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Dell NetWorker vs HPE StoreOnce comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.5
Dell NetWorker reduces expenses and improves efficiency, with 60% ROI for some, though not all experienced financial gains.
Sentiment score
7.2
HPE StoreOnce enhances cost efficiency, speeds restores, and offers scalability, leading to generally high user satisfaction despite varied ROI.
If we request the price for StoreOnce as a standalone product, it tends to be higher than when it is included in a larger solution where we can receive better discounts.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Dell NetWorker's customer service is praised, but technical support varies, with some users experiencing delays and communication issues.
Sentiment score
7.6
HPE StoreOnce customer service is highly regarded for its responsiveness, knowledgeable staff, reliable service, and flexible support offerings.
Technical support from Dell is excellent.
quick responses whenever we log a complaint
They are very responsive and helpful.
When we open a case for support during installation or other matters, they are always timely and provide full support.
HPE's support is very good, proactive, and monitored through InfoSight.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Dell NetWorker is praised for scalability and flexibility, despite some upgrade challenges, with generally high ratings from users.
Sentiment score
7.4
HPE StoreOnce is scalable for enterprises, though some models require planning due to capacity limits and additional licensing.
While the solution is scalable, the cost involved in upgrading or enhancing the solution can be significant.
Dell NetWorker is very scalable and flexible, deserving a high rating for its scalability.
It is scalable enough for our environment.
The ability of HPE StoreOnce to scale is strong when more sizing options are available.
The scalability of HPE StoreOnce is very good.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Dell NetWorker stability varies, with improvements in later versions, and depends on proper implementation and system requirements.
Sentiment score
7.7
HPE StoreOnce is highly stable with consistent performance, rare issues swiftly resolved, and reliability improving with newer models.
The stability of Dell NetWorker is excellent.
Dell NetWorker is stable.
For the stability of HPE StoreOnce, based on customer feedback, I rate it highly as one of the most stable products in the backup and archiving line.
 

Room For Improvement

Users criticize Dell NetWorker for its complexity, performance issues, limited features, inadequate support, and insufficient integration and documentation.
Users seek improved deduplication, integration, interface, setup, support, storage, performance, pricing, and cloud features in HPE StoreOnce.
To connect to a server, it's necessary to install a client on the server, which is challenging.
The interface on the Java application makes it difficult, whereas the web interface is simple to use.
It is complex, and compared to solutions like Tivoli, Veritas, Veeam, and others, its look and feel are not up to par.
It is well-positioned on the radar, with a mature and stable solution.
The benefits of StoreOnce, which we discussed, include its compression capabilities with a ratio of 1 to 10.
While the solution does everything expected, it would be beneficial if AI could be integrated for optimization and monitoring.
 

Setup Cost

Dell NetWorker offers complex capacity licensing with varying prices and potential discounts, competitive yet sometimes costly compared to alternatives.
HPE StoreOnce setup is costly initially, but offers competitive, feature-rich pricing with capacity-based licensing and bundled support.
The licensing cost is somewhat expensive.
The solution is quite expensive, possibly rated around seven and a half on a scale of one to ten.
 

Valuable Features

Dell NetWorker offers automation, broad compatibility, and efficient data protection with user-friendly interface and robust recovery features.
HPE StoreOnce provides efficient data management through high-performance deduplication, scalability, and seamless integration for optimal backup and storage solutions.
The new deduplication feature helps significantly with data compression and saves disk space by using pointers for repeated data, improving backup speed.
I find NetWorker valuable for its wide range of automation features, including replication and data processing systems.
Dell NetWorker is versatile, allowing server backups and IBM tape library backups.
An important feature of StoreOnce is that they can reserve an amount of storage capacity as protected capacity for a limited time, safeguarding their data against intrusion and other interactions.
The most effective features for data deduplication are maximizing storage capacity and minimizing expenditure.
The recovery is important.
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (12th)
HPE StoreOnce
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
108
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (2nd), Disk Based Backup Systems (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Dell NetWorker and HPE StoreOnce aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dell NetWorker is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 2.9%, down 3.1% compared to last year.
HPE StoreOnce, on the other hand, focuses on Deduplication Software, holds 19.2% mindshare, up 18.7% since last year.
Backup and Recovery
Deduplication Software
 

Featured Reviews

ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers seamless integration and cost-saving benefits with enhanced recovery capabilities
Currently, in my organization, I am using Dell NetWorker for open-source solutions like PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, and some large VM environments. It also supports the Dell library and is used for the library archiving system Dell NetWorker allows for extensive customization, supporting…
Andrew Mcbeath - PeerSpot reviewer
Maximized storage capacity and minimized costs and an easy setup
Most of our client base is between fifty to five hundred end users. We occasionally recommend high-end HPE products for larger clients needing performance and reliability. Our clients predominantly use HPE StoreOnce for small business purposes in industries like dairy and finance Our clients have…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 do you like most about Dell NetWorker?
The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?
The licensing cost is somewhat expensive. While we use a traditional license, there is a capacity-based license available, but our customer is not comfortable switching to it. A five to seven perce...
What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?
I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes.
What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?
Veeam Backups provide a stronger capability. It is well-positioned on the radar, with a mature and stable solution. Consequently, it is used throughout the company.
 

Also Known As

NetWorker
HP StoreOnce
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Republic Bank, Westgate Resorts, Macquire Cloud Services, Shriners, Panatonni, Qatar Islamic Bank, Eurosport
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