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NetApp Snapshot pros and cons

Vendor: NetApp
4.4 out of 5
Badge Ranked 1

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PROS

NetApp Snapshot centralizes data and ensures protection across virtual machines.
Snapshot and clone capabilities are highly valuable features.
NetApp Snapshot is reliable for repurposing and backup tasks, especially during Azure backups.
Snapshots are fast, scalable, and space-efficient, enhancing data management strategies.
NetApp Snapshot provides peace of mind by allowing easy restoration, saving money and effort.

CONS

NetApp Snapshot faces challenges with dynamic data that requires granular retention levels, making long-term storage difficult.
Cloud features need to be incorporated into future releases to enhance functionality.
Pricing comparisons with competitors could be improved to expand market share.
Automation processes and setup require enhancement for smoother operations.
Space management and compression capabilities need advancements to reduce storage demands and enhance integration.
 

NetApp Snapshot Pros review quotes

JH
Lead Storage Engineer - Cloud Platform at Ellie Mae
May 4, 2018
You never have to worry about maintaining millions of files stored across several thousands of virtual machines.
it_user1007628 - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage & Backup Expert at 4S Bilisim
Sep 15, 2019
The most valuable features of this solution are the snapshot and clone capabilities.
PP
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Sep 15, 2019
This is a very mature product that does exactly what it needs to in taking temporary pictures of data states.
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MC
System Administrator - Infrastructure Area Coordinator at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
Sep 22, 2019
Compared to the traditional way we did backups, with Snapshot it takes us less time. It has improved my organization by saving us time.
it_user1131534 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administration Supervisor at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
Sep 23, 2019
The initial setup was straightforward.
reviewer1027800 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager with 11-50 employees
Oct 3, 2019
It has a user-friendly interface.
reviewer973797 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Unit at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 15, 2019
The solution is fast and it doesn't use any disc space at all. You can also take as many snapshots as you like. These are the solution's most valuable features.
SH
System Administrator at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 27, 2019
SnapMirror and Snapshot are both very reliable products.
SulaimanMustapha - PeerSpot reviewer
CRS at Kneedrag
Nov 13, 2019
The most valuable features of the solution are the repurposing and backup features.
GA
CEO at BDPR Technologies Limited
Feb 6, 2020
This mature product is the leader in the backup industry with unique features and capabilities for users with advanced backup needs.
 

NetApp Snapshot Cons review quotes

JH
Lead Storage Engineer - Cloud Platform at Ellie Mae
May 4, 2018
If your data is more dynamic and changes frequently, you need more granular retention levels and need to save it for a longer duration, then this becomes a real challenge.
it_user1007628 - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage & Backup Expert at 4S Bilisim
Sep 15, 2019
I would like to see cloud features added to the next release of this solution.
PP
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Sep 15, 2019
Although support is good, the global support is lacking depending on location.
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MC
System Administrator - Infrastructure Area Coordinator at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
Sep 22, 2019
Not a perfect ten because there is one point off to give it room for improvement.
it_user1131534 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administration Supervisor at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
Sep 23, 2019
The solution needs to ensure it has higher availability or business continuity.
reviewer1027800 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager with 11-50 employees
Oct 3, 2019
I think the automation needs some improvement.
reviewer973797 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Unit at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 15, 2019
The price could be a bit lower.
SH
System Administrator at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 27, 2019
The company could update their products more regularly.
SulaimanMustapha - PeerSpot reviewer
CRS at Kneedrag
Nov 13, 2019
The solution could include more databases and make it accessible to the DBAs. The automation process should be run in a way where it could be run from the database itself.
GA
CEO at BDPR Technologies Limited
Feb 6, 2020
NetApp needs to take a look at their pricing in comparison to the competition and make the appropriate change to attract more customers and gain in market share.