Cohesity DataProtect Reviews

We have been supporting on-premises environments without cloud using Veeam. We also use storage devices like tape libraries and data domains, and StoreOnce to store Veeam backups. We have been checking cloud-related repositories for interruptions and network issues, and, if necessary, engage Dell support to fix network issues. We also maintain data, upgrade client systems with patching activities, and handle client requests for data restoration using three clusters. We are engaged in routine operations and backup failures, frequently working with the VM team to restart Cohesity DataProtect services or fix communication issues. Additionally, we manage incremental backups daily and ensure quick restoration processes.

When compared to other tools, the deduplication in Cohesity DataProtect is very fast, and the restore performance is better than other tools. Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption. Cohesity DataProtect's dashboard displays options and errors clearly, making it easy to access and understand how to fix issues. Cohesity DataProtect's ability to start processes automatically without manual selections enhances its reliability.

Cohesity DataProtect's architecture ensures that agent installations automatically reflect in the dashboard, allowing for seamless integration into backup jobs. This improves operational efficiency, ensuring backups can be triggered without manual refreshes. Additionally, the user interface is intuitive, and the respect of the N-1 rule during updates helps prevent client-affecting issues.

There is room to improve the user interface of Cohesity DataProtect for more intuitive navigation, despite being content with its existing features.

I have been working with Cohesity DataProtect for three years.

I have checked the data level stability during recovery, which completes very quickly without significant delays.

No major scalability issues have been identified, and everything is adequately handled within our current infrastructure.

For the support, I can provide a rating of four only because they initially provide some steps, but later say they are not sure, which is a problem in a production environment. Similar challenges have been faced with the technical team regarding vendor support.

Positive

Before Cohesity DataProtect, I used Veeam only.

For other products, I have noted that EMC NetWorker does not have major options, and recovery windows take longer because everything needs to be selected manually. In Cohesity DataProtect, such issues do not arise, and it starts the process automatically.

I participated in the initial setup and deployment of Cohesity DataProtect three years ago. We conducted LLD and HLD, and it was quite straightforward.

The architect team was engaged for pricing discussions and noted improvements for future deployments.

Over the last 12 months, we have been working with on-premises only, and regarding the cloud-related activities, we have been checking if any repositories have been interrupted or any network issues occurred between the Veeam server and the cloud.

I have been working on Cohesity DataProtect, and the new device we introduced is Rubrik, which we started supporting just one month ago, and I am learning it as well. I have a certification for Commvault.

I work in the operations team. Everything is displayed in the dashboard itself, so if anything needs checking, options and errors are in front of the dashboard, making it easy to access and understand how to fix issues.

I use Cohesity DataProtect internally in the company. If we have the data in replication, we will do the restore and update the customer. We also engage in daily routine operations and work on backup failures frequently, engaging the VM team to restart Cohesity DataProtect services or fix issues related to communication. We do not have major issues with this operation so far.

I work with the on-premises version of Cohesity DataProtect. I have not taken any external training for Cohesity DataProtect; I have learned by checking options and working independently.

I have provided an overall review rating of 8 for Cohesity DataProtect.

Cohesity DataProtect is usually recommended for bank companies, insurance companies, and other energy companies. We are working with several of these types of companies, and all of them have Cohesity DataProtect as part of their deployments.

We use Cohesity DataProtect for backup and recovery and replications. We are introducing the backup of containers, and this year we have been able to introduce container backup functionality in Cohesity DataProtect. The option to maintain evidence in Europe for regulatory compliance, the ability to maintain the backup with the same technology and same control plane, along with the same solutions to use backup solutions such as S3 or similar services in AWS, is what we are working with.

We are mostly providing backup and recovery with Cohesity DataProtect.

Cohesity DataProtect is usually recommended for bank companies, insurance companies, and other energy companies. We are working with several of these types of companies, and all of them have Cohesity DataProtect as part of their deployments.

We use Cohesity DataProtect for backup and recovery and replications. We are introducing the backup of containers, and this year we have been able to introduce container backup functionality in Cohesity DataProtect. The option to maintain evidence in Europe for regulatory compliance, the ability to maintain the backup with the same technology and same control plane, along with the same solutions to use backup solutions such as S3 or similar services in AWS, is what we are working with.

I want to improve the possibilities of the solution for containers and the mobility of containers. The container functionality is very limited at the moment, not covering the whole container.

