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NetApp Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud

Score9.2 out of 10

7 Reviews and Ratings

What is NetApp Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud?

The NetApp Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud is an integrated file service presented by the vendor as having the performance, availability, and security required to efficiently run business-critical applications. The fully managed service allows the user to consume file storage without infrastructure maintenance burdens (patching, scaling, etc.)

Top Performing Features

  • Versioning

    Users can access the most up-to-date version of a document, track changes, and revert to older versions if needed.

    Category average: 8

  • Document collaboration

    Users can edit files and attach comments to files.

    Category average: 7.9

  • Access control

    Users can control access to (shared) files, including different levels of access such as view-only or permission to edit.

    Category average: 8

Areas for Improvement

  • Performance

    Platform runs at a good speed on all browsers; files load and sync quickly.

    Category average: 7.8

  • Reliability

    Cloud storage platform is secure, all features are consistently available, and the platform maintains file integrity.

    Category average: 8.3

  • Storage Reports

    Includes reporting capabilities to monitor user activity and storage levels.

    Category average: 8.2

NetApp: The true champion of storage

Pros

  • Redundancy for backup
  • Recovery for disaster recovery
  • Speed
  • Accessability

Cons

  • The interface could be jazzed up a bit.
  • It has a big learning curve.
  • Cost

Return on Investment

  • Excellent ROI
  • Ease of use
  • Expandable

Alternatives Considered

Zerto on IBM Cloud

Other Software Used

CylancePROTECT, KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training, Rapid7 InsightIDR