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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerProtect Data Manager and Veritas NetBackup Appliance based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The solution adequately handles data storage.""The deduplication is the most valuable feature because it helps to control the overhead.""The product's initial setup phase was easy.""It's the perfect solution for virtual and container directives. The data reduction feature works well, and we haven't had any issues.""Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager is user-friendly and easy to use. it does what it needs to do.""The solution's initial setup is straightforward.""Dell PowerProtect Data Manager helps to reduce the amount of data being transferred and stored.""I would say flexibility is the most important feature of the product. The performance and speed are the best on the market."

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"The intelligent policies feature is used in order to protect the VMware infrastructure. One of the things that makes a big difference for our company is the usage of these intelligence policies. The system automatically provides extra protection for any VMware server application or service. From a backup administrator's point of view, this is what we call peace of mind. It reduces the workload and therefore reduces resources needed from the company.""The initial setup gets easier the more you do it.""Installing this solution is very simple and takes perhaps five or ten minutes.""The solution is useful for backups.""The solution is very scalable.""The standout feature is its connectivity and robust support. They are easily easy to get hold of, making it convenient for us.""The most valuable features of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are the ease of use and the familiar interface.""They are a large company with good best practices, and they give good support."

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Cons
"They should include a feature similar to S3 bucket.""Management is difficult and it is hard to determine when things aren't working properly.""The Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager reports could improve. There should be different kinds of reports on failures, such as dashboards that we can submit to top management or auditors.""The interface is too complex.""As a new product, there are some things that still need to improve a bit as it matures.""A lot of improvement is required in Dell's first level of support.""There is always room for improvement. The compression ratio should be improved as well as the efficiency.""You need to use additional software to back up entire environments. It will be good if they could support entire tape libraries."

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"Veritas NetBackup Appliance could improve by having a site recovery feature.""The scalability isn't great. Every time you want to add storage, you can't just add a little bit, you need to add a lot.""This solution has to have better integration with the cloud, as well as with other solutions such as Business Intelligence products.""It could be better integrated with other platforms.""The product should provide more AI and ML features.""The installation is cumbersome.""More licensing options could be introduced to the software. It is currently based on capacity only. Compared to competitors, it is difficult to position it economically everywhere. From the usability point of view, they are making many improvements on new interfaces, the SaaS offering, etc.""We had some problems with the backup of the physical server."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The licensing costs and pricing model are based on capacity and the license is easy to upgrade."
  • "The price of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager is reasonable."
  • "We offer monthly or yearly subscriptions. The price could be cheaper."
  • "The solution is not less expensive than competitors but pricing deals are available."
  • "The solution is more affordable than other vendors."
  • "The product is offered at a very competitive price in the market."
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  • "The licensing costs for this solution are very high."
  • "The licensing costs are approximately 150,00 Saudi Riyals."
  • "The price of this solution is very high compared to other solutions."
  • "It costs more to license support for this solution, compared to others."
  • "Appliances do not come cheaply."
  • "Overall, Veritas is a good solution; the problem is the cost."
  • "I cannot say whether our licensing costs are on a monthly or annual basis, as we have a global contract."
  • "The licenses are purchased on appliances with the capacity they require."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product is offered at a very competitive price in the market. The compression and deduplication functionalities in the solution ensure that my company is able to save some costs.
    Top Answer:A lot of improvement is required in Dell's first level of support. In the future, the product should be able to fit into a hybrid infrastructure. It should be more of a single solution to meet all… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's most valuable feature is recovery.
    Top Answer:Veritas NetBackup Appliance needs to improve its security. It needs to ensure that it is 100 percent protected against cyberattacks.
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    Also Known As
    PowerProtect, Dell EMC PowerProtect
    NetBackup Appliance
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    Overview

    PowerProtect Data Manager offers efficient data protection capabilities leveraging the latest evolution of Dell trusted protection storage architecture.

    With operational simplicity, agility and flexibility at its core, PowerProtect Data Manager enables the protection, management and recovery of data in on-premises, virtualized and cloud deployments, including protection of in-cloud workloads. You can also protect cloud-native workloads across multiple public clouds via our integrated SaaS based PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot Manager.

    Modernize how you protect your VMware virtual machines using Transparent Snapshots. Transparent Snapshots simplifies VM image backups for near-zero impact to your VMs or VM resources – and it works with any VMware supported storage. Transparent Snapshots innovation increases backup performance, lowers costs and simplifies management and reduces the risk of data loss.

    Streamline data protection directly for applications or Kubernetes containers to Dell PowerProtect appliances and reduce application resource constraints.

    Increase business resiliency with PowerProtect Cyber Recovery capabilities to rapidly recover from cyber incidents.

    Modular design allows agile delivery of new features and updates. Rapidly evolve to meet future IT demands.

    • Software defined: Provide flexible data protection and compliance across applications and cloud-native IT environments
    • Multi-cloud optimized: Extend protection to the cloud with backup to cloud, backup in-cloud, long term retention and cloud disaster recovery
    • Self-service: Backup and restore directly from native applications
    • Cloud-Based Monitoring and Analytics: Telemetry, machine learning and predictive analytics to proactively take action and speed time to resolution



    Reviews from Real Users

    “We keep an eye on the future, and we are confident that PowerProtect Data Manager and PowerProtect DD series appliances will support our transformation project. Both products are continuously evolving and will cover our future needs, including using the cloud for data protection.” – Dimitris Mavromichalis, IT Deputy Manager at National Bank of Greece

    “PowerProtect Data Manager combined with PowerProtect appliances – that’s cutting edge. That’s world leading as far as we’re concerned.” – Drew Hills, Infrastructure Analyst at USC Australia

    ““Most of my wish list came true with the PowerProtect Data Manager plugin for vSphere, which provides perfect integration with vCenter.” – Dave Chapman, Senior Technician at PSC Publishing

    Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a comprehensive data protection solution that combines hardware and software into a single, integrated platform. It offers scalable storage capacity, high-performance backup and recovery, and advanced deduplication technology. With its intuitive user interface and centralized management, it simplifies data protection operations and reduces administrative overhead. 

    The appliance supports a wide range of applications, databases, and operating systems, ensuring comprehensive protection for both physical and virtual environments. It also provides seamless integration with cloud storage, enabling organizations to leverage the benefits of hybrid cloud backup. 

    With its robust security features and built-in resiliency, the Veritas NetBackup Appliance ensures the integrity and availability of critical data, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.

    Sample Customers
    National Bank of Greece, USC Australia, PCS Publishing, Dell Digital IT, Rushmore Electric, Melanson Health, Arrow Electronics
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Healthcare Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is ranked 25th in Backup and Recovery with 8 reviews while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is ranked 20th in Backup and Recovery with 46 reviews. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is rated 7.4, while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager writes "A tool that offers good capacity management and product management". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup Appliance writes "Offers good connectivity, easy to use and stable solution ". Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is most compared with Dell Avamar, Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Dell NetWorker and Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA), whereas Veritas NetBackup Appliance is most compared with Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Veritas NetBackup, DD Boost, ExaGrid EX Series and Quantum DXi Series. See our Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance report.

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