IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Reviews

Vendor: IBM

4.0 out of 5

30 reviews
88% willing to recommend

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What is IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a data protection and availability solution for virtual environments that can be deployed in minutes and protect your environment within an hour. It simplifies data protection, whether data is hosted in physical, virtual, software-defined or cloud environments. It can be implemented as a stand-alone solution or integrate with your IBM Spectrum Protect environment to off-load copies for long term storage and data governance with scale and efficiency.

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is the #22 ranked solution in best Backup and Recovery Software. PeerSpot users give IBM Spectrum Protect Plus an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is most commonly compared to Veeam Data Platform: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs Veeam Data Platform. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 67% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 17% of all views.

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

April 2025

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

I would like to see continuous data protection (CDP). If there is machine failure, you don't have to go to the backup copy that you took 12 hours ago. You can actually go back to the backup copy made half an hour ago. That is, it would be good to have certain-point-in-time recovery. I would like them to add global deduplication. With deduplicate backups, deduplication will work only with the data of a certain machine or a certain backup set. Usually, the data is repeated across the data of the backup sets. However, if IBM Spectrum Protect Plus provides a global deduplication option it will ultimately result in better storage savings.

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

The security must be improved. We face a lot of cyber threats like ransomware. It impacts data availability and protection. The tool must provide a mechanism to make resilient backups. The tool must ensure that the recent backups have no ransomware. The backup must be immutable. They must be cyber-resilient backups. Finding a good resource person for IBM Spectrum in Pakistan is difficult. We have to rely on the support team. Resource availability is a challenge.

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Uddave Jajoo

Assistant Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

In the future, I would like to see support for global deduplication. The limitation with IBM Spectrum Protect is that if you take backups, the deduplication works only for data in a certain machine, or a certain backup set. However, data is often repeated across the data backup set. So, if they provide a global deduplication option, it will provide better storage savings ultimately.

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus mindshare

As of April 2025, the mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus in the Backup and Recovery category stands at 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on IBM Spectrum Protect Plus reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Backup and Recovery	Apr 30, 2025	Download
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Comparison	IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs Veeam Data Platform	Apr 30, 2025	Download
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Comparison	IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs Commvault Cloud	Apr 30, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Veeam Data Platform	4.3	16.4%	94%	423 interviews Add to research
Commvault Cloud	4.3	7.4%	95%	110 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus offers valuable features like retention sets, data deduplication, and replication. Integration with Oracle, SQL, and Db2 is highly valued. It supports offload to Spectrum Protect, enables multi-platform backups, and provides quick deployment. Centralization, ease of use, and API features are crucial. Users appreciate its backup capabilities for systems and databases, VM snapshots without agents, and reliable, fast recovery options. Various backup policies and user-friendly deployment enhance its functionality.

"There is protection against disasters with good, fast, reliable recovery options."
"Reliability, recovery features, and stability are valuable to me."
"Large-scale recoveries are very straightforward."

Room for Improvement

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus requires enhancements in areas like interface usability, security integration, and data validation and reporting. Users seek more intuitive administration and easier troubleshooting. Important features such as global deduplication, improved backup scheduling, and automation for replication between data centers are missing. There is a demand for expanded support for various virtualization platforms, enhanced technical support, and more effective threat management against ransomware. Proactively integrated security measures are highly anticipated by users.

"There's significant room for improvement. They are not yet where I want them to be."
"With ransomware protection and cyber protection, more improvement is possible."
"The security must be improved."

ROI

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus demonstrates integration and upgrading capabilities over years, allowing users to avoid purchasing new solutions when migrating to next levels. Some users have not yet experienced ROI as they are in early project stages, while others observed returns in two to three years. Many find it a worthwhile investment. IBM's roadmap offers visibility over several years, affirming return potential for Spectrum Protect Plus users.

Pricing

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus pricing is dynamic, based on factors like VM count and capacity-based licensing. Users acknowledge its high cost but find it competitive compared to EMC or Veritas, highlighting lower pricing on VM-based licenses and absence of additional feature charges. Most prefer yearly license fees, though perpetual options exist. Implementation and training may incur extra costs. Maintenance costs are annual. Enterprises appreciate the solution's value, scalability, and comprehensive feature access for the expense.

"We have a perpetual license for the tool since it is deployed on-premise."
"I rate the price of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus a one on a scale of one to ten, where one is extremely expensive, and ten is very cheap."
"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a little expensive."

Popular Use Cases

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is utilized primarily for backup and recovery in virtual environments such as VMware and Hyper-V. It is adopted for backup in public-cloud, private-cloud, on-premises, and hybrid settings. Users deploy it for data protection, disaster recovery, and efficient backup of servers, databases, and virtual machines. The tool supports scheduling, deduplication, and modernizes environments using cloud integration. Its capabilities extend to offline backups and leveraging various storage options like tapes.

Service and Support

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus support is generally considered strong. Users appreciate its technical expertise and responsiveness. Many find the support prompt and effective, assigning ratings between seven and ten. Some challenges exist with response times, especially at the first support level, and time zone differences may cause delays. Despite bureaucracy and occasional inefficiencies, IBM's documentation and local teams are helpful, often resolving issues through online resources without needing direct intervention.

Deployment

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus's initial setup varies in complexity depending on user experience and infrastructure. Some find it straightforward, often completing it within hours or a day, while others, especially new users, encounter difficulties. It is user-friendly with GUI and CLI options. Planning and understanding of existing environments are crucial. Many note that newer versions are easier, though some configurations require expertise. Installation time ranges from minutes to weeks, influenced by the organization's size and resource availability.

Scalability

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is recognized for its scalability, supporting both small and large enterprises. Users appreciate its ability to handle numerous objects and expand with business growth. Many find it adaptable to their needs, allowing for seamless addition of features, storage, and infrastructure. While some note that scaling requires planning, others highlight its cloud capabilities. The software's architecture, including vSnap components, enables distributing workloads efficiently, although improvements in horizontal and vertical scaling are suggested.

Stability

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is widely noted for its high stability. It operates effectively in various environments, handling large data loads and offering a reliable experience. Users report minimal disruptions apart from isolated incidents of backup restore challenges. Many emphasize the need for specialized staff for optimal performance. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is praised for its resilience, scoring between seven to ten out of ten in stability assessments from different users, reflecting consistent performance across extensive deployments.

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