Real User
The application requires far more system resources on a Client than other solutions
Pros and Cons
  • "It required very little ongoing maintenance once setup."
  • "It has quite a bit of flexibility in configuring backup sets."
  • "It had the ability to preseed by sending in a data drive and could restore by sending the user a data drive."
  • "​Due to recent changes that effectively abandoned an entire segment of their user base, I no longer trust nor can recommend Code42 products."
  • "The application, written in Java, required far more system resources on a Client than other solutions."

What is our primary use case?

Used for both peer-to-peer and cloud backup.

What is most valuable?

  • It required very little ongoing maintenance once setup.
  • Supported peer to peer storage (they are discontinuing this going forward). Due to the change in direction of the company, I am now migrating to a different solution.
  • It has quite a bit of flexibility in configuring backup sets.
  • It had the ability to preseed by sending in a data drive and could restore by sending the user a data drive.

What needs improvement?

The application, written in Java, required far more system resources on a Client than other solutions.

For how long have I used the solution?

More than five years.
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What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It used to be a good solution for SOHO in particular as it had unlimited storage for a reasonable price. However, their pricing model has changed and they are now primarily targeting enterprise users.

What other advice do I have?

Due to recent changes that effectively abandoned an entire segment of their user base, I no longer trust nor can recommend Code42 products.

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Desktop Services Specialist at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Allows our IT staff to troubleshoot and restore data to machines that may have un-recoverable data due to damage.

What is most valuable?

Endpoint monitoring and data backup from Code42 and their software Crashplan has been a great piece of software for our organization, allowing our IT staff to troubleshoot and restore data to machines that may have un-recoverable data due to damage makes it significantly easier.

How has it helped my organization?

The organization is able to have peace of mind when it comes to data protection. IT is now able to verify that information is backed up at all times, and send reminders if a machine hasn't been backed up in a set amount of days.

What needs improvement?

The software itself is really pretty great. From time to time, you will see issues with the software not connecting to the on-premise server, or the client crashes on a users machine. But with any software, these things happen.

For how long have I used the solution?

6 months

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

I wasn't at my company when the software was deployed, but from what I have heard and what I've seen deploying updates, it's a straightforward and simple process with little or no downtime.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Like I said earlier, no major issues with stability other than the one off's from users clients on their machines. Great software.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We haven't ran into issues scaling the software in our organization. We add new users frequently, and its an easy thing to do.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

The customer service at Code42 has always been top notch. They know how to talk to their clients and understand that they're dealing primarily with IT Pros.

Technical Support:

The technical support that is offered is great. Dealing with them via chat is the easiest way for any body to troubleshoot an issue. And they have a ticket system that allows you to just submit issues and have them follow up with you.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I am not aware of any previous solutions used here at my company, since we've only used CrashPlan since I started.

How was the initial setup?

Was not present for the implementation of the software, but setup of the Clients is easy and straightforward. Could not be any simpler than logging in.

What about the implementation team?

In House team. We manage the solution as well in house. It's a very simple process that the admin console lends a hand to.

What was our ROI?

The largest return on investment that we see is peace of mind from our users knowing that all of their information is safe if something were to happen.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Like with any software, if you need to test to make sure the solution is right for you, do a test run. Then figure out the amount of licenses you'll need.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Code42's CrashPlan has been implemented since before I started at my company. I'm not sure if there were any other contenders.

What other advice do I have?

Code42's CrashPlan is a great backup solution, and should be considered the best in class for enterprise backup solutions.

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Chief Architect - Ethical Hacker at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Simplifies data risk detection and response
Pros and Cons
  • "Code42 Next-Gen DLP is scalable."
  • "What I think could be improved is how I get support."

What is our primary use case?

I took over as a security architect for my current company. They're happy to be using this solution, so I'll be learning more about it as time goes on.

Code42 Next-Gen DLP is deployed company-wide.

How has it helped my organization?

I have not evaluated the product from a feature-set perspective, but I had a system that was having CPU issues with Red Hat that Code42 solved.

What is most valuable?

It's on my radar to re-evaluate our endpoint in 2021. Right now, from a cost perspective, I don't see the ROI at the moment. For this reason, I can't really state equivocally what I think is a good feature. Presently, we have so many files that I don't have the time to really dig into the solution as a whole. 

What needs improvement?

As a newcomer into a business that is running this software, what I think could be improved is how I get support.

For how long have I used the solution?

We Just started getting involved with Code42 Next-Gen DLP about six months ago.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

When it works, it works.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Code42 Next-Gen DLP is scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

This solution was already installed by the time I became involved with my company. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm still new to it. I think right now I am 90% happy with it. Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of nine. 

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Education Account Executive at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Consultant
My MacBook backs up automatically without my involvement, providing me with assurance that my data is secure and recoverable.

Valuable Features:

I am an end-user at an organization that uses CrashPlan PROe, and I can attest that my MacBook Air boots up quickly, with no lag or delay.

I've also met with some of the folks at Code42, and find them all to be very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I recommend them frequently. Give them a call, if you're checking out backup/recovery solutions.

Improvements to My Organization:

I just love the security/safety of having my Mac backup automatically, without me having to think about or do anything to ensure my data is secure and recoverable. I travel frequently, and I can be pretty rough on equipment, moving from place to place in a hurry (don't tell my IT guys), so having backups that I don't have to think about is just great.

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Managed Service Engineer with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Easy to use but needs a deployment tool to aid implementation

What is most valuable?

Available across multiple-platforms.

How has it helped my organization?

Ease of use as compared to its competitors.

What needs improvement?

The administration side as reporting ability is lacking.

For how long have I used the solution?

2 years

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

Yes. Many, but it came from outside of the product.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Not too much.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Very little. But without a working deployment tool, it becomes very challenging to deploy to 500+ people.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

Best support portal I have ever used.

Technical Support:

Great so far.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Yes. People hated our previous solution as it required vpn and bogged down CPU.

How was the initial setup?

We required a custom solution so it was a little difficult. Without a deployment tool the client was challenging to automate the install.

What about the implementation team?

We did it with the help of the vendor. Their field engineer was very knowledgeable.

What was our ROI?

I have no idea.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Uncertain. Above my pay grade.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Yes, Druva.

What other advice do I have?

It's very user friendly...when it works.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partners
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Desktop Services Specialist with 501-1,000 employees
Vendor
The back-up process does not slow down systems because of a file scan-and-sync.

Valuable Features:

The CrashPlan PROe client app's ability to provide continuous, real-time backups by monitoring the file system allows data to be safeguarded almost immediately after it has been saved to the disk. The speed and efficiency allows my users to remain backed-up without having to think about how it is being done, or complain their system is running slow because of a file scan and sync.

Improvements to My Organization:

On several occasions staff members have had to open up CrashPlan PROe, log in and begin restoring files. There are numerous scenarios where this has happened. A keynote deck went missing, possibly trashed by accident, and it was recovered. A user had their laptop stolen and had to get back up and running on a new one right away: they fired up CrashPlan, selected the last backup of their missing laptop and restored everything to the original locations. I even used CrashPlan to recreate a system error I was researching by restoring the problem files after I had addressed them.

Use of Solution:

2+ years

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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