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ExaGrid EX vs. NetApp Cloud Backup
May 2024
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between ExaGrid EX and NetApp Cloud Backup based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Disk Based Backup Systems solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Featured Review
Teresa Rivera
A highly scalable and easy-to-install solution that can be used for DLP
ExaGrid EX was very helpful because I had a lot of issues with the original storage, which was HPE StoreOnce.
Abbasi Poonawala
Simplifies our backups with an agentless backup manager, but needs better integration with in-house applications
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Pros
"Both the pricing and the performance are excellent.""The most valuable features of ExaGrid EX are the Veeam features and Landing Zone."

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"Scalability is very good.""One feature that works well for us is that the Cloud Manager is a completely agentless solution. There's a similar dashboard on both the versions for on-premises and the cloud, and with reference to the Cloud Manager, it's a little faster because there's nothing to be installed as such. Being agentless, it doesn't require any agent to be deployed on the targets where the backups are triggered.""NetApp Cloud Backup performance is good and they have beneficial technology."

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Cons
"The solution’s web access should be improved.""I would like to see free disk space."

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"Integration and reporting could be improved.""NetApp Cloud Backup could improve by being easier to use. Veeam solution is easier to use.""One area that can be improved is around how we define the different KPIs. In particular, the business KPIs. I have my own in-house application for the business KPIs, so for example, with our policies around retention, which is a period of seven years, I have to read these parameters from other applications and I need them to integrate well."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The renewal fee is approximately $3,500 to $3.750 for a 60 terabyte device."
  • "I rate ExaGrid EX ten out of ten for pricing."

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  • "Our usage depends on the number of licenses we have. On the cloud, it's a pay-to-use kind of model which suits our needs well. Once we have the Cloud Manager installed, the licensing process is okay, regardless of whether we're running backups in the cloud or on-premises. Sometimes, we have to restrict the number of users as per the contractual agreement and in this case we simply cut down on the licensing."
  • "Cost could be lower."
  • "NetApp Cloud Backup has a subscription-based model and it is paid annually."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about ExaGrid EX?
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of ExaGrid EX are the Veeam features and Landing Zone.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExaGrid EX?
    Top Answer:I rate ExaGrid EX ten out of ten for pricing.
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    What needs improvement with ExaGrid EX?
    Top Answer:The solution’s web access should be improved.
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    What's the 3-2-1 data protection that NetApp Cloud Backup offers?
    Top Answer:Hi, the 3-2-1 data protection from this product is related to a backup strategy with the same name. I'm assuming you don't know about it so I'll tell you in a few words. In its essence, this backup… more »
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    Is NetApp Cloud Backup secure for backup?
    Top Answer:I've just started using NetApp Cloud Backup but my initial reason behind choosing it in the first place is that they advertise their high-security approach. So basically, they give you ransomware… more »
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    Is NetApp Cloud Backup expensive in your opinion?
    Top Answer:It depends on how much exactly you count as expensive. For me, NetApp Cloud Backup isn't too expensive. I say that based on the services it provides and on the way it provides them. I think it's… more »
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    6th
    out of 7 in Disk Based Backup Systems
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    Overview

    ExaGrid's disk backup with deduplication system is purpose-built for backup that leverages an architecture optimized for scalability, performance, and price. The system scales as needed by adding ExaGrid appliances, which virtualize into a GRID architecture automatically, adding capacity and processing power while acting and being managed as one unified system.

    ExaGrid disk-based backup appliances include GRID computing software, which virtualizes them into a single pool of long-term capacity. Capacity load balancing of all data across servers is automatic, and multiple GRID systems can be combined for a total logical backup capacity of 16PB.

    NetApp Cloud Backup is a fully integrated service for cloud backup and restoration. It was created to comply fully with NetApp's native data management software ONTAP, used for  hybrid cloud experience. NetApp Cloud Backup is used to create backup and restoration for the protection and archiving of data, databases, and virtual machines related to the Cloud and On-Premises data in ONTAP. The way NetApp Cloud Backup works is by automatically creating block-level incremental backups. This ensures that the created backups are very fast and easy to restore. It is suitable for data protection regarding on-premises software as well as in the public cloud. NetApp Cloud Backup provides users with the ability to protect their cloud data at affordable prices and with a user-friendly interface so they don't need a lot of technical knowledge to be able to secure their cloud storage.

    The copies created by NetApp Cloud Backup can be stored in the user's personal object storage in the cloud as well as on premises with StorageGRID - NetApp's storage platform. The backup copies can be restored to the original source or to a different source in Cloud Volumes ONTAP. NetApp Cloud Backup provides backups to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

    NetApp Cloud Backup Features

    The features NetApp Cloud Backup provides include:

    • Data recovery: NetApp Cloud Backup provides restoration of individual files as well as full volume recovery, based on the user's needs. The data can be retrieved from a specific point in time, giving clients even more assurance that their cloud-stored data can and will be saved.

    • Indexed catalog: Another feature that NetApp Cloud Backup offers is a search catalog, providing multiple search criteria and the ability to locate a file across all backups.

    • Various archival tiers: This feature provides the ability for multi-cloud support, including top services like Google Cloud Storage Archive, Glacier Deep Archive, Amazon S3 Glacier, and Azure Archive Storage.

    • Encryption: End-to-end encryption allows users to feel more secure about their data.

    • Cloud technology features: Additional features regarding cloud technology include the options for movement from CAPEX to OPEX and mixing BYOL and PAYGO.

    NetApp Cloud Backup Benefits

    In addition to enhanced security and protection from malicious attacks, the advantages of using NetApp Cloud Backup include:

    • Aligns with the 3-2-1 backup strategy 
    • Various levels of protection of data, including encryption and full customer control
    • Protection against ransomware, using different security methods
    • A wide variety of supported workloads, including databases, VMs, applications, NAS, and K8s

    Reviews from Real Users

    Abbasi P., a User at a financial services firm, likes that NetApp Cloud Backup is a completely agentless solution. 

    A Service Manager at a tech services company values its stability, scalability, and good technical support.

    Sample Customers
    7-Eleven, ABC, ACNB Bank, Admiration Foods, Aeroflex, AGH, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Alberta Motor Association, Allegro MicroSystems, American Standard, Ameris Bank, Arch Reinsurance Ltd., Arthritis Foundation
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    University9%
    Government9%
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    Manufacturing Company20%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    ExaGrid EX is ranked 3rd in Disk Based Backup Systems with 3 reviews while NetApp Cloud Backup is ranked 6th in Disk Based Backup Systems. ExaGrid EX is rated 9.6, while NetApp Cloud Backup is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of ExaGrid EX writes "Excellent performance, scalable, easy to install, and outstanding support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp Cloud Backup writes "Simplifies our backups with an agentless backup manager, but needs better integration with in-house applications". ExaGrid EX is most compared with HPE StoreOnce, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Quantum DXi Series, Oracle Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance and Dell PowerVault, whereas NetApp Cloud Backup is most compared with Dell NetWorker, NetApp SnapCenter, Commvault Cloud, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager and AWS Storage Gateway. See our ExaGrid EX vs. NetApp Cloud Backup report.

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