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Dell PowerProtect Data Domain vs SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
109
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (1st), Disk Based Backup Systems (1st)
SolarWinds Storage Resource...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Storage Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain and SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dell PowerProtect Data Domain is designed for Deduplication Software and holds a mindshare of 21.2%, down 26.6% compared to last year.
SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor, on the other hand, focuses on Storage Management, holds 7.8% mindshare, up 4.5% since last year.
Deduplication Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain21.2%
HPE StoreOnce17.4%
Dell Avamar10.2%
Other51.2%
Deduplication Software
Storage Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor7.8%
NetApp OnCommand Insight8.6%
Dell VPLEX7.4%
Other76.2%
Storage Management
 

Featured Reviews

Branko Cirovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Engineer at Comtrade Group
Provides seamless backup integration and long-term reliability for enterprise data protection
The price is quite high; this product is not considered cheap. Additionally, if you use higher availability boxes, they also come at a premium price. However, they provide business continuity, which is the main reason why companies invest in this solution. Tape is slow; when restoring several virtual machines or databases amounting to several terabytes, Dell PowerProtect Data Domain represents the fastest and most reliable solution, ensuring great integration with backup software. If a customer has limited budget constraints, they may opt for cheaper external storage comprised of just a bunch of disks and utilize it for backup, as backup is not a business-critical service. However, I see great value in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain because it is fully automated, features great integration with backup software, and provides good value for money. I would rate software support as a ten, while I would give hardware support a seven. I never give any product a perfect score; I think Dell PowerProtect Data Domain deserves a nine. The only minor problems are the certificate issue and the price. These certificate issues are quite rare and mainly arise when we forget to restart and upgrade the box for several years.
AbdulKader Mohandes - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Systems Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network
Custom alerts and rich performance metrics have improved server monitoring and storage planning
We use customizable alerts extensively with different services, because the exchange services are different from Active Directory or DNS or anything else. We have customizable alerts for each service. I do not use the historical data trends that predict future storage needs. Perhaps some of my colleagues use it, but I do not. I would like to see a focus on broadcast services in the future to make it better. Broadcast services, specifically TV broadcast services, would be valuable to us because we come from a broadcast technology background and would appreciate having some features related to that. I would rate this review as an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find the data to be most valuable."
"Just keep going with the solution as it performs; it meets our expectations well."
"It is very fast as compared to the other competitors; its simplicity and bit rate are also valuable, and it takes less time if we compare it with the old solution that we have."
"We have never had any issues with Data Domain. It has been stable."
"It was the first VTL we used for customers and because of its function and uptime we can’t see a reason to change to another vendor."
"It is stable. I would rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten."
"The solution syncs immediately."
"The solution has been awesome over the last ten years, offering stability and reliability, which I recommend for stable storage."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"DO IT!!! You will not regret it."
"The performance metrics, especially for CPU and memory, and for the overall performance of the servers have been found most valuable."
 

Cons

"First-time integrations are difficult in NetWorker. NetWorker software needs to be simplified. It's very complex."
"The software from Dell that can be used to operate Data Domain needs to have enhancements made to the user interface. It is too complex."
"The solution could adjust the size of the discs."
"Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is expensive. Also, it has a sort of a big physical footprint that data domains have, and that's part of the problem."
"I need them to add the air-gapped technology to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, as some other vendors have."
"The price could be improved."
"The pricing should be adjusted. Customers continuously talk about the price. They know it is a good solution and they really need the type of storage the solution offers, but it costs somewhere around $100,000 and up. It's not cheap, but it's very important for data vendors."
"So I believe security measures are not strict enough in Data Domain."
"The solution could always be more easily scalable."
"The number of similar alerts is the main area for improvement."
"Scalability is my sore spot."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is cost-effective for the solution"
"It could be more competitively priced. Its licensing was for five years. Obviously, the support will get renewed at some stage, but that's it."
"The cost is expensive."
"Users have to pay a capacity-based licensing fee for the solution."
"We usually buy products at the end year, and the license is included."
"It is expensive, but the performance and deduplication cover for the cost."
"The price may be a bit higher than other products in the market, but you will receive ten out of ten support with next-business-day delivery on parts' availability."
"I can't remember what the license costs are. They might be paid monthly or every two months."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise50
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Questions from the Community

What is your primary use case for Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain is primarily used in my organization for disk backups. We use it for production systems so that we have a backup and can make use of other devices where the VTL handle...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
I have not had access to the costs of Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, so I could not tell you how my experience has been with the licensing, installation, and pricing costs.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
I think Dell PowerProtect Data Domain could be improved in terms of the integration with VTL, as I would like it to be a bit more accessible.
What needs improvement with SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?
The number of similar alerts is the main area for improvement. Alert noise would be great to reduce.
What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?
We are still working with SolarWinds and use the NPM product along with SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor.
What advice do you have for others considering SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?
We use customizable alerts extensively with different services, because the exchange services are different from Active Directory or DNS or anything else. We have customizable alerts for each servi...
 

Also Known As

DataDomain, Dell EMC Data Domain, PowerProtect Data Domain
SolarWinds SRM
 

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Sample Customers

The US Army, City of Houston, Lloyds TSB, TiVo, Teck, Ingram Entertainment, The New York Mets
NetSuite, Youngs Seafood, APS Bank, Sven Meinks
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