Excellent file-based workstation backup with unlimited storage option

Druva inSync is used for backing up our entire fleet of workstations. Some of our engineers have terabytes of data stored on their workstations, and some engineers have both a desktop and a laptop. These include CAD files, analysis results, and many other files spanning a large range of engineering applications. Prior to deploying Druva, all of this data was at risk. We even had a few instances of paying for data recovery services, which were very expensive. Additionally, any time we replaced a computer it would take lots of Service Desk time to transfer all of the right data. When people started working from home, these issues went from a concern to a nightmare. People needed to take desktops home, increasing the likelihood of failures due to transport. Now, in addition to solving the above problems, users are able to restore files that they accidentally delete (this happens more than you would hope). Druva has reduced the amount of support our users need and has increased their productivity as a result. Keeping workstation data safe can be invaluable in engineering situations where data must be local to the workstation for adequate performance.

We do not currently use Druva inSync for backing up any SaaS products, as we already had other backup products in place. Druva inSync is only used for workstation backups for us. As stated elsewhere in my review, the admin portal can be a little busy when only using one aspect of the product. All of the other options still show up despite not being active.

When we first deployed Druva inSync to our workstations, a large number of people didn't act on, or possibly even read, the announcement email we sent (sound familiar to anyone?). The reporting that Druva inSync makes available allowed us to slowly escalate our outreach efforts in a targeted fashion. Within a few weeks we were backing up more than 90% of our workstations, and we're now at about 98%.