Dell NetWorker vs Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] comparison

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Dell NetWorker and Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 90% of Dell NetWorker users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] users who would recommend it.

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50% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

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Dell ProtectPoint [EOL]

Average Rating

7.6

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RaedHassan

Senior Specialist Backup/Storage at National Bank of Kuwait

Has supported flexible multi-platform backups and improved over time

Regarding the effectiveness of Dell NetWorker in terms of role-based access controls, I have experience with it, but I find it somewhat lacking in flexibility as it offers limited features, and I would rate it around seven out of ten. It is not that there is something wrong with the role-based access controls in Dell NetWorker, but it lacks many permissions or roles to assign, providing options only for administrator or user. To improve Dell NetWorker for the next release, I recommend enhancing flexibility in the policy, allowing selection of multiple options within the same policy, and addressing issues like the DNS lookup dependency to make it more controllable from Dell NetWorker itself rather than relying on other applications. Looking forward, I would like to see improved policy features and a more enhanced GUI, as it is still slow.

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Umar-Qureshi

Deputy Manager at Reliance Industries Ltd

Speedy and easy setup but it needs to mature

One way this solution could be improved is if they could come up with better options to migrate. As for what could be included in the next release, we have shared a couple of points with them. First, the account should be more in balance and coordinated with us. They already communicated to our project management team that they are going to implement some of these features. I would definitely recommend this solution. But as time goes on and new features are getting added the product will be more comprehensive.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The software is quite complicated and useful for large corporations using different information systems."

"The software’s best feature is data backup for any system."

"Technical support from Dell is excellent."

"The backup will run automatically and backed up data will expire automatically based on configured policies."

"If it's set up the right way, it's a stable product."

"Data domain is a good feature."

"The updated graphical interface is better than it used to be."

"Use EMC Data Domain (DD) system and EMC NetWorker."

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"The speed and the ease of the initial setup are both good. It is not complex."

"One of the features I find most valuable, is the good technical support."

"I would definitely recommend this solution."

"Since I started working with Dell a few months ago, I have found that the solution is very strong."

Cons

"NetWorker’s code needs improvement. There are so many bugs in each version, so I have to wait until the last cumulative hotfix of each service pack is released, to be sure that I will not affect production and create more work for myself."

"There are too many reboots and the software requires constant updating - just like Windows. I don't like that so I feel that it isn't very stable."

"It is a good product with some problems backing up virtual machines (slow restore)."

"In the next release, I would like to see better pricing and more integration with the other products in Dell EMC."

"We pretend to start image backups from VMware, but we are also working with Xen and RHEV, and this product doesn't support those platforms."

"We are looking forward to better stability in future versions."

"The security features need backup and encryption. It would be nice if they added this feature. I would also like to be able to decrypt when restoring the security features. Hackers can sense these vulnerabilities today, and we need to have our enterprise prepared."

"It is not easy to understand. It's not easy to deploy."

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"Sometimes I find that the interface is not as good as it should be."

"The interface and documentation need to improve."

"The product has to be more mature, like to be another six to eight months on the market. A lot of maturity needs to be incorporated."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution could be lower, it is expensive."

"It is excellent from the pricing point of view. It is free with Data Protection Suite. Similarly, when you purchase Avamar, Dell EMC NetWorker is free with one terabyte license capacity. Its price is very competitive."

"They are not cheap."

"Dell NetWorker has two types of licensing models."

"The pricing of this solution is very good."

"The pricing of the solution is not the cheapest compared to other similar solutions. The Networker is available as a component of the Dell EMC Data Protection Suite package and it should have the ability to be purchased separately."

"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."

"The price is a little on the high side, but it's reliable and provides a good service."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	38

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Overview

Dell NetWorker offers an intuitive interface, broad compatibility, and strong deduplication capabilities. It's designed for backup and recovery in VMware environments, providing seamless integration with Data Domain and support for large databases.

Focusing on efficient backup and recovery, Dell NetWorker supports physical and virtual servers, ensuring data protection and continuity. It features Client Direct for efficient data handling, automates and centralizes backup tasks, and is known for its robust performance. Some areas of improvement include enhancing deduplication, documentation, reporting, cloud vendor integrations, and third-party storage solutions compatibility. With complex configuration and scaling challenges, it requires skilled personnel for optimal use. Enhanced VMware, Hyper-V, and Microsoft Exchange support is needed, as is improved technical support and stability.

What are Dell NetWorker's key features?

User-friendly interface simplifies management.
Broad compatibility with diverse environments.
Strong deduplication for efficient storage use.
Seamless Data Domain integration.
Client Direct for direct data transfers.
Automated and centralized backup tasks.
Highly scalable to accommodate growing needs.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Improved data protection and continuity.
Streamlined backup and recovery processes.
Efficient handling of large data volumes.
Long-term data retention capabilities.
Integration with VMware and Data Domain.
Secure and reliable data management.

Dell NetWorker is implemented across industries like telecommunications, astronomy, and banking, primarily for backup and recovery across physical and virtual servers. Companies utilize it for secure data storage, safeguarding critical systems, and managing sizable databases. Many integrate it with VMware, leveraging its capabilities for data restoration to ensure business continuity.

Dell Technologies

Dell EMC ProtectPoint technology provides up to 20x faster, more efficient backup and 10x faster recovery while eliminating the backup impact on application servers. By integrating primary storage and industry leading protection storage, ProtectPoint reduces cost and complexity by eliminating traditional backup applications while still providing the benefits of native backups. Overall, ProtectPoint provides the performance of snapshots with the functionality of backups.

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Sample Customers

Republic Bank, Westgate Resorts, Macquire Cloud Services, Shriners, Panatonni, Qatar Islamic Bank, Eurosport

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