Pros and Cons of Datto SIRIS 2025

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What is Datto SIRIS?

Datto SIRIS is a BCDR solution built for MSPs to prevent data loss and minimize downtime. Utilizing a cloud-first approach, MSPs can offer their clients local backup and recovery with a cloud-based repository and full disaster recovery in the cloud.…

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A Great Self-Contained BCDR Solution

Rating: 9 out of 10

December 30, 2023

IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User

I manage a fleet of Datto appliances (Siris, Alto, etc.) for our clientele. I make sure that our clients' servers/workstations backup on their regular schedule and resolve iss...

Joseph Rapoport M.A., DCDS, DCAT, DCP-SaaS, DCP-DCMA

Consultant - Information Technology

Sr Systems Engineer

New Era Technology

8 years of experience

Unreliable device, bad Technical Support

Rating: 1 out of 10

September 2, 2021

Vetted Review

I tried to use the Alto device for unmonitored, automatic backups for a Legal Team that needed hourly backups for quick, virtual, bare metal restore in the case of a disaster.

Jon Daley

Engineer - Information Technology

Owner

Lime Daley

1 year of experience

Datto - The Backup Solution to Use

Rating: 7 out of 10

May 13, 2021

IncentivizedVetted Review

We use Datto in house to back up our data. We have 13 servers being backed up hourly by an SP2000 device which we have had for several years. We find this image based solution...

Rob Rotundo

Manager - Information Technology

Service Manager

Professional Computer Associates

3 years of experience

Datto Siris BCDR - extreme reliability

Rating: 10 out of 10

May 1, 2021

IncentivizedVetted Review

We use Datto SIRIS BCDR products at several of our MSP clients. It is a Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery appliance; in short it provides on-premises and cloud backu...

Jonathan Sheldon

Executive - Professional Services

Director

FlightPath IT. Inc.

5 years of experience

Datto Review

Rating: 10 out of 10

April 30, 2021

IncentivizedVetted Review

In our organization we use Datto personally for our company and we also resell them to our customers. Datto addresses our backup needs. With having Datto we no longer have to ...

Ashley Beal

Administrative Assistant - Information Technology

Senior Office Administrator

Harbour Technology Consulting

5 years of experience

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What is Datto SIRIS?

Datto SIRIS is a BCDR solution built for MSPs to prevent data loss and minimize downtime. Utilizing a cloud-first approach, MSPs can offer their clients local backup and recovery with a cloud-based repository and full disaster recovery in the cloud. All of this administered from a multi-tenant…

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Datto Labs - Advanced Backup Verification

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What is Datto SIRIS?

Datto SIRIS is a BCDR solution built for MSPs to prevent data loss and minimize downtime. Utilizing a cloud-first approach, MSPs can offer their clients local backup and recovery with a cloud-based repository and full disaster recovery in the cloud. All of this administered from a multi-tenant cloud portal that allows MSPs to view, manage and recover client data from a single interface.

The vendor states simplicity is a guiding design principle for SIRIS. From deployment flexibility that spans a software-only implementation to hardened backup appliances, MSPs can implement the solution that fits their client’s requirements. SIRIS cross-platform support enables MSPs to protect their client’s data anywhere it lives, from physical servers to virtual machines running Windows Server or Linux.

Features include:
• Inverse Chain Technology™ for reliable backup
• Patented ransomware scanning
• Patented Screenshot Verification for recovery assurance
• Recovery Launchpad for failproof recovery
• Patented Fast Failback™ to the primary system after a disaster
• Instant virtualization recovery, local or in the cloud

Datto SIRIS Features

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Data Center Backup Features

Supported: Flexible deployment
Supported: Encryption

Additional Features

Supported: Hybrid Virtualization
Supported: Cloud & Local Storage
Supported: Cloud & Local Backup
Supported: Cloud & Local Virtualization
Supported: Ransomware Detection
Supported: Screenshot Verification
Supported: Multiple Retention Options
Supported: Cloud Deletion Defense
Supported: Rapid Rollback
Supported: Fast Failback
Supported: File Restore
Supported: Bare Metal Restore
Supported: Backup Insights

Datto SIRIS Videos

Disasters come in many different forms. With Datto Continuity, MSPs get everything they need to protect business data including 100% confidence in your backups, ransomware detection & recovery, Restore options for any disaster scenario, and more!

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Datto SIRIS Technical Details

Deployment Types	On-premise
Operating Systems	Windows, Linux
Mobile Application	No

Frequently Asked Questions

Datto SIRIS is a BCDR solution built for MSPs to prevent data loss and minimize downtime. Utilizing a cloud-first approach, MSPs can offer their clients local backup and recovery with a cloud-based repository and full disaster recovery in the cloud. All of this administered from a multi-tenant cloud portal that allows MSPs to view, manage and recover client data from a single interface.

Veeam Data Platform, Acronis Disaster Recovery Service, and Commvault Cloud powered by Metallic AI are common alternatives for Datto SIRIS.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of Datto SIRIS are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).

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A Great Self-Contained BCDR Solution

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

December 30, 2023

JR

Joseph Rapoport M.A., DCDS, DCAT, DCP-SaaS, DCP-DCMA

Sr Systems Engineer

New Era Technology (Information Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees)

Vetted Review

Verified User

8 years of experience

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Pros

Backup
File/Volume/Server Recovery
Offsite Backups for added data protection

Cons

Datto is constantly making improvements to their service, however, implementing needed changes sometimes takes more time than I like.

Unreliable device, bad Technical Support

Rating: 1 out of 10

September 02, 2021

JD

Jon Daley

Owner

Lime Daley (Information Technology & Services, 1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

Reseller

1 year of experience

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Pros

Automated support with form letters.

Cons

Backups are unreliable.
Alto device requires hourly babysitting to monitor.
Terrible technical support that contradicts each other every time I call.
No automated emails when backups fail.

Datto - The Backup Solution to Use

Rating: 7 out of 10

Incentivized

May 13, 2021

RR

Rob Rotundo

Service Manager

Professional Computer Associates (Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

Reseller

3 years of experience

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Pros

Great imaged based backup
Hourly incrementals for very granular restore capabilities
Good support

Cons

While support is good, they have increased in size very quickly, and a lot of the lower support now involves them sending you links, instead of working with you directly to resolve the issue.
Pricing can be tricky and expensive, especially for smaller businesses.
Some of the smaller units seem to go offline more than expected.