We are using Dell EMC ECS for our web applications.
DevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Scalable, good support, and simple deployment
Pros and Cons
- "I have been satisfied with the stability."
- "Dell EMC ECS could improve by having Relational Database Services(RDS) to review progress. Additionally, if the training was provided it would be a benefit, it would be good for our engineers."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
Dell EMC ECS could improve by having Relational Database Services(RDS) to review progress. Additionally, if the training was provided it would be a benefit, it would be good for our engineers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Dell EMC ECS within the past 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have been satisfied with the stability.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Dell EMC ECS has been acceptable for our needs.
How are customer service and support?
We have had a few issues but the support has been very good.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
We have an IT team that does the implementation of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell EMC ECS an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner

Senior Buyer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
A stable solution which is easy to scale, install and manage
Pros and Cons
- "I like that the solution is easy to scale and that's its stable."
- "The solution could be more cost-effective and secure."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for data storage, although not for ones in large quantities.
What is most valuable?
I like that the solution is easy to scale and that's its stable.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be more cost-effective and secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Dell EMC ECS for around two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is easily scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not had occasion to contact technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not make use of another solution prior to the current one.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to install.
I do not recall how long this took.
What about the implementation team?
Two administrators are sufficient for the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution could be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is easy to manage. It does not require more storage.
There are around two users making use of the solution.
I rate the solution as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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