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Dell Avamar vs vRanger [EOL] comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Avamar
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (24th), Deduplication Software (8th)
vRanger [EOL]
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

SamuelThomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
Have supported critical environments despite room for improvement in legacy backup options
It is very efficient in cyber resilience. Deduplication, automation, and everything is very efficient. It is multi-cloud enabled and has broad protections. The software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery options through its cyber resiliency features. Dell PowerProtect Manager provides insights in managing backup processes. Its encryption mechanisms are very efficient, helping to secure sensitive data. Its integration with Dell EMC Data Domain is very good. It is easy to integrate with Data Domain. Multi-cloud options are enabled, and backup in cloud options exist in Dell Avamar.
it_user411396 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Systems Engineer at a aerospace/defense firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
It's easy to use and restore. Tech support is also good.
Easy to use and restore. Restoring when there is issue. Backup bigger virtual machines (VMs). Six years. No. Some big servers don't seem to backup well. Good. Straightforward. It's easy to use.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The tool’s ability to restore files discretely is useful."
"Its stability and deduplication capabilities are most valuable."
"It's very cost effective and affordable when compared to other solutions."
"We used Dell Avamar for backup and recovery of a virtual environment."
"It is one of the best solutions for backing up Oracle and other servers."
"What I found valuable in Dell Avamar is the deduplication feature, and I also like that the solution can be integrated with Data Domain."
"The most valuable feature is the virtual backup."
"We've been using this solution to backup our servers, and it is a simple backup and restore data application."
"Easy to use and restore."
 

Cons

"For entry-level companies, I would say it's a six, or perhaps even lower, like a four, because the price point is very high compared to other companies."
"Avamar deployment is not admin friendly and its required to use help from professiona; services."
"Without the proper setup, we cannot perform immediate or virtual machine backups; only high-level backups are possible."
"There are limitations when trying to use this solution with Hyper-V."
"Avamar's user interface could use some work. When we open a ticket, they are working with Linux commands."
"My only concern is that there is no tape backup."
"The scalability is limited right now."
"The screen design is a bit back-dated."
"Some big servers don't seem to backup well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a very high-end solution and comparable to Rubrik and Cohesity."
"Its price should be reduced. It would be good if you could pay as per usage, and there is a subscription model like VMware. There should be some flexibility because sometimes, the customer only uses the backup for one month or three months. Currently, I have to pay whether I use it or not. Its licensing should be flexible and based on consumption."
"The cost of the solution is very expensive."
"The price is the main thing I'd like to see them change. If they can come down in price, that would be a good thing. It's very cost competitive in the entry level range, because Veeam pricing is much cheaper than Avamar."
"Dell Avamar is free when we deploy the data protection. When we order data protection, this software is included in the hardware."
"The price is fair."
"It might not be beneficial to smaller businesses due to its high cost."
"The solution is costly."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
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Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise47
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Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Dell EMC Avamar and Dell EMC NetWorker?
From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly...
What needs improvement with Dell Avamar?
It is a very good product. My only concern is that there is no tape backup. For tape backup, we have to use Dell NetWorker. They could add more features for cyber resilience and multi-cloud options...
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