Item: IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Offsite storage and disaster recovery solution for raw files and databases.

Pros and Cons

Cost of storage versus solutions like Google or CrashPlan
Capabilities to capture real time changes
Versioning capabilities

IDrive client bandwidth throttling does not control upload and is not granular enough to allow proper configuration.
IDrive client time elapsed and time estimates do not include days complete or remaining
IDrive support responds with canned or automated message not directly related to feedback/requests/concerns.

Return on Investment

Cost vs Competition
Ease of use reducing training needs
Additional configuration in data flow control needed
Additional visibility into time usage needed
Their help section needs help. Can add definitions, technical examples, and images

Alternatives Considered

CrashPlan, Google Drive and NovaBACKUP

Cost, Versioning, Real-time changes

Key Insights

Do you think IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2's feature set?

Did IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 again?

Yes

Other Software Used

NovaBACKUP, CrashPlan, Google Drive

Likelihood to Recommend

If your SMB is need of DR solution, IDrive provides a cost effective solution against the competition. IDrive has options such as versioning and real-time backup.

IDrive is a cost effective solution to offsite storage

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage