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IBM Spectrum Protect

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We performed a comparison between IBM Spectrum Protect, NetApp SnapCenter, and NetApp V-Series [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Anonymous User
Complex solution; able to overcome data losses
The business value comes from the capability to overcome data losses.
Babawale Awojinrin
A stable solution that is mostly used by banks and financial institutions
Anonymous User
Connects third-party storage to back end with all NetApp functionalities available
It enables us to protect the investment. We had existing arrays (EMC VMAX) and we reuse the free disk space, and use NetApp functionalities.
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  • "Technical support is pretty good. It is doing fine, but you pay for it."
  • "Licensing can be either complicated or simple depending on what type of licensing you wish to use and what works best for your environment."
  • "At scale, the consumption license (per TB) is very expensive."
  • "Use capacity licensing. It's easier and cheaper."
  • "We worked our licensing into a capacity model, which is nice. Now, everything is much simpler to manage from a licensing perspective.​"
  • "We chose IBM Spectrum Protect, because they actually have something called MSP pricing, which means managed services provider pricing. The pricing was attractive, and it seems to be a platform that IBM is totally investing on in terms of new functions and new capabilities."
  • "Spectrum Protect is not expensive, and it is simple to use."
  • "It is very scalable, but the downside is that it costs money."

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  • "It's free. The license is included with other NetApp products."
  • "We see a financial value with SnapCenter because we don't have to license Commvault, which is pretty expensive."
  • "We have a site license, so it comes with the product."
  • "The license for SnapCenter was included with the storage array."
  • "It comes free with the amount of equipment we purchase from NetApp. In terms of pricing, zero is my favorite number."
  • "Pricing is very good because if you already have NepApp controllers, then it's included."
  • "The licensing is well-designed because it's already included in some packages with NetApp storage. Therefore, for most customers, it's okay as the SnapCenter license is already included in some NetApp bundles."
  • "The product is inexpensive."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about IBM Spectrum Protect?
    Top Answer:IBM Spectrum Protect is stable.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Spectrum Prot...
    Top Answer:The product is expensive.
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    What needs improvement with IBM Spectrum Protect?
    Top Answer:Customers need a clearer understanding of how to implement IBM Spectrum. However, issues revolve around financial… more »
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    What do you like most about NetApp SnapCenter?
    Top Answer:Most banks and financial institutions use the solution.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?
    Top Answer:The product is inexpensive.
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    What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?
    Top Answer:Since the solution's initial setup is complex, it should make training documents available in the public space.
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    Ranking
    17th
    out of 133 in Backup and Recovery
    Views
    7,375
    Comparisons
    5,217
    Reviews
    16
    Average Words per Review
    601
    Rating
    7.3
    40th
    out of 133 in Backup and Recovery
    Views
    2,065
    Comparisons
    1,179
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    277
    Rating
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    Also Known As
    IBM TSM, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
    SnapCenter
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    Overview
    IBM Spectrum Protect (Tivoli Storage Manager) is a data protection platform that gives enterprises a single point of control and administration for backup and recovery. It is the flagship product in the IBM Spectrum Protect (Tivoli Storage Manager) family. It enables reliable, cost effective backups and fast recovery for virtual, physical and cloud environments of all sizes.

    Unified, scalable platform for application-consistent data protection and clone management. This software simplifies backup, restore, and clone lifecycle management with application-integrated workflows.

    NetApp V-Series storage virtualization controllers provide leading data protection, data management, and storage efficiency for your existing EMC, HDS, HP, IBM, Fujitsu, and NetApp E-Series storage arrays. Reclaim 35% or more capacity and reduce what you must spend for new disk drives to handle data growth by using NetApp storage efficiency features such as deduplication, thin provisioning, and compression. Optimize your workload performance with our broad flash portfolio.
    Sample Customers
    CERN, Einstein Healthcare, Nyherji, Allianz Australia, TZM, ABT Online, NCT, Kindred Healthcare Inc., Cobalt Iron, TransGrid, Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Cash America, Piedmont Healthcare, RWGV, Arkansas Tech University, British Columbia Institute of Technology
    All for One Steeb AG, Accenture
    City of Houston, Health Choice Network, SVC Bank, Plex Systems, Larsen & Toubro, IWD, JCVI
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Insurance Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Retailer8%
    Government8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Healthcare Company20%
    Pharma/Biotech Company13%
    Retailer13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm6%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise71%
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