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IBM Storage Defender Data Resiliency Service vs VMware Live Site Recovery
Both stand on disaster recovery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Visit IBM Storage Defender Data Resiliency Service Paid APISelf-hostedWeb
VMware Live Site Recovery coordinates virtual-machine recovery plans, testing, and reverse recovery across supported VMware environments. Its deployment has several required components and licensing requirements, and VMware Cloud on AWS is excluded.
Visit VMware Live Site RecoveryThe facts
| IBM Storage Defender Data Resiliency Service | VMware Live Site Recovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ibm.com | vmware.com |
| On disaster recovery software | #22 of 25 | #18 of 25 |
IBM Storage Defender Data Resiliency Service: what it does well
VMware Live Site Recovery: what it does well
- Automates failover and failback runbooks
- Tests recovery plans without disrupting production
- Supports multiple replication technologies
- Offers one-minute to 24-hour RPO selection
- Can operate without internet connectivity
What to know first
- Requires vSphere and vCenter Server at both sites
- Protected VMs require a term subscription
- Does not work with VMware Cloud on AWS
- Pricing is available only on request
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