2018-10-04T17:27:00Z

What advice do you have for others considering Dell NetWorker?

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Robert-Nilsson - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2024-02-06T10:52:12Z
Feb 6, 2024

During my experience with the product, it did not have the deduplication feature in it unless you bought Dell EMC Data Domain and hardware appliance. It is a really stable product and is one of the best solutions in the market. Based on my experience, the product has no limitations. Dell NetWorker released a new version many years ago to cover a new operating system's latest version, but it didn't work. My company had to face a lot of problems with our customers until Dell acknowledged the problem and the fact that there was a need to do a little bit more work. The aforementioned area consists of the details of when I faced some issues with the product. The benefit of having Dell NetWorker in infrastructure was to ensure that there was a backup and restore environment that was stable, worked well, and could deliver when needed. I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

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Derrick Brockel - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2024-01-03T17:59:26Z
Jan 3, 2024

People who want to implement the tool must use ProServ, follow the best practices, and consider immutable backups. So, if somebody attacks your environment, they cannot change that data. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

Abdellah Djebli - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-12-22T16:06:10Z
Dec 22, 2023

We have to keep Dell NetWorker updated as many security fixes need to be done. With everything shifting to the cloud, the organization beginning with the transition should consider hybrid solutions. This approach will help them back up both the cloud and on-premise versions in a hybrid environment. I rate it a seven out of ten.

A. Ahad Alam - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-12-07T08:25:43Z
Dec 7, 2023

The Dell Networker's maintenance complexity varies. It can be easy in some situations and challenging in others. Overall, its functionality is generally good. However, when monitoring the system from another location, we encounter difficulties in handling certain conditions. These difficulties arise especially during installation and client configuration. Maintaining client-level configurations also have difficulty, particularly when communication between clients and the server occurs through different ports while only one or two ports are allowed by default settings. This further complicate the process. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

MostafaSoudy - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-11-06T14:26:36Z
Nov 6, 2023

My advice to new users is that if most of your setup is virtualized, around 80-90% in VMware, Dell NetWorker is a good choice. It excels in virtual environments. But if you are mostly dealing with physical servers, you might want to consider other options like Backup Exec or Veeam, which could be a better fit. Overall, I would rate the product as a seven out of ten.

Lysias Albert Singbo - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-07-13T11:15:00Z
Jul 13, 2023

It is a good product. It has interconnection with different vendors. I recommend it to others. It offers a lot of documentation for a better understanding of configurations and modules. I rate it a seven out of ten. There are many areas of improvement, including functionality and support.

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RJ
Real User
Top 20
2023-06-15T07:07:00Z
Jun 15, 2023

Firstly, I would suggest finding out the future prospects of NetWorker within Dell. I don't know how many more years Dell will support NetWorker. Dell seems to be pushing its new product, PowerProtect, which is a discouraging fact for me. If Dell intends to maintain both products, it should make it clear that the future of backup solutions lies in both PowerProtect and NetWorker. However, this is not clear at the moment. Overall, I would say it's an easy nine.

SS
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2023-04-03T19:26:07Z
Apr 3, 2023

I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm using. New users can try it. It is good when it is in the right landscape. In certain cases, it could be a very useful tool. I would rate the solution eight out of ten.

Chea Thoya - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-04-03T07:04:18Z
Apr 3, 2023

I would recommend this solution to others. I rate Dell NetWorker an eight out of ten.

Pratyush Bhosale - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-01-25T08:55:37Z
Jan 25, 2023

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Dell NetWorker a seven.

AA
Real User
Top 20
2023-01-17T13:24:00Z
Jan 17, 2023

For anyone using Dell products, it's important to have a backup software like NetWorker in the same ecosystem. I rate the solution seven out of 10.

SK
Real User
Top 20
2022-11-14T20:17:57Z
Nov 14, 2022

I rate the solution a seven out of ten. Veeam Backup is a competitor in the market because it has a lot of utilization. It is easy for people to get a license with them, and they benefit from one solution. Regarding potential future improvements, they should look at IT and compare it to other products because things are becoming streamlined for all the product lines, new storage is readily available, and things are moving to the cloud.

ValereFEUGWANG - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2022-10-06T22:20:07Z
Oct 6, 2022

This solution is suitable for enterprise-size organizations. I usually only provide NetWorker as an option if the customer asks for it. If it were my choice, I would recommend Veeam or IBM Spectrum Protect. I rate the product six out of 10.

