We have been supporting on-premises environments without cloud using Veeam. We also use storage devices like tape libraries and data domains, and StoreOnce to store Veeam backups. We have been checking cloud-related repositories for interruptions and network issues, and, if necessary, engage Dell support to fix network issues. We also maintain data, upgrade client systems with patching activities, and handle client requests for data restoration using three clusters. We are engaged in routine operations and backup failures, frequently working with the VM team to restart Cohesity DataProtect services or fix communication issues. Additionally, we manage incremental backups daily and ensure quick restoration processes.

When compared to other tools, the deduplication in Cohesity DataProtect is very fast, and the restore performance is better than other tools. Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption. Cohesity DataProtect's dashboard displays options and errors clearly, making it easy to access and understand how to fix issues. Cohesity DataProtect's ability to start processes automatically without manual selections enhances its reliability.

Cohesity DataProtect's architecture ensures that agent installations automatically reflect in the dashboard, allowing for seamless integration into backup jobs. This improves operational efficiency, ensuring backups can be triggered without manual refreshes. Additionally, the user interface is intuitive, and the respect of the N-1 rule during updates helps prevent client-affecting issues.

There is room to improve the user interface of Cohesity DataProtect for more intuitive navigation, despite being content with its existing features.

I have been working with Cohesity DataProtect for three years.

I have checked the data level stability during recovery, which completes very quickly without significant delays.

No major scalability issues have been identified, and everything is adequately handled within our current infrastructure.

For the support, I can provide a rating of four only because they initially provide some steps, but later say they are not sure, which is a problem in a production environment. Similar challenges have been faced with the technical team regarding vendor support.

Before Cohesity DataProtect, I used Veeam only.

For other products, I have noted that EMC NetWorker does not have major options, and recovery windows take longer because everything needs to be selected manually. In Cohesity DataProtect, such issues do not arise, and it starts the process automatically.

I participated in the initial setup and deployment of Cohesity DataProtect three years ago. We conducted LLD and HLD, and it was quite straightforward.

The architect team was engaged for pricing discussions and noted improvements for future deployments.

Over the last 12 months, we have been working with on-premises only, and regarding the cloud-related activities, we have been checking if any repositories have been interrupted or any network issues occurred between the Veeam server and the cloud.

I have been working on Cohesity DataProtect, and the new device we introduced is Rubrik, which we started supporting just one month ago, and I am learning it as well. I have a certification for Commvault.

I work in the operations team. Everything is displayed in the dashboard itself, so if anything needs checking, options and errors are in front of the dashboard, making it easy to access and understand how to fix issues.

I use Cohesity DataProtect internally in the company. If we have the data in replication, we will do the restore and update the customer. We also engage in daily routine operations and work on backup failures frequently, engaging the VM team to restart Cohesity DataProtect services or fix issues related to communication. We do not have major issues with this operation so far.

I work with the on-premises version of Cohesity DataProtect. I have not taken any external training for Cohesity DataProtect; I have learned by checking options and working independently.

I have provided an overall review rating of 8 for Cohesity DataProtect.

How do you use it to streamline data backup and recovery in your organization?

How do you use Cohesity DataProtect to streamline data backup and recovery in your organization?

How do you and your clients use AI to improve data?

What areas have room for improvement? Is there anything that could be simplified to make it better?

Does the solution require maintenance, and is it complex or easy to maintain?

Regarding scalability with enterprise clients, how scalable is Cohesity DataProtect?

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We use the solution for backup.

The tool is faster and easier to use than others. The most critical feature for our data protection needs is the accuracy of backups and restores.

Cohesity DataProtect needs to improve its reporting capabilities.

I have been using the product for two years.

The solution has been stable, and we haven't had any significant challenges with stability.

The scalability works well for all our systems—we have various servers with two to three petabytes of data. Data recovery is pretty fast. We can bring up VMs instantly and haven't had any issues.

We earlier used Commvault and switched to Cohesity DataProtect since it was easier to use.

While I didn't take part in the initial setup, I understand that the setup is relatively easy. Maintenance is also pretty easy.

