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.
"We have never had any issues with Data Domain. It has been stable."
"The solution is very scalable."
"The solution is very stable."
"The most valuable features are the deduplication and compression and the Data Domain Boost."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the integrated deduplication function."
"I like the different features. We work closely with Dell on different products and features, which is why we use them all."
"The tool's performance is very good. DD Boost can improve its performance and backup."
"We are very satisfied with this solution. It's easy to use and efficient."
"I'm impressed with their support structure, call availability, understanding, flexibility in scheduling remote sessions, and accommodating customer timeframes."
"I like the tool’s deduplication feature. We get a ratio of 9:1 for deduplication. The product is also Linux based. Last year, our organization faced some virus attacks. However, the backup was safe because of the product being a Linux version. HPE StoreOnce is a secure product."
"The most valuable feature of HPE StoreOnce is the virtual drive."
"The initial setup process is simple."
"From a centralized system, I can manage the interface, the backup policies, and the status of the database."
"Currently, VTLs can only be created on individual service sets and cannot be used to share the resources of other nodes."
"The product’s data retention is very good."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its catalyst mode, along with better performance, backup, and recovery."
"Installation and deployment for this product need improvement. These processes need to made easier. Currently, it's not an easy installation for customers. This product needs to be installed by professionals."
"We would like faster instant recovery."
"They should reduce the CPC cost to customers. The product is becoming very expensive."
"The only problem is that it's more expensive than any other vendors available in the market."
"They still have hardware different from the software."
"I would like to see some kind of integration with the ransomware in the next release."
"First-time integrations are difficult in NetWorker. NetWorker software needs to be simplified. It's very complex."
"Its management can be improved."
"HPE StoreOnce Backup to Disk (BTD) is not a good backup solution for NAS devices. It does not have a dual controller, so if one controller fails, the entire system will go down."
"The platform's price could be lower."
"HPE StoreOnce could improve the capacity support."
"Cloud integration needs to be simplified."
"The repository should have an extension to connect to the cloud and deposit the backups."
"The setup phase is not so simple that an end user can plug and play to make it operational."
"The latency is a bit high."
"The solution would be improved if it could also be used as a data store for VMware."
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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 102 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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