is an expensive solution."
  • "The customer can decide how they want to purchase a license. However, the price of the solution is expensive."
  • "We have a capacity-based license, which is managed centrally for all the sites of my company."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:DD Boost has improved our data backup and recovery process. Its data deduplication feature is amazing. The product comes with cloud features. It helps to save time.
    Top Answer:The cataloging is the best feature. It takes millions of frames for the backup. It's incremental, so it takes less time to complete.
    Top Answer:We have a capacity-based license, which is managed centrally for all the sites in my company. I'm managing one of the centers, and there are multiple small sites as well. Everything is managed… more »
    Top Answer:The backup for a large amount of data is slow. When there's a large amount of data, sometimes the backup isn't completed in time. I have a 24 hour cycle, so it doesn't get completed in 24 hours with… more »
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    Overview

    DD Boost software delivers an advanced level of integration with backup applications and data base utilities, enhancing performance and ease of use. Dell also provides a DD Boost File System Plug-In (BoostFS) with DD Boost for even greater application support, which enables all the benefits of DD Boost for applications that use NFS for data protection. Rather than sending all data to the system for deduplication processes, DD Boost enables the backup server or application client to send only unique data segments across the network to the system.

    IBM TS7650G ProtecTIER Deduplication Gateway is designed to meet the disk-based data protection needs of the enterprise data center while enabling significant infrastructure cost reductions. The solution offers industry-leading inline deduplication performance and scalability up to 1 petabyte (PB) of physical storage capacity per system, and can provide up to 25 PB or more backup storage capacity. Combined with IBM or third-party storage, TS7650G ProtecTIER Deduplication Gateway provides a powerful disk-based repository to improve the performance, retention and availability of backup and archive data in a small footprint for energy and cost efficiency.

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    Computer Software Company21%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Photography Company14%
    Insurance Company14%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Government6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government9%
    Wholesaler/Distributor7%
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    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise18%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    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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