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One point for improvement for IBM Spectrum Protect is security, as IBM has not been investing as much as in the past. There is a need for additional layers of security to fill the gaps, which is why we are using Cobalt Iron.
Produktverantwortlicher Storage und Backup at BITMARCK TECHNIK GmbH
Feb 23, 2024
New workloads are not good for storage protect like container or virtual machines. IBM acknowledges that users and partners with companies do it better and integrate it into the product. It takes too much time to implement it in old Storage Protect. It have features for big databases and big data environments. Although, the product seems to be old fashioned, but it is stable, robust and works for the most use cases where a lot of data is to be protected. It could be easier to manage client data. You have to use configuration. It is not on modern architecture. They should change it on the client area. You can achieve a better environment using Protect. IBM tapes serves as an air gap, consumes less energy, and provides a resilient, stable environment with fewer infrastructure and environmental costs. Intergrating it can help store large amounts of data more cheaper than on disk.
Produktverantwortlicher Storage und Backup at BITMARCK TECHNIK GmbH
Feb 23, 2024
The solution is for enterprise customers with a lot of data and various systems. It might not be the right solution for modern environments like VMware and OpenShift Kubernetes. The product is suitable as per the size. It is not useful for small and medium size businesses. If you have multi hundred terabytes of data with 5000+ employees, there are better tools. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
In this article, we'll look at the essentials for rolling out an effective backup and recovery system for your business setting. We'll walk through the key stages, from picking the right software that fits with your enterprise's needs to smoothly deploying it and configuring the settings that determine how it will function over time. By the end, you'll be equipped with a practical overview of t...
IT Manager at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Mar 7, 2024
This is a nice and important article that thoroughly addresses the critical elements of selecting and implementing a backup and recovery strategy for businesses. It's worth noting that in the selection process, it's essential to also consider the hardware and software capabilities of your existing IT infrastructure. Most backup solutions, especially those designed for virtual environments, require compatibility with the latest versions of platforms like VMware. Examples include backup software solutions such as Veeam and Zerto, made to work well with specific versions of virtualization software. Ensuring compatibility at this level is vital for a smooth and effective deployment of any backup and recovery system.
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I have been working with IBM Spectrum Protect for several years and I can guarantee the excellent level of confidence and results.
IBM Spectrum Protect is the best as it can protect many different type of data.
Nice to see Veeam at the top. Still one of the best out there.