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Cloud Solution Architect at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Dec 6, 2023
A highly scalable solution that can be used for data protection and data management platforms
Pros and Cons
  • "Cohesity DataProtect is more of a unified solution, which is also trying to expand for ransomware protection."
  • "The solution's dashboard or UI can be enhanced and made more user-friendly than its competitors."

What is our primary use case?

We use Cohesity DataProtect mainly for our data protection and data management platform. We are evaluating Cohesity DataProtect against a few other solutions in the market.

What is most valuable?

Cohesity DataProtect is more of a unified solution, which is also trying to expand for ransomware protection. Given the market landscape around the cybersecurity portfolio, it would be really interesting to see how it evolves.

What needs improvement?

The solution's dashboard or UI can be enhanced and made more user-friendly than its competitors.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cohesity DataProtect for a couple of years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Cohesity DataProtect an eight out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate Cohesity DataProtect a nine out of ten for scalability.

How are customer service and support?

As far as I can remember, my team did not face many issues with the solution's technical support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The solution’s initial setup was pretty straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

I didn't install the solution myself. Another team, consisting of two to three engineers, installed the solution smoothly without any issues. The solution's deployment should not take more than a day or two.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate Cohesity DataProtect an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Technical Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 20
Apr 28, 2025
Instant mass restore and real-time monitoring enhance cyber recovery
Pros and Cons
  • "Some of the most valuable features of Cohesity DataProtect for me include instant mass restore, anomaly detection, and its ability to handle large data volumes effectively."

    What is our primary use case?

    I have used Cohesity DataProtect primarily for cyber recovery.

    What is most valuable?

    Some of the most valuable features of Cohesity DataProtect for me include instant mass restore, anomaly detection, and its ability to handle large data volumes effectively. The Helios interface is quite good for monitoring all aspects of this and provides real-time monitoring capabilities.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working with Cohesity DataProtect for two years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I haven't experienced any stability issues, critical errors, or technical difficulties.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I think it is pretty good at handling large data volumes.

    How are customer service and support?

    During the implementation, customer service was quite good, but I haven't had much engagement with support since then.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was a bit challenging because I was new to Cohesity DataProtect, but I have gained more experience and it's better now.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.

    What other advice do I have?

    If I had to rate Cohesity DataProtect, I would give it an eight.
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    reviewer2215383 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Technical Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    May 21, 2025
    Empowers organizations to efficiently manage data retention and compliance
    Pros and Cons
    • "How do you use Cohesity DataProtect to streamline data backup and recovery in your organization? How do you and your clients use AI to improve data?"
    • "What areas have room for improvement? Is there anything that could be simplified to make it better?"

    What is our primary use case?

    How do you use it to streamline data backup and recovery in your organization?

    What is most valuable?

    How do you use Cohesity DataProtect to streamline data backup and recovery in your organization?

    How do you and your clients use AI to improve data?

    What needs improvement?

    What areas have room for improvement? Is there anything that could be simplified to make it better?

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Does the solution require maintenance, and is it complex or easy to maintain?

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Regarding scalability with enterprise clients, how scalable is Cohesity DataProtect?

    What other advice do I have?

    I am looking to speak with Zaheer.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
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