OpenText Data Protector vs Own Data Platform comparison

"Integration with HP storage is a very strong point for Micro Focus Data Protector. It is the best solution for general operations like backup and restore. Zero downtime backup (ZDB) is one very important feature, which is basically the integration with the storage array. It is a very strong feature. We're using storage with snapshots with this integration."

"The solution is easy to use."

"Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient."

"If you have an idea of what you are doing, it's very flexible and very stable."

"The solution is easy to use."

"The tool's most valuable aspect is its ease of management. It was not complex. In terms of features, I can mention a couple of things. For example, if you need to restore a VM, you can do it with multiple streams in OpenText Data Protector, which is an advantage over Commvault, from what I've noticed, having worked with multiple tools. Another thing is the Oracle backups; configuring Oracle backups is much easier in OpenText Data Protector."

"Performs the backup properly and protects our data."

"The file system backup (by far, the most used) is the most valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature for our customers is the restore functionality."

"The graphical interface needs to be improved."

"I'm uncertain if it supports virtual machine backup and restoration. If they could enhance this aspect, they could gain more support from end users."

"People prefer Veeam because the interface is easier, and Data Protector is difficult in comparison."

"The Micro Focus Data Protector support is not as good as Veeam Backup & Replication's support."

"OpenText Data Protector is more difficult to use and configure than OpenText VIM. The user-friendliness of OpenText Data Protector has to be increased, and the complexity of the tool needs to be reduced."

"OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup."

"The GUI could be updated. The GUI hasn't changed since version 6. It's on version 10 now. The reporting could also be better. Also, while Data Protector is excellent for backing up physical hardware, it needs more features for backing up VM images because many environments use hypervisor."

"It would be ideal if they could improve their level of support."

"The anonymization feature can be improved."

"In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing."

"The product is cheaper than Commvault."

"Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."

"We have many competitors who are pricing better, and we believe that our pricing is higher."

"The licensing cost is too high."