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We performed a comparison between Microsoft DPM and MSP360 Backup 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.
To learn more, read our detailed MSP360 Backup vs. Microsoft DPM Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature is the recovery.""The user interface is very good. The reporting and monitoring features are also good.""The solution backs up Microsoft workloads as well as anything on the market.""The initial setup is quite straightforward.""It is almost perfect for Microsoft products. It is not a very powerful tool, but it is okay for small sites and small businesses with Microsoft products. It is easy to use for backup and restore. It is good for backing up Microsoft servers such as Exchange and SharePoint servers.""The automated procedure is quite good for us, as it is able to capture all of the information that we require.""The most important feature is that it's easy to use.""The most valuable feature is that DPM has an index so individual files can be searched."

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"The best feature is that it's very user-friendly to do scheduled backups and version maintenance.""MSP360 Backup's most valuable feature is its backup interface.""The UI is pretty good. It's very simple. That is one thing that we like about this. It's very user-friendly.""Block level transfers have significantly reduced the amount of time for transfers over some other solutions""It has allowed me to implement a cost effective, highly configurable solution.""Technical support is very good.""The most valuable feature for me is that I can see what has has been successfully backed up and what not. I do not mean the file or folder view, because that's problematic with GDPR, but I mean which machines have successfully backed up. It's very valuable because you don't have to check the machines. The second feature is that you can change backup settings in the portal.""The solution is easy to access and handles things efficiently."

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Cons
"Management reporting could be improved.""The problem lies with the 2019 version, it's the file system they’re using.""To evaluate the solution's abilities and its performance under demanding conditions, it is recommended to carry out a stress test.""The user friendliness could be improved.""The user interface can be improved quite a bit.""Microsoft DPM could improve if it was available in a public or private cloud.""It would be better if it integrated seamlessly with open source and competitor products. In the next release, I would like to see some data governance frameworks. It should have support features for data integration and data replication like Veeam. Right now, we are also using Veeam for certain scenarios.""We can't take a snapshot and take it outside, which is a problem."

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"The main improvement is that it should have GDPR compliance. That's the problematic point. They say they are GDPR compliant, but they are not.""There are some things that we don't like about it. That is why I was exploring alternatives in a hyper-scale environment. That is why I was checking IT Central Station.""The solution needs a better graphical user interface. It's a graphical user interface that is very old-school right now. They could give it a little more modern feel.""As for what can be improved, some reports could be simplified so that you know how much backup you have done and what your backup details are. That report is available but it is very tough to get. I would like to know "today I have just uploaded 35 MB, tomorrow I have loaded 10 MB so my trend of backup is increasing."""Maybe implement an easier interface for basic users. For example, a set-up wizard with all the commonly used features as default.""We could basically use just a more concise visual dashboard reporting on the status of the various machines.""They can add some production backup capabilities and the ability to do single instance back up. At the moment, it doesn't do deduplication on the standard backup. So, the issue is backing up PSG files for customers who have limited bandwidth. The other issue is that I don't like the implementation of the SQL backup. We do use SQL ourselves using a PowerShell script with the VDA tools as a module. That's how we back up. The rotation feature would be nice to have, but I know that they've got it on their dashboard or on their list to look at. They can also do a few tweaks to the dashboard. I would like the reporting capabilities on the portal to be much more granular. Normally, I export it to a text file, and then I run it through a pivot table in order to look at it from a cost-recovery point of view and to see when the backup last ran and if it was successful when it ran two or three days ago. Such a feature would work really well for my market. They can also add a cost-effective backup for Android and Apple cellphones. I've had one or two customers who were looking for this feature. I haven't found this functionality at the moment. I've been looking for a product that does that.""The interface feels like it is targeted for end users who typically are looking for an all-in-one integrated push button solution. It would be better if the interface had a beginner mode and an expert mode."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Microsoft DPM is a free solution. However, we pay approximately $3,000 annually for support."
  • "I think Microsoft DPM pricing is reasonable. The additional costs are related to storage and technical support."
  • "Microsoft DPM can be considered as an expensive solution for smaller or medium enterprises, but we have been satisfied with the price structure as it is fixed and it offers a variety of useful features"
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  • "It provides a good cost savings compared to our previous cloud backup."
  • "We have a very good return on investment."
  • "Pricing is reasonable although can be quite a large upfront cost."
  • "It includes a standard licensing fee. Once a year, there is a rebranding fee. The licensing costs are available on the internet for MSP360 Backup. There is a discount structure where if you have over 50 devices, you get a 50% discount. So, my cost is $2 a license per month."
  • "MSP360 is vastly cheaper than its competitors and has almost all the same features."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "The cost is pretty inexpensive. Around four to five dollars per device, per workstation on each server."
  • "I rate the price of MSP360 Backup a seven out of ten."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: This solution helps us to manage all of the operations across servers and different workstations.
    Top Answer:Microsoft DPM can be considered an expensive solution for smaller or medium enterprises, but we have been satisfied with the price structure as it is fixed and offers a variety of useful features. I… more »
    Top Answer:To evaluate the solution's abilities and its performance under demanding conditions, it is recommended to carry out a stress test. It would ensure that the current version of the solution can accept a… more »
    Top Answer:MSP360 Backup's most valuable feature is its backup interface.
    Top Answer:I rate the price of MSP360 Backup a seven out of ten.
    Top Answer:The product could be more user-friendly. Its pricing needs improvement as well.
    Ranking
    27th
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    Also Known As
    DPM, Data Protection Manager, MS DPM
    Cloudberry Backup
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    Overview

