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IBM ProtectTIER pros and cons

Vendor: IBM
3.6 out of 5

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PROS

IBM ProtectTIER is known for its high stability.
IBM ProtectTIER operates well under extreme conditions, proven when functioning in server rooms at high temperatures.
IBM ProtectTIER is user-friendly and facilitates effective use.
The cataloging feature within IBM ProtectTIER efficiently handles millions of frames for backups.
Backups are incremental, allowing quicker completion times.

CONS

Configuration wizards are still complex and hard to navigate.
Setting up the system to work with legacy equipment is a bit complex at times.
IBM ProtectTIER could improve by being more user-friendly.
Backup for a large amount of data is slow.
 

IBM ProtectTIER Pros review quotes

ValereFEUGWANG - PeerSpot reviewer
Information System Consultant at CFAO Technologies
Jul 30, 2019
The most valuable features are the Self-Service, and the ability to search the data.
it_user1094658 - PeerSpot reviewer
Section Head: IT Infrastructure (Networks, Servers and Security) with 51-200 employees
Oct 6, 2019
In terms of stability, I've found it to be very stable. I've walked into the server room when it was at 60 degrees Celcius, and it was still running fine.
AG
Technical Lead at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Mar 19, 2020
The command-line interface is good.
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AT
Sr. Consultant, pSeries & Open Systems at Glasshouse Systems
Oct 29, 2021
The solution is highly stable.
AG
Technical Lead at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Sep 17, 2022
The cataloging is the best feature. It takes millions of frames for the backup. It's incremental, so it takes less time to complete.
 

IBM ProtectTIER Cons review quotes

ValereFEUGWANG - PeerSpot reviewer
Information System Consultant at CFAO Technologies
Jul 30, 2019
I would like the possibility to back up the infrastructure and then replicate it upon on restart, without having to orchestrate the starting of the VM.
it_user1094658 - PeerSpot reviewer
Section Head: IT Infrastructure (Networks, Servers and Security) with 51-200 employees
Oct 6, 2019
The configuration wizards are still complex and hard to navigate. These should be easier to manage.
AG
Technical Lead at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Mar 19, 2020
Setting up the system to work with legacy equipment is a bit complex at times.
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AT
Sr. Consultant, pSeries & Open Systems at Glasshouse Systems
Oct 29, 2021
IBM ProtectTIER could improve by being more user-friendly.
AG
Technical Lead at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Sep 17, 2022
The backup for a large amount of data is slow.