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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
April 2024
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We performed a comparison between IDERA SQL Virtual Database [EOL] and OpenText Data Protector based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Howard Tempro
Use of SQL login and server/instance IP addresses to connect to servers that are not in Active Directory domains
The compression matches, or sometimes exceeds, that of native tools, which are key in an environment where storage limitations are a pervasive issue.
Ngonga Nkuba
Seamlessly integrates with the other products in your library, but is less advanced when compared to competitors
There was an incident that occurred at some point, and our final option was to perform a restoration using a recent backup. In this case, we... Read more →
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  • "Product licensing can be a problem. The license on more than one Idera product listed itself as expired, although there was no such expiration. Required an assist from Idera Engineer to correct the problem."

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  • "Pricing/licensing is Data Protector's single best offering. In its most basic environment, the only license required is for whatever target device is required."
  • "The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."
  • "It is fast, reliable, and its licensing policy is great."
  • "Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."
  • "In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing."
  • "The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment."
  • "The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."
  • "The solution requires paying for a license."

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    What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?
    Top Answer: I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data ...
    Top Answer:The licensing cost is too high. It costs us a lot when we migrate with the appliance.
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    What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?
    Top Answer:OpenText Data Protector is more difficult to use and configure than OpenText VIM. The user-friendliness of OpenText Data Protector has to be increased, and the complexity of the tool needs to be… more »
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    Ranking
    Unranked
    In Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
    24th
    out of 133 in Backup and Recovery
    Views
    2,367
    Comparisons
    1,529
    Reviews
    13
    Average Words per Review
    601
    Rating
    6.6
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    SQL Virtual Database
    Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector
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    IDERA
    OpenText
    Overview

    IDERA SQL Virtual Database is a powerful, new one-of-a-kind solution that lets you attach Microsoft SQL Server backup files and query them just like they were real databases! Its revolutionary, patent-pending technology allows DBAs to gain instant-access to critical data in a backup file without wasting the time or storage necessary to restore the database. Just attach the backup file, and use any native SQL Server or third-party tools to query and extract the data you need in minutes. IDERA SQL Virtual Database is now part of IDERA SQL Safe Backup.

    OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.
    Sample Customers
    Woman's Hospital, Sisters of Mercy Hospital System, University Medical Center, MetTel, PPG Industries; 3M, Abbott Laboratories, Comcast, Daimler, GameStop, Hormel Foods, Marriott International, Merck, NCR, United Technologies
    GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company
    Top Industries
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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Healthcare Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    IDERA SQL Virtual Database [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) while OpenText Data Protector is ranked 24th in Backup and Recovery with 99 reviews. IDERA SQL Virtual Database [EOL] is rated 8.0, while OpenText Data Protector is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of IDERA SQL Virtual Database [EOL] writes "Use of SQL login and server/instance IP addresses to connect to servers that are not in Active Directory domains". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Data Protector writes "User-friendly, competitive, agent-based, and easy to manage". IDERA SQL Virtual Database [EOL] is most compared with , whereas OpenText Data Protector is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Veritas NetBackup, HPE StoreOnce and Symantec Data Loss Prevention.

    We monitor all Data Loss Prevention (DLP) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.