NetApp SnapMirror vs Veritas Volume Replicator [EOL] comparison

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NetApp SnapMirror

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp SnapMirror

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.5

Number of Reviews

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Data Replication (1st)

Veritas Volume Replicator [...

Average Rating

8.0

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Featured Reviews

LeeLee2

Storage Infrastructure Engineer at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

Reliable replication has transformed disaster recovery and supports realistic dev-test environments

The best feature NetApp SnapMirror offers is block-level incremental replication, which is the foundation of everything. After the initial baseline transfer, only the changed blocks move across the wire, not entire files or volumes. In a busy storage environment, that is the difference between replication that fits in your backup window and replication that hammers your network all day. NetApp SnapMirror has positively impacted our organization by taking us from a theoretical DR capability, meaning we had a secondary site but had never fully tested a failover, to a validated, tested, documented DR process that we run quarterly, which is a fundamental change in our risk posture. Management can now say with confidence that if the primary site goes down, we recover within two hours with zero data loss on critical systems.

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it_user157941

Senior Technical Manager at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees

Good for DR, but Oracle Dataguard has improved since 9i. One advantage to the is that you can use VVR on all d

The ability to replicate volumes between sans with a few commands, this made server migrations easy. We also have little tolerance for down time and being able to do operations on line, including replicating production data enabled us to perform many changes and migrations with little production…

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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

"The synchronous and real-time replication are the most vital features of NetApp SnapMirror"

"NetApp SnapMirror's compatibility with NetApp products has helped my storage management efforts immensely, as it is part of ONTAP and all architectures based on ONTAP, including ONTAP 8 and 9."

"The solution is very stable."

"The technology enables us to have a safe backup."

"The product has good performance."

"Overall, the product is very good. It's an easy to use tool."

"There are a lot of features that are excellent. The data compression during the transfer, for example, is good. The replication is great. The durability of the solution and the speed of the data moving from one site to another is impressive."

"NetApp SnapMirror's ease of use and reliability are valuable features."

More NetApp SnapMirror pros

"Customer Service: Excellent, we had on sight SME for new releases, migrations that knew the product well."

"We achieved 99% data availability."

Cons

"The price could be cheaper."

"Technical support is only available if there is a problem."

"The new coursework models need to be improved. The bandwidth monitoring could also be better."

"NetApp SnapMirror can be improved as the initial configuration is not simple; if you are new to NetApp and ONTAP, NetApp SnapMirror concepts take time to get right."

"We have to do manual verifications about the subscriptions often."

"On very large data sets with a lot of changes, the interval between mirrors can be rather long."

"We must be able to integrate Flash Pool with SnapMirror."

"In the next release, I would like to see Data reduction included and WAN optimization."

More NetApp SnapMirror cons

"Slow GUI on remote sites."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product price is reasonable."

"The pricing can be improved."

"The cost is low compared to different vendors."

"It's part of the NetApp Firewall, so it's free."

"The solution has monthly and yearly licensing options."

"It's a highly cost-effective solution"

"SnapMirror is extremely expensive. We had a hard time adjusting to our budget. If rated on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most expensive, I would definitely rate it ten out of ten."

"The pricing could be improved."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

13%

Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	10

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapMirror?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that NetApp SnapMirror is licensed as part of the ONTAP Data Protection bundle, which covers both NetApp SnapMirror and SnapVault. For or...

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What needs improvement with NetApp SnapMirror?

NetApp SnapMirror can be improved as the initial configuration is not simple; if you are new to NetApp and ONTAP, NetApp SnapMirror concepts take time to get right. Peering clusters, peering SVMs, ...

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What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapMirror?

My main use case for NetApp SnapMirror is disaster recovery replication, primarily, as we have two data centers and NetApp SnapMirror keeps our critical data synchronized between them continuously....

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Overview

NetApp SnapMirror offers efficient data replication and disaster recovery with high data integrity. Supporting various applications, it ensures business continuity with a user-friendly interface and real-time replication.

NetApp SnapMirror integrates seamlessly across diverse IT environments, providing data protection, real-time replication, and business continuity with minimal bandwidth use. Known for simplicity and reliability, it supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups, ensuring data integrity even in emergencies. While it excels in flexibility, some seek improved performance, a refined GUI for complex tasks, and better integration. Licensing costs and network support are areas for enhancement.

What are the key features of NetApp SnapMirror?

Data Replication: Ensures efficient real-time data transfer.
Disaster Recovery: Provides robust failover capabilities.
High Data Integrity: Maintains data accuracy and reliability.
Application Support: Compatible with Oracle, SQL, VMware.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies setup and management.
Compression: Reduces bandwidth during data transfer.
Virtualization Integration: Works well with virtual environments.
Bandwidth Management: Optimizes network resource usage.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Business Continuity: Reliable failover options during disruptions.
Flexibility: Supports diverse IT and cloud setups.
Cost Efficiency: Potential for bundled licensing options.
Performance: Fast data transfers with minimal delays.

NetApp SnapMirror is utilized in industries needing robust data replication and disaster recovery solutions, such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. These sectors benefit from its ability to maintain operations during emergencies while supporting complex data environments and ensuring data is consistently synchronized across sites.

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The Veritas Volume Replicator Option by Symantec provides organizations with a world-class foundation for continuous data replication, enabling rapid and reliable recovery of critical applications at remote recovery sites.

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Sample Customers

University at Albany, City of Houston, Yahoo Japan, Washington Employment Security Department, DG Khan Cement Co. Ltd., AmTrust Financial Services, Sheridan College

Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Nanyang Technological University, Michael Page International

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