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Dell SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility ) [EOL] vs Vision Solutions Double-Take comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Dell SRDF (Symmetrix Remote...
Average Rating
9.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Vision Solutions Double-Take
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Data Replication (11th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (34th)
 

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it_user1564485 - PeerSpot reviewer
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Storage Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Stable with great features and excellent support
I cannot recall us requesting any changes or new features. It does what we need it to do for the most part. If you are new to the product, the initial setup might be a bit difficult. There could be some new management or monitoring tools added to the solution. Those need a separate license. It would be nice if they were on the basic configuration.
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it_user710520 - PeerSpot reviewer
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Migration Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
It gives us the possibility to migrate/protect customer servers and data in the simplest way
Full server migration possibility and SQL migrations It gives us the possibility to migrate/protect customer servers and data in the simplest way. Linux compatibility SQL migrations GUI For over a year. Not such a good coverage of the most widely used Linux server distributions, so many…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We've found the support to be very good overall."
"Customer service for this product was top notch."
"In all the companies in which I have used the product the ease of Disaster Recovery was implemented in such a manner that the risk of a site disaster was mitigated in an efficient way, and it made the migrations of complete data centers to other new data centers at other locations a piece of cake."
"Customer Service: Top notch. Technical Support: Excellent."
"The SRDF solution has improved our disaster recovery RPO to near zero or less than 15 minutes with RTO getting drastically reduced."
"The feature of taking snapshots from the replicated volumes has allowed us to use them for DR testing to validate the application consistent point of recovery."
"Customer Service: Very good. Technical Support: Very good."
"We've found the support to be very good overall."
"It takes less time to replicate files between two servers."
"It gives us the possibility to migrate/protect customer servers and data in the simplest way."
"Customer Service: Second to none Technical Support: Second to none"
"In Version 7.xx the most valuable feature to me is being able to carry out a test full server failover in which case the primary server is still up and running."
 

Cons

"If you are new to the product, the initial setup might be a bit difficult."
"Our ROI was minimal, because we use it for a cold, disaster recovery method."
"In general, it’s very stable although some time SRDF don’t behave as expected specially if the link is not stable or saturated."
"The main pain point that we experienced is during device creation. For every newly provisioned volume, creating replication relationships between production and DR site, creating snapshots for third copy at DR site, and configuring them in appropriate replication groups and device groups means that there are lot of steps involved and a lot of room for error. There has to be a lot of checks and balances which need to be incorporated to make sure that the solution is set up correctly."
"SRDF compared with EMC Recover Point has less capabilities, for ex. CDP (local or remote) is missing, only EMC assets compatibility, as a TCO is more expensive than implementing IBM SVC or EMC VPLEX virtualization and replication (more supported assets)."
"The main pain point that we experienced is during device creation."
"As of late I have seen the replication drop but this was not due to the SRDF, it was due to the high rate of IO changes on the OS side."
"If you are new to the product, the initial setup might be a bit difficult."
"Yes I encountered issues with deployment. The information provided in the guide just stated about 2 or 3 communication ports but even after these ports are enabled there are still issues with the 2 servers communicating via Double-Take."
"Not such a good coverage of the most widely used Linux server distributions, so many issues happen while migrating these servers."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

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Also Known As

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Double-Take, DoubleTake
 

Overview

The Symmetrix Remote Data Facility family of software is the gold standard for remote replication in mission critical environments. Built for the industry-leading high-end VMAX hardware architecture, the SRDF family of solutions is trusted for disaster recovery and business continuity.
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Vision Solutions Double-Take provides robust data protection and migration services tailored for complex IT environments, ensuring seamless business continuity across platforms. This solution is ideal for businesses requiring high availability and disaster recovery.

Vision Solutions Double-Take offers a reliable framework for managing data replication, providing enterprises with functionality that maintains data integrity and minimizes downtime. Designed to support critical workloads, it facilitates smooth data transitioning and enhanced operability through virtual and physical server replication. Organizations benefit from the scalable architecture, allowing adjustments to meet evolving IT requirements confidently.

What are the valuable features of Vision Solutions Double-Take?
  • Real-Time Replication: Ensures constantly updated data by mirroring changes instantly.
  • Virtualization Support: Compatible with physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures for flexible deployment.
  • Automated Failover: Seamlessly redirects resources to backup systems during failures.
  • Data Compression: Reduces bandwidth usage by efficiently compressing replicated data.
What benefits or ROI should users expect?
  • Reduced Downtime: Minimizing disruptions ensures continuous business operations.
  • Cost Efficiency: Decreases storage expenses by utilizing existing infrastructure efficiently.
  • Scalability: Easily adapts to the growing demands of IT environments.

In healthcare, Vision Solutions Double-Take supports critical data availability, while in finance, it ensures compliance and protection of sensitive information. Retail sectors benefit from minimal interruption in service, facilitating uninterrupted point-of-sale transactions.

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Sample Customers

Global Security Provider, SSM Health Care, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Shriners, BZWBK, Qatar Islamic Bank, Sudwestrundfunk (SWR)
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Accessor Capital Management, Adventist Health, Alfa Bank, Alphawest Services, Ameristar Casinos, Ambrian Capital PLC
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