Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] vs Oracle Data Guard comparison

Dell Technologies and Oracle are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 50% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Dell ProtectPoint [EOL]

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50% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell ProtectPoint [EOL]

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

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Oracle Data Guard

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

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Backup and Recovery (34th)

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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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AdnanNaseem

Principal DB A at a computer software company with 201-500 employees

Active data protection has ensured high availability and supports seamless reporting workloads

In my opinion, Active Data Guard is the most valuable feature. We use the secondary side for reporting purposes, which reduces the load on the primary side. Oracle Data Guard includes functions such as automatic failover, but we use manual managed failover. After some months, we converted our primary to secondary and secondary to primary. Oracle Data Guard is effective in minimizing data loss and provides a good solution for that. The main benefits of Oracle Data Guard include minimizing data loss during a production failure. It is used for maximum availability when paired with Oracle RAC, so if any disruption occurs, we have an alternative Data Guard to convert our load to the disaster recovery site. Oracle Data Guard maintains a high level of data integrity by using archive logs. When a transaction happens, redo logs create archive logs, which are then applied on the disaster recovery side, ensuring that both databases are synchronized.

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

Pros

"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."

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

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

"The solution is quite stable, as we haven't experienced any bugs, glitches, or crashes, and we find it to be quite reliable."

"Data Guard adds an extra layer of a high-availability platform, minimizing application outages when something goes wrong with the primary database and allowing us to resume activities while losing minimal time."

"The solution is really very stable. One good thing about it, compared to other products, is that you can just run it and forget about it. Unless you come across some interruptions in the network, it works like a charm."

"The most valuable feature is the flashback standby, which allows us to test without scrapping the database."

"Another valuable feature is the possibility of backing up the database from the standby database instead of the primary database, to avoid backup process overhead in the primary system."

"Active Data Guard has helped us a lot in achieving the real time reporting by offloading our heavy reports from Production to Standby database."

"The solution has been stable so far."

"We use Data Guard for online replication from data center, to data center for high availability. This is the most important feature."

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Cons

"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."

"The interface and documentation need to improve."

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

"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."

"We would like to be able to see the date time stamp when you execute DGMGRL commands."

"The database administration needs improvement. With Oracle, we have a lot of features for administrating data, but it might be too many. It needs to be simplified. It should be automated. Looking at Enterprise Manager, there are too many KPIs in place."

"I think it would be great to have a graphical interface assistant (like DBCA, ASMCA, NETCA, etc.) for initial configuration, monitoring, configuring Oracle Data Guard Broker and all the Data Guard Broker commands, without needing Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control installed."

"Oracle could be improved by the ability to manage it on the cloud."

"Oracle is not easy to implement, and you cannot find clear documentation on the internet or, unfortunately, on the Oracle website."

"Sometimes, the technical support team takes time to respond."

"Oracle Data Guard is stable, but you need to keep monitoring the system all the time. You need to keep monitoring the archives."

"The predominant issue lies in the communication link between the secondary and primary databases."

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"The cost is expensive."

"If you want to have everything automated and done smoothly, you have to add additional licenses."

"Oracle Data Guard is a feature available only in Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, and is available for extra cost."

"It is not a cheap product, but if you look at the price, features, availability, scalability, and maturity, it is a very good product."

"It's a cost-effective solution."

"The pricing is on the higher side."

"The licensing cost is significantly high."

"This is the best solution if you want something similar that's less expensive than Oracle Grid."

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Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	22

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

It is a very useful administrative IT tool. It saves on costs. I strongly recommend Data Guard. I've been using it for eight years and I would strongly recommend it. I'd rate Oracle Data Guard a se...

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We're Oracle partners. We've worked with databases 11G and 12C. If a company is planning to implement Oracle solutions, I would suggest they also implement Data Guard. I'd rate the solution nine ou...

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Overview

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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Oracle Data Guard offers robust disaster recovery and high availability solutions for enterprises by providing data protection and efficient failover capabilities. It ensures seamless data continuity across instances with primary and standby databases working in tandem.

Oracle Data Guard increases data availability through features like switchover, failover, and real-time replication. Its robust backup and restore functionalities safeguard data during disasters. Active Data Guard supports read-only reporting on standby sites, while automating block repair and maintaining data integrity with archived logs. Despite its strengths, Oracle Data Guard requires enhancements in licensing costs and user-friendliness. Users encounter challenges in complex setup and maintenance, demanding improved monitoring, automation, and flexible replication. Enhancing the graphical interface, technical support, and integration with third-party systems is recommended for seamless operation.

What are Oracle Data Guard's most important features?

Switchover and Failover: Swift transition between primary and standby databases reduces downtime.
Active Data Guard: Enables reporting capabilities on standby databases without affecting production.
Real-time Replication: Ensures data consistency across all databases.
Automated Block Repair: Enhances data integrity through automated processes.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Reduced Downtime: Failover capabilities ensure business continuity by minimizing downtime.
Data Protection: Secure backup and restore functions safeguard data during failures.
Scalability: Suitable for enterprise deployment, accommodating growth and complexity.
Operational Efficiency: Real-time data replication enables uninterrupted business operations.

Enterprises use Oracle Data Guard extensively for maintaining high availability and disaster recovery. By leveraging primary and standby databases, organizations ensure data continuity across various locations. This setup allows running reports and queries on standby databases during disruptions, ensuring that business operations remain unaffected during unexpected catastrophic events.

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Athenahealth, Discover Financial Services

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