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We performed a comparison between Dell RecoverPoint and NetApp Snapshot based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Replication solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The tool's most valuable feature is stability.""The most valuable feature we have found in RecoverPoint is its ability to provide the lowest RPO.""It has improved RTO and RPO.""We use RecoverPoint for disaster recovery and asynchronous replication, and we use the application at a block level, not the software level. This has been tested, and it's very durable.""The solution provides continuous data protection.""The product does block-level replication very well.""The solution is now Flash-based, which is better. they moved away from Java.""The solution is very stable. Once it's installed, many customers forget they even have it."

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"This mature product is the leader in the backup industry with unique features and capabilities for users with advanced backup needs.""SnapMirror and Snapshot are both very reliable products.""We are able to easily do Azure backups and restores.""It doesn't occupy a lot of space and is very easy to use once you schedule the snapshots.""You never have to worry about maintaining millions of files stored across several thousands of virtual machines.""The replication and SV protocol features are valuable.""NetApp Snapshot's most valuable features are the snapshot capabilities, you can take snaps of shared directories, files, and VMs.""The most valuable features of NetApp Snapshot are the integration with other vendors and customization."

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Cons
"It is worth mentioning that this solution is no longer supported, primarily because it doesn't replicate between two different storage systems anymore.""The product should provide integration with new products.""RecoverPoint's WAN optimization could be improved.""Other hypervisors should be integrated with this system. Other hypervisors should be able to get the benefits of this solution.""I am waiting for block replication with VirtualBox.""The cost of the solution is pretty high. The licensing costs may affect a company's ability to scale.""Integration with VMware is the only thing we need to improve. Another feature I'd like to see is the ability to convert management to HTML. And the integration should also be done on the same level.""When it comes to storage and backup, that is where scalability problems have affected us."

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"I would like to see cloud features added to the next release of this solution.""The solution could include more databases and make it accessible to the DBAs. The automation process should be run in a way where it could be run from the database itself.""The company could update their products more regularly.""Although support is good, the global support is lacking depending on location.""The dashboards are in need of improvement.""The price could be improved a little bit.""If your data is more dynamic and changes frequently, you need more granular retention levels and need to save it for a longer duration, then this becomes a real challenge.""The price could be a bit lower."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "RecoverPoint came free as an add-on to the PowerProtect Data Manager backup software from Dell EMC."
  • "Support is an additional subscription."
  • "The product is fairly priced."
  • "It is considered quite costly."
  • "The price is moderate."
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  • "If there is a way to save more on the number of snapshots, it should be included in the next release."
  • "The price of this solution is fair."
  • "It's not too expensive."
  • "As far as their licensing costs, the licensing is paid on a yearly basis. The organization pays for the licensing based on the software and the capacity that they choose."
  • "The price of NetApp Snapshot depends on the use case. They charge by how much data you need, the capability, and for snap licenses."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable but could improve. However, if you are in a country that has a poor currency then the price will be considered expensive."
  • "NetApp Snapshot is expensive since you need to buy an additional premium license for it which is an extra cost over the payments made for NetApp...The license works during the entire life cycle of NetApp Snapshot."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The price is moderate. I rate the pricing a five or six out of ten.
    Top Answer:The recent virtual edition has a lot of issues with VMware 8.0. It only works on VMware. It is not available on any other platform like Hyper-V. It is one of the biggest disadvantages of the tool… more »
    Top Answer:Here's a breakdown of how the data replication by NetApp Snapshot works: it's through the snapshot replication method. What does that mean? Well, in simple words, the software creates copies of data… more »
    Top Answer:Last time I checked, the NetApp Snapshot data replication software could go up to 255 snapshot copies. I'm not sure how familiar you are with similar software, but that's a pretty good number. It… more »
    Top Answer:Well yes, the snapshots that NetApp Snapshot creates are your backup. But then there's also their feature for advanced backup. This allows you to copy backups to offline locations and also make… more »
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    Also Known As
    RecoverPoint Continuous Remote Replication
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    Overview

    Dell RecoverPoint provides continuous data protection with multiple recovery points to restore applications instantly to a specific point in time. It is used to protect applications with bidirectional synchronous and asynchronous replication and digital video recorder (DVR)-like recovery in physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures.

