Devops Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
Sep 11, 2026
When I was taking the backup with a data volume of 15 to 20 GB, the full backup running for the first time did not provide metrics to understand what percent of progress had been made. We had to read the logs, but we did not see any percentage in those logs. This is an improvement item for DataStax Enterprise to provide metrics, a bar, or a percentage so we can grasp how much data has been backed up or restored. There are no graphs available to make us aware of how long the process will take to complete, which is a drawback I noticed during backup and restore. In addition, I notice a huge time lag during restoration because each node takes a lot of time to be added to the pool and to the cluster node, one by one. The entire time the production is down presents a concerning situation. There should be an alternative for restoring where data can be provided to live traffic so it does not impact customers in the case of a disaster.
DevSecOps Engineer (Software Development Engineer II) at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
May 13, 2026
The user interface of DataStax Enterprise can be simpler and easier to use, especially for new users, and I think it should be improved in that area. Additionally, more built-in monitoring and alerting tools would make it easier to find and fix problems quickly, and I would appreciate faster support response times to help us solve issues more quickly.I would suggest adding more automation features to DataStax Enterprise, which could reduce manual work even further.
Senior Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Apr 4, 2026
DataStax Enterprise can provide other solutions that are well-suited for other use cases such as an auditing system or writing systems. Additionally, many other details can be provided for monitoring tools. I gave DataStax Enterprise a rating of 8 out of 10 because there is still some room for improvement. For example, it can implement some cost optimization where the license can be expensive, and compared to open-source Cassandra, cost is a concern. Some other areas for improvement would be simplifying the setup, as the initial cluster setup is complex.
I believe that DataStax Enterprise could be improved by working more on making the OpsCenter user interface more user-friendly, particularly regarding the fonts and overall UI. In addition to the needed improvements on the UI, I think DataStax support could also benefit from enhancements, particularly in terms of online resources. I would appreciate improvements in customer support.
I think DataStax Enterprise can be improved by having a hybrid on-prem and cloud solution with Astra. Better compatibility with prior versions in terms of codebases should also be improved. More ways to reach out to customer support would be great as additional feedback on the needed improvements. Better compatibility with prior versions in terms of codebase would be appreciated as another improvement needed for DataStax Enterprise.
DataStax Enterprise offers a high-performance, scalable database solution designed for modern data requirements, supporting a wide array of use cases that demand real-time analytics and robust security.Focusing on delivering powerful distributed databases, DataStax Enterprise integrates the open-source foundation of Apache Cassandra, delivering enhanced features for enterprises. It supports mission-critical applications at scale, providing real-time query capabilities and fault tolerance....
When I was taking the backup with a data volume of 15 to 20 GB, the full backup running for the first time did not provide metrics to understand what percent of progress had been made. We had to read the logs, but we did not see any percentage in those logs. This is an improvement item for DataStax Enterprise to provide metrics, a bar, or a percentage so we can grasp how much data has been backed up or restored. There are no graphs available to make us aware of how long the process will take to complete, which is a drawback I noticed during backup and restore. In addition, I notice a huge time lag during restoration because each node takes a lot of time to be added to the pool and to the cluster node, one by one. The entire time the production is down presents a concerning situation. There should be an alternative for restoring where data can be provided to live traffic so it does not impact customers in the case of a disaster.
The user interface of DataStax Enterprise can be simpler and easier to use, especially for new users, and I think it should be improved in that area. Additionally, more built-in monitoring and alerting tools would make it easier to find and fix problems quickly, and I would appreciate faster support response times to help us solve issues more quickly.I would suggest adding more automation features to DataStax Enterprise, which could reduce manual work even further.
DataStax Enterprise can provide other solutions that are well-suited for other use cases such as an auditing system or writing systems. Additionally, many other details can be provided for monitoring tools. I gave DataStax Enterprise a rating of 8 out of 10 because there is still some room for improvement. For example, it can implement some cost optimization where the license can be expensive, and compared to open-source Cassandra, cost is a concern. Some other areas for improvement would be simplifying the setup, as the initial cluster setup is complex.
I believe that DataStax Enterprise could be improved by working more on making the OpsCenter user interface more user-friendly, particularly regarding the fonts and overall UI. In addition to the needed improvements on the UI, I think DataStax support could also benefit from enhancements, particularly in terms of online resources. I would appreciate improvements in customer support.
I think DataStax Enterprise can be improved by having a hybrid on-prem and cloud solution with Astra. Better compatibility with prior versions in terms of codebases should also be improved. More ways to reach out to customer support would be great as additional feedback on the needed improvements. Better compatibility with prior versions in terms of codebase would be appreciated as another improvement needed for DataStax Enterprise.