Oracle Data Guard vs Quantum DXi Series comparison

Oracle and Quantum are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Oracle is ranked #16 with an average rating of 9.3, while Quantum is ranked #31 with an average rating of 9.5. Oracle holds a 0.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to Quantum’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Quantum users who would recommend it.

Oracle Data Guard

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Quantum DXi Series and Oracle Data Guard both compete in the data protection solutions category. Oracle Data Guard is often considered superior for long-term value and comprehensive features, despite Quantum DXi Series being praised for its pricing.

Features:Quantum DXi Series stands out for scalable storage capabilities, efficient data deduplication, and straightforward deployment. Oracle Data Guard offers real-time data protection, streamlined disaster recovery, and seamless integration with Oracle databases.

Room for Improvement:Quantum DXi Series could benefit from enhanced replication functionality, a more intuitive management interface, and better integration with different platforms. Oracle Data Guard needs improved integration with non-Oracle systems, more user-friendly configuration options, and streamlined compatibility with third-party solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Quantum DXi Series users find its deployment straightforward and customer service commendable. Oracle Data Guard is praised for robust deployment procedures and extensive support, although some users find the setup complex.

Pricing and ROI:Quantum DXi Series is recognized for competitive setup costs and good ROI. Oracle Data Guard is more expensive initially but offers a superior long-term return on investment due to advanced features and reliability.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Data Guard

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

16th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Quantum DXi Series

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

31st

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Oracle Data Guard is 0.8%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum DXi Series is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Azhagupandi Parthiban

Vice President Of Technology at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Offers near-real-time replication for data consistency and continuously introducing new features through upgrades

There are various advantages. First of all, easy to deploy. The only difficult part is the cost factor, licensing. In other ways, the implementation is very, very important. Like, we have not encountered any major challenges with replication. We were able to achieve near-real-time replication. Also, with the switchover failover, we were not getting any technical issues. It's a pretty stable product. Once you configure it, it goes through the rollback, and then Data Guard introduces this snapshot thing. So once the restoration happens, we can go back to the original thing, and we make that a standard. It's a pretty decent and key function for Oracle. So, enterprise organizations go for Oracle only for features like these.

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PascalSebat

Business Unit Manager Data Protection at Cncr Group

A scalable solution with Veeam and Vertias alliance

I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas. The product needs to improve performance while scaling out. It also needs to improve stability. I have been using the product since seven years. I would rate the product's stability a nine out of ten. I would rate the…

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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 solution can scale as needed."

"Oracle Data Guard is a free solution. When you apply for Enterprise Manager, it comes for free with the solution."

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

"The most valuable aspect for me is undoubtedly the failover capability and the assurance of data safety provided by Oracle Data Guard."

"We have found the replication feature the most useful. We use this feature the most. The ability to recover a database with less effort and the use of Oracle Data Guard Broker to administer the complete environment are also very useful features."

"We have not encountered any major challenges with replication. We were able to achieve near-real-time replication. Also, with the switchover failover, we were not getting any technical issues. It's a pretty stable product."

"With Data Guard, Oracle guarantees zero data loss, providing peace of mind for organizations relying on their data for critical operations."

"The solution has been stable so far."

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"While the challenges posed by the difficulties were significant, they prompted the replacement of problematic components, resulting in the resolution of issues. Importantly, there were no substantial ongoing concerns. Regarding the overall performance, it has been consistently excellent."

"I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas."

Cons

"A significant improvement for Oracle Data Guard would be enabling the disaster recovery site to handle read and write operations, not just data storage."

"For every standby server you have, you must pay a licensing fee, which is the main disadvantage."

"The deployment cost is expensive."

"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."

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

"The initial setup is complex."

"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."

More Oracle Data Guard cons

"Perhaps the most notable area for enhancement lies in the web interface for management. The current limitations in LDAP editing capabilities are not addressed in the UI, and I haven't observed any recent updates. It's possible that the new version of the DXI service incorporates improvements in the GUI, but I cannot confirm. While there is room for improvement in the current GUI, it remains a relatively minor issue. Overall, the system is comprehensive, covering aspects such as reports on latency and networking, leaving little room for additional enhancements in those areas."

"The product needs to improve performance while scaling out. It also needs to improve stability."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"It's a cost-effective solution."

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

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

"The pricing is on the higher side."

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

"The cost of the Oracle license will depend on the negotiations with Oracle."

"The licensing cost is significantly high."

More Oracle Data Guard pricing and cost advice

"I do not oversee this aspect, as pricing is contingent on factors such as volume, technical specifications, and the desired features. Consequently, I lack information on the pricing details and structure."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Financial Services Firm

30%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

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Questions from the Community

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

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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What do you like most about Quantum DXi Series?

While the challenges posed by the difficulties were significant, they prompted the replacement of problematic components, resulting in the resolution of issues. Importantly, there were no substanti...

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What needs improvement with Quantum DXi Series?

Perhaps the most notable area for enhancement lies in the web interface for management. The current limitations in LDAP editing capabilities are not addressed in the UI, and I haven't observed any ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quantum DXi Series?

I do not oversee this aspect, as pricing is contingent on factors such as volume, technical specifications, and the desired features. Consequently, I lack information on the pricing details and str...

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Also Known As

Active Data Guard

DXi Series, Quantum DX

Overview

Oracle Data Guard ensures high availability, data protection, and disaster recovery for enterprise data. Data Guard provides a comprehensive set of services that create, maintain, manage, and monitor one or more standby databases to enable production Oracle databases to survive disasters and data corruptions. Data Guard can be used with traditional backup, restoration, and cluster techniques to provide a high level of data protection and data availability.

Oracle

Quantum's DXi series deduplication solutions provides patented variable-length deduplication that not only reduces disk usage and capital expenditures, but also enables efficient data movement across the WAN to other sites and to the cloud.

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