HS
Real User
Top 10
2022-09-08T12:27:34Z
Sep 8, 2022

I'd advise anybody thinking of implementing NetWorker to look at their environment, virtualization solutions, and infrastructure requirements and then decide how their environment should be designed. They should also consult with the EMC architect who will be designing the data zones and will be responsible for migrating their environments. I would give NetWorker a rating of seven out of ten.

DanielArregui - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 20
2022-07-16T00:28:27Z
Jul 16, 2022

In order to use this solution, you need to rely on communication and information on how to do a proper setup. At the beginning, you have to understand how the process works to configure the devices data needs to be stored. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

NAYAB RASOOL SHAIK - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2022-06-23T12:38:00Z
Jun 23, 2022

We are users and integrators as well. My advice would be to have, once you have started to use it, something more on the Windows-based tools. If you see the commands, all those commands are as if you're running a query. The underlying structure of NetWorker is a skill database, so it's actually running on a skill database. Mostly you'll be running some queries, or querying commands to get the reports using the command prompt. For someone who is familiar with Windows, they'll find it very easy to use. I'd rate the solution a nine out of ten.

WC
Real User
2022-02-14T21:40:40Z
Feb 14, 2022

I rate Dell EMC NetWorker a ten out of ten.

Arsalan Orayedh - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 20
2022-01-18T16:09:19Z
Jan 18, 2022

We deployed Dell EMC NetWorker to 300 machines. It took us six to seven months to stabilize all issues during the upgrade and complete the deployment. We only did maintenance for the upgrade and for versions such as the kernel, or the code slash code upgrade, or the version of the software. No major maintenance was needed for this solution. There are two users in our company working with Dell EMC NetWorker. The backup is a daily process, while administration is not done on a daily basis. For checking and reviewing errors and failures, this solution is used daily. Usage will depend on the company: how much activity they have and the types of activity they have, e.g. registration or development through IT. The main reasons we're thinking of switching from Dell EMC NetWorker to another product include the reporting, support, and the bugs. There are so many issues we find annoying which require additional resources. My advice to people looking into implementing this solution is that for big environments, it's so complicated. For example, for a clustered environment, you have a clustered environment for Oracle RAC, where you have so many firewalls in between, but Dell EMC NetWorker is not mature enough to handle that kind of environment and setup. Oracle RAC works well in big environments, but not this solution. Dell EMC NetWorker would be good for smaller environments where it won't be heavily used. We are an airline company with 300 machines, but we're not comparable to a big company like Google. My rating for Dell EMC NetWorker is a seven out of ten.

SA
Real User
2022-01-04T21:41:20Z
Jan 4, 2022

I rate Dell EMC NetWorker eight out of 10. To people who plan to implement NetWorker, I suggest a high availability architecture, with a minimum of two NetWorker appliances to replicate each other, and you need to have a vProxy machine for each host in a VMware environment. If you have a tape library, you need a dedicated tape-out server.

AS
Reseller
2021-11-15T09:00:15Z
Nov 15, 2021

Features are constantly evolving. Initially, I dealt with ERP backup, but we have since moved to the environment. Nowadays, there are cloud-related features. We position ourselves to meet the customer's needs, not just concerning any one given feature. My advice is that a person who designs a solution for the backup or backup management, ensure that, in respect of the application, all agents take care not to encounter problems once the solution has been deployed. I rate Dell EMC Networker as an eight out of ten.

OmobolajiOlaloku - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2021-10-28T17:26:49Z
Oct 28, 2021

I used to manage the backups, but I am no longer responsible for them. I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker a seven out of ten.

RS
Real User
2021-10-27T19:58:48Z
Oct 27, 2021

I would recommend Dell EMC NetWorker to any large enterprise. For entry and mid-size customers, I would recommend it only if it falls within their budget requirements. If they do not have the budget, they can purchase a solution that works with normal storage while purchasing NetWorker or Avamar requires a storage solution also, such as Dell Data Domain. It works in combination and delivers the best solution, but it is a little expensive. This is why it is best suited for enterprise customers who can afford it. I rate Dell EMC NetWorker a nine out of ten.

SC
Real User
2021-10-07T07:59:20Z
Oct 7, 2021

I would recommend the on-premise deployment of the solution but not the cloud version. I rate Dell EMC NetWorker a seven out of ten.

AM
Real User
2021-09-15T16:08:34Z
Sep 15, 2021

I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker a seven out of ten.

AK
Real User
2021-07-12T15:59:50Z
Jul 12, 2021

I would recommend the solution to others, especially due to the data domain system, as the target of the backup. I rate Dell EMC NetWorker a nine out of ten.

