The primary use of this solution is for VMware integration.
System engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to use, stable, but better integration needed
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
- "There could be better integration with Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Protect Plus, it should be one solution."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Because of the licensing structure it was possible to use Spectrum Protect Plus without to much financial impact.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of use.
What needs improvement?
There could be better integration with Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Protect Plus, it should be one solution.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the solution stable.
We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We used a consultant for the implementation of the solution.
We have four administrators for the maintenance of the solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Rubrik and Veeam.
What other advice do I have?
I would not recommend this solution to others because there are far better solutions on the market.
I rate IBM Spectrum Protect Plus a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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