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IBM Cloud Backup vs. Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Cloud Backup

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AIBM Cloud Backup is a full-featured, automated, agent-based backup and recovery system managed through the Cloud Backup WebCC browser utility.N/A

    Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/ASystem Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) is an enterprise backup and recovery system that contributes to BCDR strategy by facilitating the backup and recovery of enterprise data.N/A
    Pricing
    IBM Cloud BackupMicrosoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)
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    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Cloud BackupMicrosoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    IBM Cloud BackupMicrosoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)
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    Comparison of Data Center Backup features of IBM Cloud Backup and Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Backup
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Universal recovery10.04 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Instant recovery8.14 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Recovery verification9.04 Ratings7.13 Ratings
    Business application protection8.14 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Multiple backup destinations9.94 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Incremental backup identification9.04 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Backup to the cloud9.94 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Deduplication and file compression9.04 Ratings9.93 Ratings
    Snapshots7.24 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Flexible deployment9.04 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Management dashboard10.04 Ratings7.13 Ratings
    Platform support8.14 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Retention options9.04 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Encryption9.04 Ratings6.93 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    IBM Cloud BackupMicrosoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.1
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    User Testimonials
    IBM Cloud BackupMicrosoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    The outstanding storage capacity, organized security measures, and appropriate business features of IBM Cloud Backup make it something I'd recommend at any time of day or night. Furthermore, the software is online and hence easily accessible from a distance. The application's stability and strength are further assurances that all authorized business users are in safe hands.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager is well suited for Windows domain environments where you need to make backups of Hyper-V virtual machines or bare metal servers. It is possible to backup SQL databases, works pretty well, but sometimes needs consistency checks on backups to properly continue to backup databases. Easy to restore anything to production or to another location.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • The software is very secure.
    • It is scalable which is a plus for business.
    • Restoring data is easy and fast.
    • Recovery process is easy.
    • I would say that IBM Cloud Backup is user friendly.
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    Microsoft
    • Hyper-V backup /restore
    • Bare-Metal backup/restore
    • Good management console
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    Cons
    IBM
    • The set prices for the product is a problem.
    • Secondly, IBM Cloud Backup customer help should be more speedy.
    • IBM Cloud Backup is so automated, and in case of a power failure, accessing some of this data can be challenging.
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    Microsoft
    • Integration with some devices
    • Web client
    • Slow interface
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Pricing and how easy it is to use. We use other IBM products in our office and it is nice to have everything on one network. The experience for users and managers is better, even new employees who can learn quickly. It also makes it more affordable for us.
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    Microsoft
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • The fact that it can be scaled up is beneficial to company.
    • The program being on the cloud also makes it more accessible online.
    • The program has a high level of protection.
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    Microsoft
    • It has saved us on licensing costs and through centralized management.
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