Mark Torpy - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 20
2021-04-20T11:22:41Z
Apr 20, 2021

I would recommend this solution. We plan to keep using it. I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker a nine out of ten.

SA
Reseller
Top 10
2021-04-08T16:54:39Z
Apr 8, 2021

I would recommend this solution. If it's set up the right way, it's a stable product. So, my advice is to make sure you set it up right the first time. As long as you've done that, it will run for ages. Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of six.

RV
Real User
2021-04-05T07:37:20Z
Apr 5, 2021

Recommending this solution would depend on the customer. Certain customers will require this it. Deployment is easy, but managing is more difficult when you run into issues. I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker a seven out of ten.

Anteneh Asnake - PeerSpot reviewer
MSP
Top 5Leaderboard
2021-03-23T16:28:17Z
Mar 23, 2021

In summary, this is a good product and I recommend it. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

JO
Real User
2021-03-03T02:44:00Z
Mar 3, 2021

On a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of nine.

TL
Real User
2021-02-15T21:49:02Z
Feb 15, 2021

We are an authorized service provider of Dell. The company is working on a hybrid cloud solution currently. In general, I would rate the solution nine out of ten. If it offered better access to Linux or virtual systems of files based on Linux, it would be perfect. I'd advise potential new users to take a look at the product if they are looking for a long-term solution. It is not software for one year. It is likely something that can be used for five or more years. That is why it is better to really research and compare to see if it really is needed as it's a bit hard to install it. And, once implemented, it's likely going to be hard to change.

reviewer1315983 - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2021-01-26T00:23:48Z
Jan 26, 2021

Since they are going to stop developing this solution, I cannot recommend it to others. I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker a seven out of ten.

AK
Real User
2021-01-21T19:20:09Z
Jan 21, 2021

For a file system backup or one that is on disk or in a tape library, or for virtualization, I recommend using NetWorker. I say this because of ease of deployment, ease of use, and the user-friendly GUI. I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

SA
Real User
2020-12-24T09:02:31Z
Dec 24, 2020

I would definitely recommend NetWorker to others who are interested in using it. I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker an eight out of ten.

FA
Real User
2020-12-10T18:14:00Z
Dec 10, 2020

On a scale of one to ten, I would give Dell EMC NetWorker a seven. They need to allow EMC NetWorker to be more agile and flexible with other cloud vendors. It has to come into the cloud arena because now everybody's talking cloud. They shouldn't be only restricted to on-premise. Everybody now is talking cloud, so it has to talk the latest language in IT. You need to make it more compatible with cloud vendors. When you talk about Commvault, it is very compatible with many cloud vendors like AWS. But you do not see the same thing with EMC NetWorker. They need to work on this point. I would not hesitate to go to Commvault. Undoubtedly, Commvault is better. It is the best. If somebody would ask me which one to choose between EMC or Commvault, I would not hesitate to say go for Commvault rather than for EMC NetWorker.

WR
Real User
2020-10-28T17:45:36Z
Oct 28, 2020

In my opinion, Networker is not a very good product. It's very complex compared to Veeam and other products. In short, we needed a single bundle solution, that's why we chose Networker. Overall, I think Veeam is better. I don't recommend it because of its complexity and the updates, etc. We don't recommend that anyone uses Networker. We recommend looking into Veeam or another solution. On a scale from one to ten, I would give Networker a rating of five.

SK
Real User
2020-10-24T08:52:01Z
Oct 24, 2020

We have deployed this solution for many companies and for every kind of company, such as banks, logistics companies. One of the biggest companies in Pakistan is using Dell EMC NetWorker since 2015, and they are very happy with it. Another company with a big data center is using this solution since 2016, and they are also happy. There is no challenge in adapting and having this solution in your environment. Dell EMC NetWorker is a very good software for physical workloads and virtual workloads. It is known for certain features. PowerProtect Data Manager is a next-generation backup software. It also provides you the simplicity and ease of use. It is not complex. I always recommend using the latest backup software. I would first recommend PowerProtect Data Manager. Avamar would be number two, and Dell EMC NetWorker would be number three. I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker a seven out of ten.

SK
Real User
2020-10-21T21:42:10Z
Oct 21, 2020

NetWorker is a good product. There is no challenge in having NetWorker in your environment. Powerprotect Data manager is the next generation backup software. I would recommend using the latest backup software suite. NetWorker is also a very good backup software, for physical or virtual workloads. People know the features that NetWorker is providing. If I had to choose one, I would go with Powerprotect. It provides simplicity and ease of use. It is not complex. Second I would recommend Avamar, then it would be Networker. I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker a seven out of ten.

