Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (5th), Deduplication Software (2nd)

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

Pranav Telang

DGM at Airtel Digital

Centralized backups have simplified hybrid protection and improved ransomware recovery and compliance

The majorly needed improvement is that the product should easily simplify the upgrade and installation process. Sometimes Dell support should be more active. They take time for P1 issues. Sometimes it is not a P1 for Dell, but it is P1 for the customer, and the support needs to be very mature. That is a major drawback I see. Otherwise, the product is quite well. This is an enterprise solution and a bit costlier, but it is a solution where people should be looking into if they want to go into one single umbrella and have the centralized backup solution, which integrates with the cloud and can manage their cloud workload as well as the on-premises workload, and can be managed with one dashboard. In that way, it makes their backup management easier and they can get detected anomalies as soon as possible. This is one of the solutions I would recommend. However, if it is a very small company, they really need to think about the cost, as it is very costlier for them. But as an enterprise solution and a mid-enterprise solution, this is the solution where companies think their data is very critical, in sectors such as financial, banking, and health. This kind of sector should go with that solution because it always gives the compliances of HIPAA, GDPR, and all those things that are really required for them. From management perspectives and consolidation solution perspective, the integration is quite easy. With respect to the backup administrator and everything, it is quite straightforward. There are some layers that need to be improved and should have the internal feature instead of creating the additional VMs for the NAS backup. It should be internal and directly have the agent base or something that can communicate easily with Dell storage. If it is third-party, I would understand, but it should be able to communicate. The benefit of it is that it is easily understood and you can do knowledge transfer with a lot of documents available. The drawback of it is that when it comes to the installation, Dell always takes a lot of time for all these things with third-party involvement in between Dell and the customer. Support is the major part of it. People need to understand that when a customer raises their ticket for P1, they should treat it as a P1. Instead of by their book being P3 or P2, sometimes they only treat it as such when the complete backup server is down. However, for the customer, if it is not happening with the critical system of backup, then it is a P1 for them. From Dell support, they do not treat it as a P1, or they treat it as a P3 or P2. That kind of understanding and some agreements need to be done between the customer and Dell. It is a costlier solution. Comparatively, other backup solutions make this one of the costlier solutions. However, someone who has their enterprise data or needs protection in a good way can go for it. I could say it is a mid-enterprise or enterprise level solution. Otherwise, people do have the same solution but with differentiated features. However, it is costlier compared to the other.

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David Villota

EMEA Hosting Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive

Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard

The solution has been installed on Linux machines. The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it. The solution has been stable and reliable. It is scalable. My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow. I've never had to…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager helps to reduce the amount of data being transferred and stored."

"The management part of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager has improved significantly."

"The deduplication is the most valuable feature because it helps to control the overhead."

"In PPPDM, I find the centralized console for managing all sets of applications the most valuable feature, as it gives us the feasibility to perform backup operations for physical as well as virtual applications, and all of them can be managed through the central GUI console, which is a good thing."

"The features I appreciate about Dell PowerProtect Data Manager include the snapshot killer, which is a very good feature, and the ability to access the hypervisor directly to take backups from VMs."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integrated approach."

"One notable feature is its robust backup support for Kubernetes and container environments. Additionally, PPDM stands out for its ease of deployment and management compared to other backup solutions. It is highly user-friendly, allowing users to quickly learn and implement backup and restore processes within a week. PPDM represents the next generation of backup software and is comparable to offerings from other vendors. Furthermore, PPDM prioritizes security with various access controls, such as user and database access controls. Its deployment tool is also known for its simplicity."

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager has drastically improved our backup processes, reducing the time needed for backups from 12 to 15 hours to just an hour and 30 minutes, allowing me to efficiently manage critical data resources."

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"In one balanced solution, one single management pane, I can take care of everything, even my cloud infrastructure."

"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple."

"I like the backup features of this solution and the integration is very useful."

"The solution saved time and money."

"The really amazing feature about Veeam Agent is that when you're using the central deployment model, you can actually use the instant VM recovery feature, which is really a pain point that I find some days."

"The user interface is good."

"We've found the product to be very useful and has very good capabilities."