I rate it an eight because of the containers and some parts of the ability to maintain the solutions. I work in very strict environments with Cohesity DataProtect, and for this reason, I do not give a ten to any technology. An eight is a good point for me. Cohesity DataProtect needs to improve the container solutions.

I have been dealing with Cohesity DataProtect since approximately seven or eight years ago. I began working with Cohesity DataProtect in 2016-17.

In the past, we used Veritas, but we do not use it now.

At the moment, we are only focusing on Backup and Recovery. We are thinking of deploying other parts of Rubrik and other solutions. Currently, in the projects and services we have, we are using traditional solutions for backup and recovery, and we are speaking with our customers to deploy other parts of Rubrik that are involved in their solutions.

We provide both Rubrik and Cohesity DataProtect. We have customers with Cohesity DataProtect.

We are trying to introduce solutions with AI that Rubrik has, along with other technologies, but this is the new part of our business this year.

I do not work with Rubrik products directly. My company does, but I do not work with them in my part of the company. My overall review rating for Cohesity DataProtect is eight.

Positive

We use not only DataProtect but also the platform and all the service subscriptions to manage both data protection and other services like SmartFiles.

Our customers use it to replace other data protection solutions, not only for the orchestration of the process but also for the data repository. 

With Cohesity, we have one solution for managing data protection. We also have a very useful storage system to be used, not only as a static repository but also for test environments and so on.

The product is quite simple and user-friendly, without limitations on scalability. And, it's a very good product if a customer wants to have total governance of their data.

We use Cohesity extensively, not just for a few products but in most of our SmartFile deployments. So, many of our customers use it both as a file service and a repository for DataProtect processes.

We use Cohesity to sell and implement the liquidity solution to our customers.

As a Cohesity partner, I won the Best Cohesity Sales Engineer award in 2023. My team discussed, essentially, improving Cohesity reporting because that's a feature gap I feel could really enhance the product.

Reporting is quite limited and not customizable. Many customers can't access specific numbers or insights regarding their daily data protection, something competitors like Veeam integrate quite seamlessly.

In my experience, it is quite a stable product. Similar to Citrix, we typically do basic checks before implementing new features or patches. In terms of completing operations for customers, the continuity loss is less than 3%.

We have around 30 customers using it. 

The customer service and support are fast and professional, and we have a dedicated support colleague who acts as a DataProtect wizard, confidently handling any issues we can't resolve ourselves.

Positive

The deployment depends on the environment. Deploying on VMs is relatively simple. But for most of our customers, we implement physical clusters with at least three configured hosts using the existing model. So, it depends on the setup.

Implementing DataProtect itself wasn't particularly challenging. One key requirement for successful DataProtect deployment is proper network configuration. If the network setup isn't right, you won't achieve optimal performance.

We have developed a service for some of our customers where they implement an appliance or physical cluster of Cohesity at the customer site.

Then, we use cloud clustering to replicate, and even in production, a second copy of the protected data. And in some cases, we have developed some disaster recovery procedures using Cohesity.

The price could be better. It could seem better, not necessarily bad, but not great, either. 

We partner with Cohesity in Italy and have a strong collaboration. So, when we propose Cohesity to potential new customers, we talk directly with Cohesity to get the best possible price and make everyone happy.  

I am an implementor, so I've prebuilt for this scope. And I put it in your environment. Then, I will ask the configurer to check. 

And then I give you the the toy to play with.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

We are in the banking industry and use the solution to take the backups of all Tier 0 and Tier 1 applications. The majority of the applications are hosted on virtual machines.

Cohesity DataProtect is easily manageable, and you can see every option from the user interface. You don't need to go to the CLI or any other place. The solution is based on the Master-Slave concept. When any one of the nodes goes down, that load will be moved to another node.

Cohesity DataProtect takes hours to restore a single file, even a small one.

Currently, Cohesity DataProtect occupies the total size of the virtual machine. In my opinion, the solution should create a snapshot of the used space in the virtual machine, which would help the environment consume less space.

I have been using Cohesity DataProtect for more than three years.

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

We have 14 people in our team working with Cohesity DataProtect.

I rate Cohesity DataProtect ten out of ten for scalability.

The solution's technical support team is very responsive. Their technical account managers proactively monitor the account and pitch in immediately if we need any help.

Positive

I have previously worked with other solutions like Commvault Rubrik. I switched to Cohesity DataProtect because of its better performance, accessibility, maintenance, and cost.

