We performed a comparison between Dell PowerProtect DD and HPE StoreOnce based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: PowerProtect DD is the winner in this comparison. It is powerful and secure with a proven ROI. StoreOnce does come out on top in the ease of deployment category, however.
"It's very easy to use the domain once it's been set up. The interface is also user-friendly."
"The hardware can operate in high temperatures, in case of any disaster."
"It is stable. I would rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten."
"The most valuable features are the deduplication and compression and the Data Domain Boost."
"This is a superior and reliable backup system that can handle large capacities with little management."
"The solution is very scalable."
"It is very fast as compared to the other competitors. Its simplicity and bit rate are also valuable. It takes less time if we compare it with the old solution that we have."
"The most valuable feature is the performance because you can back up data really quickly."
"The speed and deduplication ratio are two of the most valuable features of the solution."
"The most valuable feature of HPE StoreOnce is the virtual drive."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its catalyst mode, along with better performance, backup, and recovery."
"The hardware is strong and all the equipment has a good infrastructure. Personally, I think it's the best storage product in HPE for small to medium-sized businesses."
"The most valuable features for us are the ease of use, the reliability, and the exceptional deduplication that we get across that data that we store on those devices."
"The most valuable features are the deduplication and compression capabilities."
"Catalyst backup is used to back up Oracle databases, and provides very good throughput during backups."
"Deduplication is the most valuable feature."
"First-time integrations are difficult in NetWorker. NetWorker software needs to be simplified. It's very complex."
"We would like to see the price of this solution brought down to be comparable with similar products currently on the market."
"The firmware upgrades could be simplified. I'm in the process of struggling to upgrade right now."
"DD Boost."
"Dell PowerProtect DD should come out with its own system so we do not have to use Data Domain. For example, something similar to what Symantec has done."
"They need to make migration easier."
"The tool's DD Boost is expensive."
"It could be more secure."
"The solution should continue to refine its integration capabilities. I also see they are starting to use cloud integration as well, which is good, but they should do more to integrate with it."
"I don't see any new features that we could want or anything that could be done along those lines. Just that we need a bigger machine, so more speed."
"Cloud integration needs to be simplified."
"Its customer service could be faster."
"The solution would be improved if it could also be used as a data store for VMware."
"It is difficult to solve issues with this solution remotely. I prefer to use the knowledge base platforms. The response time could improve."
"The GUI and its user-friendliness have some room for improvement."
"I would like to see better integration with Veeam software."
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Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is ranked 1st in Deduplication Software with 61 reviews while HPE StoreOnce is ranked 2nd in Deduplication Software with 101 reviews. Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is rated 8.4, while HPE StoreOnce is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) writes "Supports business continuity process but needs improvement in pricing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE StoreOnce writes "Helps to consolidate D2D backups and has a good deduplication ratio". Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is most compared with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, ExaGrid EX Series, Rubrik, Veeam Backup & Replication and Veritas NetBackup Appliance, whereas HPE StoreOnce is most compared with Dell PowerVault, ExaGrid EX Series, DD Boost, Veeam Backup & Replication and ExaGrid EX. See our Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs. HPE StoreOnce report.
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