Storage & Backup Expert at 4S Bilisim
Real User
Easy to use Snapshot and clone capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of this solution are the snapshot and clone capabilities."
  • "I would like to see cloud features added to the next release of this solution."

What is our primary use case?

I am using the solution for backup purposes in a private cloud environment

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of this solution are the snapshot and clone capabilities.

This solution is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see cloud features added to the next release of this solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a very stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. We have approximately seventy-five users.

We have no plans to increase our usage at this time.

How are customer service and support?

The solution has been working so I haven't had to contact technical support.

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

I am using HPE 3PAR in addition to this solution. We have not switched.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of this solution is complex.

What about the implementation team?

The Professional Services group from NetApp implemented my storage solution, and the deployment took one day.

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

The price of this solution is fair. It is not expensive.

What other advice do I have?

This is a very good storage solution, but it is not extraordinary.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Head of Unit at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
A very fast solution that is stable and doesn't use up disc space
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is fast and it doesn't use any disc space at all. You can also take as many snapshots as you like. These are the solution's most valuable features."
  • "The price could be a bit lower."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for backup and disaster recovery.

What is most valuable?

The solution is fast and it doesn't use any disc space at all. You can also take as many snapshots as you like. These are the solution's most valuable features.

What needs improvement?

The solution has already updated the one thing I didn't like about it. At the last update they maximized the count of Snapshots. It used to be 255, and now it's 1000. 

The price could be a bit lower.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for 15 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution has perfect stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is good. It's very easy to expand if you need to. We've been happy with the scalability offered. We have about 2000 users currently.

How are customer service and technical support?

I think that technical support is very helpful. If I have a problem, they contact me and help me solve it.

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

We didn't specifically use another solution. We use HPE systems in tandem with NetApp, so I wouldn't say that NetApp was replacing any other product.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

I have handled the installation a few times by myself, so in most cases I don't need any help from the NetApp or any other support team.

What other advice do I have?

We're using the on-premises deployment model.

I would recommend the solution. I'd rate it nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Manager with 11-50 employees
Real User
The technology is very easy to use and one can easily scale
Pros and Cons
  • "It has a user-friendly interface."
  • "I think the automation needs some improvement."

What is our primary use case?

In the current environment we keep Snapshots for only five days. So we go into the backup solution of using Veeam and VMware.

What is most valuable?

What I find most valuable, is the simplicity of the technology. It has a user-friendly interface.

What needs improvement?

I think the automation needs some improvement. It is not very user-friendly and could therefore be adapted a little. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using NetApp Snapshot for around 11 years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In my opinion one would easily be able to scale on this solution. We currently have about ten users.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support is very good and I will rate it ten out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was really easy and straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

If I have to rate this solution out of ten, I will give it a ten. It is a very good product and in the next version the developers can perhaps work on more automation.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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System Administration Supervisor at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
Real User
An overall good solution with an easy initial setup and fair pricing
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup was straightforward."
  • "The solution needs to ensure it has higher availability or business continuity."

What is most valuable?

The feature that's most valuable is the ability to take a snapshot from a machine or VMware.

What needs improvement?

The solution needs to ensure it has higher availability or business continuity.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support was good. We used them when we were upgrading the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

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

The pricing of the solution is good.

What other advice do I have?

We are using the private cloud deployment model. We just upgraded to the latest version of the solution.

I would rate the solution eight out of ten.

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