We sometimes face issues while deploying the solution, which we can fix with the help of the support team. There are no long pending issues while deploying Cohesity DataProtect.

The solution's deployment time depends on the cluster size we are deploying. If I am deploying the twenty-node cluster, it will take around six to eight hours. The deployment time varies from node to node and the cluster size.

We are using a capacity-based, one-time purchase license. The solution's pricing is in the mid-range, where it's neither costly nor cheap. You need to pay extra for some dedicated services.

On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.

I am using the latest version of Cohesity DataProtect. Most product-based companies are switching over from legacy products to Cohesity DataProtect. I would recommend Cohesity DataProtect to other users.

Overall, I rate Cohesity DataProtect a seven out of ten.

We use the solution for backup.

The tool is faster and easier to use than others. The most critical feature for our data protection needs is the accuracy of backups and restores.

Cohesity DataProtect needs to improve its reporting capabilities. 

I have been using the product for two years. 

The solution has been stable, and we haven't had any significant challenges with stability.

The scalability works well for all our systems—we have various servers with two to three petabytes of data. Data recovery is pretty fast. We can bring up VMs instantly and haven't had any issues.

We earlier used Commvault and switched to Cohesity DataProtect since it was easier to use. 

While I didn't take part in the initial setup, I understand that the setup is relatively easy. Maintenance is also pretty easy.

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

We have opted for Cohesity DataProtect to protect ourselves from ransomware due to its remarkable backup capabilities. We are transitioning from our previous solution, which was the Dell EMC.

Several features enable us to perform fast recovery, such as instant fast recovery. All our virtual machines protected with the product can be quickly restored to another healthy environment with minimal downtime for our main customers. These features have significantly improved our recovery time objectives. 
The most important function is ransomware protection, along with instant mass recovery for quick restores. Additionally, managing data via the Central Management console is crucial.

The tool could benefit from further improvements in AI features, particularly in areas such as a generative AI chat interface. This feature could help answer queries about the data being protected. One feature that would greatly improve our experience with the product is the ability to identify data redundancies through a central console. This feature would help us reduce storage costs by managing redundant data. 

I have been using the product for six months. 

I rate the product's stability an eight out of ten. 

I rate the solution's scalability a ten out of ten. My company has 40 users. 

Cohesity DataProtect's technical support is responsive. Their response time is good. 

Cohesity DataProtect is better than Dell EMC. I prefer working with it primarily because of its central management console, which is user-friendly and provides excellent visibility into what is being protected across different sites. Previously, everything was in silos, and I had to look at each site in isolation. With Cohesity DataProtect, I now have a consolidated view. 

The tool's deployment is simple and doesn't take long to complete. 

The tool's pricing is average. 

I rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

We use the product as a primary backup. 

Cohesity DataProtect is easy to deploy and operate. 

You need to put the full name instead of a few letters while searching for backup. It should also improve customization. 

I have been using the product for more than a year. 

Cohesity DataProtect is very stable. 

The product is scalable. My company has eight users. 

The tool's deployment is easy. The deployment takes around 30 minutes to complete. 

Cohesity DataProtect supported us during the deployment. 

The tool's licensing costs are yearly. It is cheaper than other backup solutions. 

I rate Cohesity DataProtect an eight out of ten. 

We use it for data corruption exaltation.

Software immutability is a valuable feature, and the varying deployment options.

In addition, from a data security perspective, zero trust access is a key function. Within Helios, we have role-based access control, single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and quorum for user approvals.

On-premises multi-tenant services need improvement.

I have been using Cohesity DataProtect since 2019.

Cohesity uses hyper-converged cluster architecture (min. 3 nodes) for on-premise deployments which provides erasure coding within the cluster and non-disruptive change control. Nodes range from 8 to 96 TB capacity and clusters are extensible with additional nodes of different sizes, provided they are certified platforms. Cohesity also offer a SaaS platform. The on-premises deployments are scalable provided a cluster has been deployed.

The initial setup is straightforward. We have somewhere in the region of thirty customers using Cohesity. 

Typically on-premises nodes/clusters are deployed for primary backup (to enable instant mass restore) so price will be dependent on chosen OEM and capacity required. MSPs like us utilise PPU licensing.

My recommendation would be that if you have an intent to use all of Cohesity's feature set, then you should probably consider using Cohesity cloud services, especially if you're a service provider, and you're going to be delivering Cohesity to more than one customer as a managed service.

I rate the solution an eight out of ten.