NH
Real User
2020-10-06T06:57:46Z
Oct 6, 2020

The best feature in NetWorker is the data domain. If you're not using that then you cannot use NetWorker with any media or any storage vendor. There's no protection adviser to get selective reports and the graphs, so you need to get other products for that and it will consume a new server in your infrastructure. If you're providing customer support the solution is limited. I don't recommend this for dealing with customers. I do recommend it for internal use and for data domain only. You can get the best performance and best deduplication value and capacity saving. I would rate this solution a six out of 10.

reviewer1315983 - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2020-09-21T06:33:14Z
Sep 21, 2020

For newer software, EMC has expressed that they will not be supporting NetWorker for much longer. It is my understanding that they will continue for the next two years only. We are looking for new technology, and we are in the middle of an RFI. I would not recommend Dell EMC NetWorker, as the product will end in a few years. I would rate Dell EMC NetWorker a seven out of ten.

MC
Real User
2020-08-05T06:59:25Z
Aug 5, 2020

We're Dell customers. We don't have a business relationship with the company. I am the administrator of our Dell EMC NetWorker and I make backups of the servers and also run the solution. We only backup our server. We do not back up a user's workstation. The only backups are made by the administrators. From my perspective, Dell EMC NetWorker is a good solution to make backups. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. I'd rate it higher if the administrator's interface was easier to navigate.

MS
MSP
2020-06-25T10:49:10Z
Jun 25, 2020

For anyone planning to implement this solution, it's essential to read the documentation, otherwise you will face a few issues. If you deploy having done all the reading, you won't have any problems. I believe that if something works as expected, it deserves a 10. In my case, it is working as per expectations so I don't have any complaints. I would therefore rate this solution a 10 out of 10.

OI
Real User
2019-09-29T07:27:00Z
Sep 29, 2019

I will rate this solution an eight out of ten, based on my knowledge and experience on it. In the next version, I would like it if Dell EMC could back up IBM. They call it IBMi, or the A400 system. That would be awesome for the networker. My advice to others would be that they should be very specific who they use to set up the software and make sure they check references for successful installations.

EB
Real User
2019-08-04T07:38:00Z
Aug 4, 2019

We use the private cloud deployment model of the solution. Networker is a fine solution, but there are other more modern automated solutions on the market. We are considering changing to one of those. They take up fewer resources, which is why we are considering switching. I believe this solution is better than Data Protector, but there's another one, Rubrik, that saves a lot of time and effort. We should have involved EMC with the implementation because it was difficult. I would recommend others consider this lesson that we learned from our attempt. I would rate the solution seven out of ten.

it_user972078 - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2019-08-01T05:43:00Z
Aug 1, 2019

This solution might be a bit complex for an end-user but it's a great solution for a technical person. I think it's a very good solution. I would rate it an eight out of ten. No solution can be a ten.

it_user882309 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant
2019-08-01T05:43:00Z
Aug 1, 2019

We are using the on-premises deployment model. I would rate the solution eight out of ten. It's not easy to integrate. We have to read a lot of documentation in order to configure the solution.

Michael Schwarzer - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2019-07-31T05:52:00Z
Jul 31, 2019

When it comes to choosing this solution, it depends on the environment and the scenarios that you're focused on. There are many advantages with EMC NetWorker compared to other disaster recovery solutions, but the software is lacking in some areas that other vendors focus on. It really depends on what you want to get from the solution. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

it_user752889 - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2019-07-31T05:52:00Z
Jul 31, 2019

My advice to anybody who is researching this solution is to first check to make sure that your environment is stable, and compatible with this product. Even before doing a POC, the environment needs to be considered. Once any incompatibilities have been ruled out then a POC should be done, where everything needs to be tested. This product can be complex and difficult to understand, but once you have some experience it is very good. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

ME
Real User
2019-07-29T10:12:00Z
Jul 29, 2019

We use the on-premises version of the service. We were also using a legacy solution from EMC. In terms of recommending the solution, it would be my third choice, behind Rubrik and Commvault. There are newer versions, which are hyper-converged, but I would have to seriously evaluate them before I could recommend them. I would rate this solution five or six out of ten.

BO
Real User
2018-11-22T10:29:00Z
Nov 22, 2018

When choosing a solution, I always consider: * Support * Availability of parts * The technology of the solution.

SS
Real User
2018-10-04T17:27:00Z
Oct 4, 2018

Dell EMC Networker is really the best in the market! After evaluating the solutions, we automatically decided to use this solution.

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