    Microsoft Data Protection Manager (DPM) is an enterprise backup system that can be used to back up data from a source location to a target secondary location. Microsoft DPM allows you to back up application data from Microsoft servers and workloads, and file data from servers and client computers. You can create full backups, incremental backups, differential backups, and bare-metal backups to completely restore a system. Microsoft DPM can store backup data to disks for short-term storage, to Azure Cloud for both for short-term and long-term storage off-premises, and to tapes for long-term storage, which can then be stored offsite. Backed up files are indexed, which allows you to easily search your recovered data.

    Microsoft DPM contributes to your business continuity and disaster recovery strategy by facilitating the backup and recovery of enterprise data, ensuring resources are available and recoverable during planned and unplanned outages. When outages occur and source data is unavailable, you can use DPM to easily restore data to the original source or to an alternate location.

    Key Features of Microsoft DPM:

    • Application-aware backup: Application-aware backup of Microsoft workloads, including SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, and SharePoint.

    • File backup: Back up files and folders on computers running Windows Server and Windows operating systems.

    • System backup: Back up the entire system state or run complete backups of physical computers running Windows Server or Windows client operating systems.

    • Hyper-V backup: Back up Hyper-V virtual machines running either Windows or Linux. You can choose to back up an entire virtual machine or specific applications on the virtual machine.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft DPM stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its robust and flexible backup capabilities and its being easy to manage with one central dashboard.

    William M., the head of ICT infrastructure & security at a tech services company, notes, "The automated procedure is quite good for us, as it is able to capture all of the information that we require. The compatibility is very good. We have an IBM AS/400 machine in our office that we're using, and we're able to back it up fine. This is the same for other systems, as well. I think that overall, it is really adaptable, compatible, and scalable."

    Mohammed I., a managing director at Adalites, notes, "I would definitely recommend data protection DPM. It has an application backup, a file backup, a system backup and a hypervisor. It works flawlessly, never a problem."

    Rodney C. a system analyst at a financial services firm, writes, "The most valuable feature is that DPM has an index so individual files can be searched. This is our primary tool for recovering deleted files or folders. Once we implement a System Center Operations Manager, all of our DPM servers can then be seen on one dashboard."

    MSP360 Backup is a comprehensive data protection solution designed for businesses of all sizes. It offers a wide range of features and capabilities to ensure the safety and security of critical data. 

    With support for various storage destinations, including local drives, network shares, and cloud storage providers, MSP360 Backup provides flexibility and scalability. It also offers advanced scheduling options, allowing users to automate backups based on specific time intervals or events. 

    The solution supports both full and incremental backups, minimizing storage requirements and optimizing backup speed. MSP360 Backup also includes built-in encryption and compression, ensuring data privacy and reducing storage costs. Additionally, it offers easy file and folder recovery, allowing users to quickly restore lost or corrupted data. 

    With its intuitive user interface and robust set of features, MSP360 Backup is a reliable and efficient solution for businesses looking to protect their valuable data.

    Sample Customers
    Medical Park, Centropol Energy, a.s., NCFE, D & H Distributing, Metalor, Colosseum, a.s., Sanitas S.A., Icebreaker
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    Top Industries
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    Manufacturing Company40%
    Government20%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Marketing Services Firm10%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government11%
    Educational Organization9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Construction Company7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business73%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise42%
    Buyer's Guide
    MSP360 Backup vs. Microsoft DPM
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about MSP360 Backup vs. Microsoft DPM and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Microsoft DPM is ranked 27th in Backup and Recovery with 17 reviews while MSP360 Backup is ranked 44th in Backup and Recovery with 15 reviews. Microsoft DPM is rated 7.0, while MSP360 Backup is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft DPM writes "Good for backing up, but the 2019 version lags". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MSP360 Backup writes "The solution provides the ability to backup all types of cloud drives, is inexpensive, and has decent support". Microsoft DPM is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Azure Backup, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Veritas Backup Exec and Commvault Cloud, whereas MSP360 Backup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, N-able Cove Data Protection, Acronis Cyber Protect, NinjaOne and Comet Backup. See our MSP360 Backup vs. Microsoft DPM report.

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