We performed a comparison between Azure Backup and OpenText Data Protector based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It offers seamless integration."
"The solution helped us use R2 RBO to back up frequently."
"With a couple of buttons, we can configure a VM for a backup and use the wall service, the storage wall service, pretty seamlessly."
"There is only one feature, and that is the backup."
"You can select the tiering for your backup and manage your cost."
"It's very simple to configure which is very useful. It's not complex to configure it."
"The hardware is always updated and it's saved us a lot of money."
"The most valuable feature of Azure Backup is its ease of use and good integration with other Azure services."
"The solution is easy to use."
"Data Protector's GUI is the most useful feature."
"Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient."
"Data Protector is very good at automation. From the time of the backup, verification, and copy to tape, it is very good. I don't need to touch it, it will do it by itself."
"What I like the most about this solution is that I can change and access the Oracle backup file."
"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...The initial setup process for the solution is easy."
"It is very easy to use and the interaction with various systems is very handy."
"Data Protector's granular recovery features make it easy for us to create and restore backups in an understandable and user-friendly manner. With granular recovery, any database or even just a database table can be restored at will."
"The only thing I would say that could be improved is the reporting."
"It would be beneficial to receive alert messages if something isn't configured correctly, for instance, if service principal names are missing, a message could prompt you to set them up."
"The support for Office365 backup is atrocious and is something that has to be improved."
"The solution is quite technical. I wouldn't describe it as user friendly. It could be simplified a lot to make it more accessible to the average user."
"The integration with the record database and integration with other applications will be good, especially with the database piece."
"The compression ratio of the backup data should be improved."
"We would like to see some kind of notification given to the user that a file was not synchronized well or what may have happened."
"Lacks an AI system that would enable easier upgrading of the hardware."
"I would like to see a better user interface in the next release."
"It would be ideal if they could improve their level of support."
"This solution is not scalable."
"The scheduler setup could be better. We are facing some issues scheduling the job based on our requirements."
"The interface has been the same for many years and needs to be updated"
"The Micro Focus Data Protector support is not as good as Veeam Backup & Replication's support."
"I'm uncertain if it supports virtual machine backup and restoration. If they could enhance this aspect, they could gain more support from end users."
"The technical support was very slow."
Azure Backup is ranked 7th in Backup and Recovery with 50 reviews while OpenText Data Protector is ranked 23rd in Backup and Recovery with 99 reviews. Azure Backup is rated 7.8, while OpenText Data Protector is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Azure Backup writes "Straightforward to set up and manage and allows us to monitor all backups in one place". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Data Protector writes "User-friendly, competitive, agent-based, and easy to manage". Azure Backup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Rubrik, Commvault Cloud, Acronis Cyber Protect and Veritas NetBackup, whereas OpenText Data Protector is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Veritas NetBackup, HPE StoreOnce and Symantec Data Loss Prevention. See our Azure Backup vs. OpenText Data Protector report.
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