Commvault Cloud Rewind (Formerly Appranix) (Annually)

Our main use case revolves around automating recovery of critical cloud workloads. For instance, one of our SaaS applications runs on AWS , and we use Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix)  to continuously back up not just data but also the configuration of our cloud infrastructure. If we ever face an issue, such as a misconfiguration or even a ransomware attack, we can restore the entire environment, applications and settings, often within minutes. It has been a game-changer for minimizing downtime in production.

We run scheduled recovery drills about once a quarter, where we test end-to-end automation in a controlled sandbox. This ensures we can restore environments without impacting production. We did have a real incident a few months ago involving an accidental deletion, and we relied heavily on Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) . Because we had already practiced, we were able to restore the full environment in under 20 minutes. That gave us a huge confidence boost in the platform.

I think one of the best features Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) offers is the automated recovery orchestration. It takes all the manual steps out of disaster recovery. Another standout is how it captures not just data, but full infrastructure states, so we can restore everything from VPCs to security groups. I also really appreciate the test and validate functionality, being able to spin up recovery environments without affecting live workloads really gives us peace of mind. Its multi-cloud support is a big plus for our hybrid environment.

For us, the automated recovery orchestration is the most critical feature. It really shapes how we operate day-to-day. Instead of having to rely on manual scripts or team coordination during a crisis, we define our recovery workflows once, and Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) just orchestrates them. If something goes wrong, I do not have to scramble. Everything is pre-built, from spinning up the resources to validating that the environment is healthy. It saves hours of work and reduces risk, so it is really a game-changer in how we manage uptime.

I think one area for improvement is expanding the integrations even further. Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) works great with AWS , but I would love to see deeper support for Azure  and GCP , especially with multi-cloud environments. Additionally, some more customization around recovery workflows would be useful, such as adding conditional logic or more fine-grained scheduling. That would give us even more flexibility in complex environments.

I think the user interface could be a bit more intuitive. Sometimes it takes a few clicks to get to certain recovery reports or workflow settings. I also think the documentation could be expanded, especially for new users, with step-by-step examples or best practices for complex cloud setups. Finally, it would be great to have more responsive support. Sometimes we wait a bit longer for advanced troubleshooting guidance. Overall, it is a solid platform, just a few tweaks would take it to the next level.

I have been using Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) for about a year now. When we first adopted it, we were just starting to put together a formal disaster recovery plan for cloud apps. Over the past 12 months, we have really integrated it into our workflows, and I have seen it make a big difference in how quickly we can recover from incidents and how proactive we are about testing our DR plans.

Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) has been really stable in our experience. We have not had any major downtime or reliability issues since we deployed it. The only minor hiccup was during a very heavy workload spike, but even then the system kept running, with just a slight delay in the recovery report. Overall, it has been rock solid for us.

It has been really impressive in terms of scalability. As we have added more workloads and expanded across multiple regions, Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) has scaled seamlessly. We did not need to re-architect anything. Adding new applications or cloud accounts worked out of the box. As our environment grows, it keeps up without any major changes or performance hits.

We have had to reach out a few times, mostly for some advanced troubleshooting and a couple of custom workflow questions. When we did, their support was pretty responsive, usually within a day or so. They were knowledgeable and gave us clear guidance, so I would say the experience was pretty solid. There was a bit of a learning curve with some advanced features, but overall the support was good.

I would give customer support a solid 8 out of 10. They were really responsive and helpful, especially for more complex issues, but there were a couple of times it took a little longer than I would have hoped to get a resolution. Still, they were professional and once we were in touch, they solved things thoroughly. The support is really strong, just with room for a bit more speed.

We did use other solutions before Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix). We were using a combination of traditional backup tools and some homegrown automation scripts. The problem was they were pretty manual. If something went wrong, it took multiple teams coordinating to restore environments. We switched to Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) because it gave us a much more automated and end-to-end recovery process. The ease of use and speed of restoration really sold us on the switch.