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

Most customers use the solution for file backups, particularly for NAS file sharing. They back up files from Microsoft Windows OS to ensure they can restore data when needed. They also perform periodic temporary restores to verify the functionality of their backups.

The platform is highly customizable and adapts well to changing conditions. The snapshot features are the most valuable because they allow rapid restoration and provide dedicated space for longer snapshot retention.

I would like security improvements, such as enhanced backup immutability and better tape storage connectivity. Reducing storage capacity requirements and improving security features are also areas that could be enhanced.

I have been working with Cohesity DataProtect for one year.

The solution is stable, with regular updates and patching.

I rate the stability an eight.

I rate the product's scalability as an eight.

The product's technical support is quite good. It is available 24/7 and has a high response rate, although it sometimes requires multiple communications to resolve issues fully.

The initial setup is relatively easy and involves configuration, integration with backup targets, and virtualization management. The deployment process usually takes about two weeks from the initial setup to installation, depending on the availability of hardware. It typically involves preparing the server, configuring it with either Linux or Windows, integrating it with the backup solution, connecting it to source storage, and managing the backup targets.

I rate the process a nine out of ten.

Integrating the platform with the Acropolis Nutanix management solution is particularly valuable. It simplifies management by providing a unified interface for backup solutions.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven.

I'm a consultant, so my clients use it, and I assist them.

It is used as a backup solution.

It gives my clients an enterprise-wide solution for managing backups.

Standardization across the enterprise and ease of use are the most valuable features.

There is room for improvement in terms of price.

In future releases, I would like to see a more comprehensive cyber resilience capability.

I have experience from an architectural standpoint.

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.

I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten.

I've used NetBackup and TSM.

It was already deployed when I started engaging with the client.

I would recommend using it. Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten.

We use it for data corruption exaltation.

Software immutability is a valuable feature, and the varying deployment options.

In addition, from a data security perspective, zero trust access is a key function. Within Helios, we have role-based access control, single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and quorum for user approvals.

On-premises multi-tenant services need improvement.

I have been using Cohesity DataProtect since 2019.

Cohesity uses hyper-converged cluster architecture (min. 3 nodes) for on-premise deployments which provides erasure coding within the cluster and non-disruptive change control. Nodes range from 8 to 96 TB capacity and clusters are extensible with additional nodes of different sizes, provided they are certified platforms. Cohesity also offer a SaaS platform. The on-premises deployments are scalable provided a cluster has been deployed.

The initial setup is straightforward. We have somewhere in the region of thirty customers using Cohesity.

Typically on-premises nodes/clusters are deployed for primary backup (to enable instant mass restore) so price will be dependent on chosen OEM and capacity required. MSPs like us utilise PPU licensing.

My recommendation would be that if you have an intent to use all of Cohesity's feature set, then you should probably consider using Cohesity cloud services, especially if you're a service provider, and you're going to be delivering Cohesity to more than one customer as a managed service.

I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

We have opted for Cohesity DataProtect to protect ourselves from ransomware due to its remarkable backup capabilities. We are transitioning from our previous solution, which was the Dell EMC.

Several features enable us to perform fast recovery, such as instant fast recovery. All our virtual machines protected with the product can be quickly restored to another healthy environment with minimal downtime for our main customers. These features have significantly improved our recovery time objectives.
The most important function is ransomware protection, along with instant mass recovery for quick restores. Additionally, managing data via the Central Management console is crucial.

The tool could benefit from further improvements in AI features, particularly in areas such as a generative AI chat interface. This feature could help answer queries about the data being protected. One feature that would greatly improve our experience with the product is the ability to identify data redundancies through a central console. This feature would help us reduce storage costs by managing redundant data.

I have been using the product for six months.

I rate the product's stability an eight out of ten.

I rate the solution's scalability a ten out of ten. My company has 40 users.

Cohesity DataProtect's technical support is responsive. Their response time is good.

Cohesity DataProtect is better than Dell EMC. I prefer working with it primarily because of its central management console, which is user-friendly and provides excellent visibility into what is being protected across different sites. Previously, everything was in silos, and I had to look at each site in isolation. With Cohesity DataProtect, I now have a consolidated view.