    NetApp Snapshot is a data replication software that works through snapshot copies, crucial for the recovery of data. These copies are used as safe points for rollback before upgrades or patches. NetApp Snapshot provides prompt data replication which is also highly space-efficient, and provides users with the full management and control of their data and its copies. Through the various solutions the Snapshot technology has introduced, companies receive enhanced stability, functionality, and performance, as well as storage efficiency.

    NetApp Snapshot uses two types of snapshot technologies to handle data replication: Copy on Write (COW) and Redirect on Write (ROW). The COW technologies make a copy of the original information and then only after the replication process is completed does the system overwrite the modified data into the original blocks. In contrast, ROW redirects the snapshots to new storage blocks, updating pointers to those blocks, which always point to the original location. When NetApp Snapshot combines the two technologies, it allows customers to save storage efficiency by way of deduplication and compression.

    NetApp Snapshot Features

    NetApp Snapshot’s valuable features include:

    • Data replication stability: Every NetApp Snapshot copy is an immutable, static copy, giving organizations the opportunity to create consistent backups from their storage system while applications are running.

    • Performance impact: The performance of NetApp's systems that store NetApp Snapshot aren’t affected. The actions of creating or deleting a Snapshot copy also don't greatly impact the performance of the systems where they are located. NetApp’s storage can be used for data replication, backup, and archival even if a company is using another storage system.

    • Storage scale: Another beneficial feature of NetApp is the volume of storage, which supports 255 Snapshot copies. This provides users with the opportunity to perform frequent data replication, thus creating current versions of their data.

    • File recovery: The above-mentioned features allow for the creation of backup for recovery purposes. They also provide\ the opportunity to copy backups to offline storage as well as to create an archive for them.

    • Storage utilization: The option for utilization of storage allows NetApp Snapshot users to benefit from storage volumes similar to those of active file systems. The software works through block increment, which limits the interval of time between added blocks of Snapshot copies, thus creating more efficient storage.

    NetApp Snapshot Benefits

    The benefits of using NetApp Snapshot include:

    • Ability to create instant data replication while applications run
    • Up to 255 data replicas available
    • Various tools for full-package coverage, including SnapManager, SnapProtect, SnapMirror, SnapRestore, and SnapVault

    Reviews from Real Users

    Gregg N., Manager of Data Center Services at TTi Power Equipment, states that the primary use of NetApp Snapshot by his organization is as a data-protection solution in the cloud and in the data center. He points out that this data duplication software is very user-friendly, extremely stable, and scalable.

    Edgar M., Sr. Data Protection Engineer at DataPivot Technologies, uses NetApp Snapshot for its monitoring or clone capabilities, and he agrees that the solution is very stable.

    According to George A., CEO at BDPR Technologies Limited, the most valuable features of NetApp Snapshot are the integration with other vendors and customization.

    Sample Customers
    Regis Aged Care, Cap Atlantique, Lewisville Independent School District, EnvisionRxOptions, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Major Boutique Hotel Chain, Riverside Health System, Panduit
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    Government29%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Healthcare Company14%
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    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company30%
    Non Tech Company20%
    Educational Organization10%
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    Manufacturing Company26%
    Computer Software Company14%
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    Government5%
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    Midsize Enterprise39%
    Large Enterprise22%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise74%
    Buyer's Guide
    Dell RecoverPoint vs. NetApp Snapshot
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dell RecoverPoint vs. NetApp Snapshot and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Dell RecoverPoint is ranked 4th in Data Replication with 7 reviews while NetApp Snapshot is ranked 1st in Data Replication with 8 reviews. Dell RecoverPoint is rated 8.6, while NetApp Snapshot is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Dell RecoverPoint writes "Is a great investment due to the speed of replication and the point-in-time recovery feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp Snapshot writes "Very user-friendly, extremely stable, and scalable". Dell RecoverPoint is most compared with Dell AppSync, whereas NetApp Snapshot is most compared with NetApp SnapMirror, Hitachi Thin Image Advanced, Dell AppSync and DDN DataFlow. See our Dell RecoverPoint vs. NetApp Snapshot report.

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