We did evaluate a few other options. We looked at Druva, Veeam, and also some native AWS backup tools. Druva had a pretty strong offering, but it was a bit more costly and did not give us the same level of infrastructure orchestration. Veeam was great, but it leaned more on traditional VM backups, and we needed something more cloud-native. Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) just hit that sweet spot for us: flexibility, speed, and ease of use all in one.

We deployed Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) via the AWS Marketplace , which made the integration super easy. Everything was tied into our existing billing, and we got that single pane of glass in the AWS console. It helped us get up and running really quickly.

We have definitely seen a really positive ROI since we implemented Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix). For instance, just in the past six months, we cut our average downtime costs by about 70%, which saved us roughly $50,000 in lost productivity. Recovery workflows that used to take several hours now only take 20 minutes. From a staffing perspective, we have not needed to add extra headcount, so that has been a big savings, since fewer engineers are tied up in manual recovery processes.

Overall the pricing was pretty reasonable. We got started with a pay-as-you-go model through the AWS Marketplace , so we did not have a big upfront cost. The setup was actually pretty straightforward, most of it was just configuring the initial backups and recovery workflows. Licensing is based on usage, so we pay according to how many resources we protect and how often we run recovery tests. It scales really well for us.

My biggest piece of advice would be to plan out your workflows ahead of time. Really map out what environments and resources you want to protect and set up test recovery drills early. That really helps you catch any gaps before you need it in a real incident. Start small. You do not have to protect everything at once, just focus on your most critical apps first and then scale from there.

Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) is a great fit for organizations that are really scaling their cloud footprint or moving towards multi-cloud. If you are still on the fence, I would recommend taking advantage of their trial or pilot. It really gives you a feel for how much time and risk it can save you in the long run. I would give this product an overall rating of 9 out of 10.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

What do you like best about the product?

Appranix Cloud Application Resilience is a groundbreaking solution that has transformed how businesses manage and safeguard their applications in the cloud. The platform's comprehensive feature set covers all aspects of application resilience. It provides real-time visibility into the health and performance of applications, enabling quick identification and resolution of issues. The automated failover and disaster recovery capabilities ensure business continuity, even in infrastructure failures or catastrophic events. Appranix also offers seamless integration with popular cloud platforms, making it easy to incorporate into existing cloud environments.

What do you dislike about the product?

There are no specific negative aspects or drawbacks commonly reported about Appranix Cloud Application Resilience.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

One of the most impressive aspects of Appranix is its ability to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to application availability. By leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, it continuously monitors and analyzes the behavior and performance of applications, identifying vulnerabilities and automatically implementing remediation measures to ensure uninterrupted operation. This proactive approach significantly reduces the likelihood of downtime and minimizes the impact of any potential disruptions.

What do you like best about the product?

The ability of Appranix to discover all the dependencies of a Cloud infrastructure and reconstruct the entire environment in a different region with just One click of a button is just amazing. Most of our customers find the ability of Appranix very reassuring as millions of dollars are invested in the cloud infrastructure and application development.

What do you dislike about the product?

As of now, there is nothing that we can point out in particular. We have found the experience with Appranix very smooth so far.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Appranix helps us in securing the IT infrastructure of large enterprises. They help in rebuilding the entire IT infrastructure in times of Disaster with minimum downtime. With Appranix, we are able to reduce the downtime to a fraction of what generally an enterprise would experience during a Disaster.

What do you like best about the product?

Self-discovery of the resources and dependecies - no need to babysit the application
Very fast and simple recovery - push a button and the application will be running within a few minutes
It is mutlicloud - AWS, GCP and Azure

What do you dislike about the product?

Looking forward to having more supported resources in Azure and GCP

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gives my customers peace of mind with recovering their cloud application in case of a cloud failure (DR) or a cyber attack (DR).
It also accelerates DevOps operation and bugs detection