The tool's deployment is simple and doesn't take long to complete.

The tool's pricing is average.

I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We use Cohesity DataProtect for on-premises backups.

Cohesity DataProtect is the primary backup platform that we use for data recovery. The solution's SQL cloning is great, and its Instant Mount restoration of virtual machines is brilliant. Cohesity DataProtect's multi-factor authentication (MFA) is good. The solution's security and immutable snapshots are very good.

The solution's storage efficiency is very good. The data reduction techniques on the platform are very good.

I would like alerts if any local accounts on the platform are changed for security. If someone were to change an admin account password, I would like an alert raised for that, which is not available at the moment.

I have been using Cohesity DataProtect for three years.

The solution's stability is fine, and I haven't faced any downtime issues.

I rate the solution ten out of ten for stability.

Cohesity DataProtect is a scalable solution. Around three people access and use the solution in our organization.

The solution's initial setup is very simple. It takes less than a day to get it all configured and working.

We implemented the solution through an in-house team. A team consisting of five database engineers is needed to deploy the solution. The solution's deployment is very simple and involves setting up IP addresses, VLAN tagging, creating protection jobs, and creating replication.

We have a capacity license for the solution that we renew annually.

On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten.

I would recommend Cohesity DataProtect for things like Oracle backups and SQL backups. I rate the solution ten out of ten for its effectiveness in managing backups across multiple environments or clouds.

We chose Cohesity DataProtect because its SQL Clones and SQL backups were very good. The solution's instant restoration of virtual machines is very quick. The solution's integration with Azure is very good, and it uses cloud block storage for long-term retention.

Overall, I rate Cohesity DataProtect a nine out of ten.

We use not only DataProtect but also the platform and all the service subscriptions to manage both data protection and other services like SmartFiles.

Our customers use it to replace other data protection solutions, not only for the orchestration of the process but also for the data repository.

With Cohesity, we have one solution for managing data protection. We also have a very useful storage system to be used, not only as a static repository but also for test environments and so on.

The product is quite simple and user-friendly, without limitations on scalability. And, it's a very good product if a customer wants to have total governance of their data.

We use Cohesity extensively, not just for a few products but in most of our SmartFile deployments. So, many of our customers use it both as a file service and a repository for DataProtect processes.

We use Cohesity to sell and implement the liquidity solution to our customers.

As a Cohesity partner, I won the Best Cohesity Sales Engineer award in 2023. My team discussed, essentially, improving Cohesity reporting because that's a feature gap I feel could really enhance the product.

Reporting is quite limited and not customizable. Many customers can't access specific numbers or insights regarding their daily data protection, something competitors like Veeam integrate quite seamlessly.

In my experience, it is quite a stable product. Similar to Citrix, we typically do basic checks before implementing new features or patches. In terms of completing operations for customers, the continuity loss is less than 3%.

We have around 30 customers using it.

The customer service and support are fast and professional, and we have a dedicated support colleague who acts as a DataProtect wizard, confidently handling any issues we can't resolve ourselves.

The deployment depends on the environment. Deploying on VMs is relatively simple. But for most of our customers, we implement physical clusters with at least three configured hosts using the existing model. So, it depends on the setup.

Implementing DataProtect itself wasn't particularly challenging. One key requirement for successful DataProtect deployment is proper network configuration. If the network setup isn't right, you won't achieve optimal performance.

We have developed a service for some of our customers where they implement an appliance or physical cluster of Cohesity at the customer site.

Then, we use cloud clustering to replicate, and even in production, a second copy of the protected data. And in some cases, we have developed some disaster recovery procedures using Cohesity.

The price could be better. It could seem better, not necessarily bad, but not great, either.

We partner with Cohesity in Italy and have a strong collaboration. So, when we propose Cohesity to potential new customers, we talk directly with Cohesity to get the best possible price and make everyone happy.

I am an implementor, so I've prebuilt for this scope. And I put it in your environment. Then, I will ask the configurer to check.

And then I give you the the toy to play with.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.