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NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software

Score9.5 out of 10

23 Reviews and Ratings

What is NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software?

NetApp's ONTAP Data Management Software is a storage and data management and protection solution. ONTAP 9 allows users to build an intelligent hybrid cloud that is the foundation of a NetApp Data Fabric that spans flash, disk, and cloud. Flexibly deploy storage on a choice of architectures—hardware storage systems, software-defined storage (SDS), and the cloud—while unifying data management across all of them.

NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software to manage our VMware datastores, CIFS Servers, and iSCSI-connected LUNs on our SQL Servers. We also use OnTAP as a key component of our disaster recovery plan.

Pros

  • Consistent performance improvements with each release
  • Consistent storage efficiency improvements with each release
  • Easy to manage replication / disaster recovery solution

Cons

  • Ever since GUI updates made several years ago, there is reduced functionality in some areas
  • Automation could be made easier

Return on Investment

  • The amount of storage we need for the same amount of content has decreased significantly over time due to enormous improvements in efficiency software.
  • The amount of CPU/memory required has decreased as well, which will allow us to replace with a less powerful system.
  • The physical footprint of NetApp equipment has shrunk significantly, using less resources in the datacenter. We've gone from 4 racks of equipment to 1/2 of one rack over the last 15 years.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Dell ECS

Other Software Used

Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, NetApp Active IQ, NetApp AFF A-Series, NetApp FAS Storage Arrays, NetApp SnapCenter Backup Management, NetApp SnapMirror

NetApp ONTAP Reviewed: The Ultimate Data Management Solution for Enterprises

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use 2 NetApp storage arrays at two different locations,

that are synchronised in case of power or network failure at one location, we

use Snap mirror to that provides asynchronous data replication between our two

locations.

The feature set on the hardware and Ontap OS provides the

tools and features to make sure our IT infrastructures upside is as close as

possible to 100%.

Pros

  • Snapshots
  • data replication
  • Encryption
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Deduplication
  • Data compression

Cons

  • Feature rich Cli but some features are missing from the UI
  • Lack of tools in UI compared to CLI
  • SnapMirror management from UI can be temperamental and as in previous points CLI is better.

Return on Investment

  • Lower cost of storage due to the high rate of deduplication and compression.
  • The disaster recovery and data protection solutions have helped prevent ransomware and data loss.
  • NetApp have fantastic customer support if you need to contact them regarding an issue.

Other Software Used

BookStack, Veeam Data Platform, Checkmk, ESET PROTECT

Efficient platform for creating trusted data storage infrastructure

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software helps our team to monitor data flow from our customers and plan on how we can offer the best services. It also provides data storage services that can securely sustain large workloads. Since we deployed this product there is no case of any cyber attacks since it has strong security layer that cannot be easily compromised.

Pros

  • Running critical business applications.
  • Managing data that operates within our organization.
  • Provision of storage disks.

Cons

  • I have not experienced any area that requires improvements.
  • There is no missing functionality.

Most Important Features

  • Protection against ransomware attacks.
  • Provision of cloud storage servers.
  • Enhancement of team collaboration across multiple locations.

Return on Investment

  • I have mostly experienced positive ROI.
  • Data management and storage services have contributed to great services.

Professional Cloud Data Protection and Data Management Platform.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

This highly functional and flexible data management system is among the easiest platform to implement and the features adjustment for the provision of quick services is an easy process. NetApp ONTAP Data Management features are very effective and powerful tools that allow the user to import a huge amount of different data sizes and also creating reports is also an easy operation for the user.

Pros

  • Cloud tool for easy multiple data management.
  • Creating reports is incredible through the package.
  • Data transportation and the real-time data analytics, this tool is the best ever.
  • Data threats Protection capability is amazing.

Cons

  • The training provided can be advanced.
  • Technical help during the implementation.
  • Features configuration, especially to new user is turf.

Most Important Features

  • Its data source connectors are effective.
  • Different data type management via the cloud services.
  • Options for reports creation are stable.

Return on Investment

  • Easy to render excellent data processing reports.
  • Real-time results production on data analytics.
  • Fantastic data pulling and data security available is the best.

Other Software Used

IBM Cloud Object Storage, Micro Focus Storage Manager (formerly HP Storage Essentials), Pure Storage FlashBlade

Efficient cloud and on-premises data management software

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It is used as the operational center of our data storage system. It organizes our data and stores it in different folders according to our preferences. It has a powerful security layer that provides security to our stored workloads throughout. It has an advanced system that promotes faster transfer of files from one user to the other. Data access from this product is easy from anywhere, provided the user has all log-in details.

Pros

  • Remote data transfer services
  • Scalable storage of any workload

Most Important Features

  • Provision of reliable data storage databases
  • It can easily collaborate with other cloud service providers

Return on Investment

  • It has saved a lot of resources contributing to positive returns on investments
  • Our data is always secure under this platform