"Veeam has a "next, next, finish" installer, and the overall deployment is straightforward. The deployment is easy because Veeam is compatible with all our VMware services and VMs. Veeam Backup and Veeam ONE are integrated into vCenter or vSphere site deployments, so we don't need to deploy each server one by one."

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Cons

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager could learn from their competitors from their partners and vendors."

"Regarding the pricing aspect of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, I am not very happy with that; compared to some other products, it is a bit more costly, and there are definitely areas for improvement."

"The interface is too complex."

"Based on my use cases with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, I would like to see alerts improved, as streamlining the alerts could help."

"Regarding the pricing aspect, setup cost, and licensing, in comparison to others such as StoreOnce or ExaGrid, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is a little costlier than other solutions."

"A lot of improvement is required in Dell's first level of support."

"PPDM requires further development. It is primarily integrated with DevOps systems."

"As a new product, there are some things that still need to improve a bit as it matures."

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"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

"Technical support could be improved."

"The solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable."

"In new releases, I hope they can support Oracle cloud."

"I rate Veeam Agent for Linus six out of 10."

"I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."

"The pricing could be lowered if possible."

"Technical support is okay. They could be more customer-friendly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is not an expensive solution."

"The solution is more affordable than other vendors."

"The solution is not less expensive than competitors but pricing deals are available."

"The product is offered at a very competitive price in the market."

"The licensing costs and pricing model are based on capacity and the license is easy to upgrade."

"The price of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager is reasonable."

"We offer monthly or yearly subscriptions. The price could be cheaper."

"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."

"Licensing costs are monthly."

"The costing is very competitive."

"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."

"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."

"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."

"Price-wise it's good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Government

Outsourcing Company

16%

Construction Company

16%

Photography Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	16

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

The pricing of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is acceptable for me.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager can enhance automated backup management, faster backup and recovery, stronger cyber resilience, centralized visibility, and governance. For automated backup managemen...

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What is your primary use case for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

Its one of Dell data backup and recovery solutions.it complements Powerprotect data domain respiratory backup.

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Also Known As

PowerProtect, Dell EMC PowerProtect

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Overview

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager provides efficient backup and recovery for hybrid and multicloud environments. It consolidates VMware, Kubernetes, database, and file system protection through a singular interface.

PowerProtect Data Manager is a software-defined platform that integrates modern backup and recovery capabilities, focusing on enhancing performance metrics like RPO and RTO. It supports operations through automated discovery, policy-driven protection, and intelligent analytics while offering cloud mobility and robust cyber recovery mechanisms. Its architecture is designed to address complex data management needs while providing flexibility, backup efficiency, and capacity management. With capabilities spanning on-premise and cloud options, it delivers a comprehensive approach for data protection.

What key features make Dell PowerProtect Data Manager stand out?

High Deduplication: Optimizes storage by reducing data footprint.
Kubernetes Support: Ensures seamless integration with containerized environments.
Data Domain Integration: Enhances recovery metrics and performance.
Advanced Access Controls: Strengthens security measures.
Scalable Architecture: Adapts to growing enterprise needs.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Deployment: Simplifies initial setup and configuration processes.
User-Friendly Interface: Facilitates an intuitive user experience.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premise environments.
Efficient Data Reduction: Saves storage costs and optimizes resources.
Secure Data Management: Provides peace of mind with robust security features.

Organizations in telecom and enterprise sectors employ Dell PowerProtect Data Manager for backing up and securing data in virtual and cloud-native environments. It supports continuous data protection for VMware and Kubernetes and plays a crucial role in ensuring container stability in platforms like OpenShift. Its native application integrations and disaster recovery through incremental backups make it suitable for larger businesses seeking a reliable data management partner.

Dell Technologies

Veeam Agent for Linux is a simple backup agent that’s designed to ensure the Availability of your Linux installations, both on‑premises and in the public cloud. Veeam Agent for Linux’s built‑in integration with Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to leverage your Veeam backup repositories and get your on‑premises backups off site.

https://www.veeam.com/linux-cloud-server-backup-agent.html

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Sample Customers

National Bank of Greece, USC Australia, PCS Publishing, Dell Digital IT, Rushmore Electric, Melanson Health, Arrow Electronics

ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific

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