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IBM Cloud Backup vs. NovaStor DataCenter

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IBM Cloud Backup

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    Overview
    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

    NovaStor DataCenter

    		N/AN/ANovaStor DataCenter offers network backup and recovery software for securing physical and virtual machines across distributed locations with media management for disk, tape backup and cloud, plus data migration, all on the same interface with centralized management. NovaStor DataCenter supports backup of large quantities of data. The vendor states its…

    $2,500

    based on FETB storage volume

    Pricing
    IBM Cloud BackupNovaStor DataCenter
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    NovaStor DataCenter (Up to 5 TB)
    2,500 /year
    based on FETB storage volume
    NovaStor DataCenter (Up to 10 TB)
    4,500 /year
    based on FETB storage volume
    NovaStor DataCenter (Up to 25 TB)
    9,500 /year
    based on FETB storage volume
    NovaStor DataCenter (Over 25 TB)
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    Corporate licensing and Perpetual Options
    NovaStor DataCenter Enterprise
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    Corporate licensing and Perpetual Options
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Cloud BackupNovaStor DataCenter
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Include setup assistance plus one year of NovaCare for local technical phone support, remote recovery assistance and upgrade protection.
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    Features
    IBM Cloud BackupNovaStor DataCenter
    Data Center Backup
    Comparison of Data Center Backup features of IBM Cloud Backup and NovaStor DataCenter
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Backup
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    5% above category average
    NovaStor DataCenter
    -
    Ratings
    Universal recovery10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant recovery8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recovery verification9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business application protection8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple backup destinations9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Incremental backup identification9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Backup to the cloud9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Deduplication and file compression9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Snapshots7.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Flexible deployment9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management dashboard10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform support8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Retention options9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Encryption9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    IBM Cloud BackupNovaStor DataCenter
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    IBM Cloud BackupNovaStor DataCenter
    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.
    Incentivized
    Kelly Peterson
    System Administrator
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    NovaBACKUP
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
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    NovaBACKUP
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
    David Vlad
    Communications Coordinator
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    NovaBACKUP
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
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    NovaBACKUP
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
    Kelly Peterson
    System Administrator
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    NovaBACKUP
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

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    Screenshot of DashboardScreenshot of Login Screen for SaaS ApplicationScreenshot of Backup SchemaScreenshot of Backup JobsScreenshot of Backup Job ReportsScreenshot of VM Restore