IBM Cloud Backup vs. OpenText Data Protector

If you are in an industry where you value data, whether customer data, business data or any other type of data that keeps your business running, then you will definitely benefit from IBM Cloud Backup. It is easy, affordable, and offers [the] best security features for your data. Backing up and recovery are easy.

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Well suited: scenarios with very specific backups schedules; backups saved in tape libraries. Less appropriate: environments with older Operational Systems and older hardware, such as tape libraries.

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• Backup system
• Recovery system
• In the cloud

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• Micro Focus Data Protector has a very customizable backup schedule, allowing to edit the flat file according to our security policies.
• Micro Focus Data Protector has a very easy to use interface.
• We can update its clients in a very easy way.

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• The product's established prices are an issue.
• Second, IBM Cloud Backup customer support might be faster.
• Because IBM Cloud Backup is so automatic, retrieving some data in a power outage might be difficult.

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• I had light interaction with this system, so it would not be fair for me to say where there is a need for improvement. It worked the way we need it do to get the job done.

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It was just not a good fit for our organization. We have an EMC SAN, Data Domain backup storage, and VMWare. Without any other HP software or hardware in our environment I do not see the need to continue using a product that is not well integrated with our other brands

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Very easy to use. What needs to improve is to make it easier to configure some integrations and features, such as office 365 integration, acropolis integration, block change-based backup, etc. Despite we have documentation, even following all the steps, the integration is hard to implement or doesn't work in the end.

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The Reporting-Server and the Reports depend on the settings.

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It is the weak point of this software, although it is improving little by a little. The first level of support does not solve almost anything until you move on to a higher level that is more involved.

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Pick one person to help you through the process.

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Using IBM Cloud Backup is straightforward since we use several of their products, thus there is a fast and easy connection. In addition, IBM Cloud Backup security is top-notch, well-derived, and simple to use for the protection of businesses everywhere. It's easy for new users and staff alike to get up and running with these programs, thanks to detailed instructions and visuals.

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When selecting a backup solution for our virtual environment we chose HP Data Protector for its cost savings in licensing, our familiarity with the software and the ability to backup to disk, tape or both with the standard installation.

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We use the tool in different installations and combinations of functions and hardware.

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• Data loss can be expensive, but IBM Cloud Backup has extra an encryption option, which helps us maintain the value of our information.
• Besides, the amount of data that IBM Cloud Backup can store is almost limitless, making us deal with any form of content that benefits the company.
• Finally, no data losses due to accidents, which is a great plus for a company.

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• Positive: it maintains the stability of backups and recoveries of critical information.
• Negative: there are some other backup applications that exist in the institution and have gained ground on other platforms.

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