Cove Data Protection Reviews & Product Details

What I like best about Cove Data Protection is how simple and reliable it makes cloud backup and recovery. It gives me peace of mind knowing critical data is protected and can be restored quickly when needed. I also appreciate the flexibility to back up specific workloads such as System State and Microsoft SQL, along with Recovery Testing Verification, which automatically validates that backups are recoverable. Combined with centralized management and automated monitoring, it makes data protection easy to manage across multiple environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about Cove Data Protection is that, while it is generally easy to use and reliable, some troubleshooting and reporting tasks could be more streamlined. Occasionally, finding the root cause of a backup issue requires a bit more investigation than I'd like. That said, these are relatively minor concerns compared to the overall simplicity and dependability of the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Cove Data Protection provides reliable backups and easy recovery, which are quick and stress-free. The simple interface also stands out to me. Additionally, its ability to secure backup, recover, and protect business data across cloud virtual and physical environments is crucial. It prevents data loss and makes the entire backup and recovery process fast and reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the initial setup complex, and I think the interface could be more intuitive. A guided setup wizard and a more user-friendly dashboard would improve the experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Cove Data Protection to be a practical and flexible solution for backing up various types of data like physical and virtual machines, SQL servers, and exchange data. The usability of the software makes configuring datasets simple and efficient, and the light footprint of the system is a big plus. The dashboard helps keep track of backup statuses easily. It's straightforward to configure and doesn't require complex administration, and the recovery options are simple to use. I also appreciate the lightweight agent that runs seamlessly and the variety of data types that can be backed up. Additionally, the overall process is quite straightforward and user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the agent running on the machine doesn't initialize the backup, and it's unclear why it fails, which is frustrating. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, there's no clear reason given for the failure. Also, while basic reporting is okay, customizing reports gets a bit complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Setup is simple enough. Company has been very responsive in helping to set up the first few computers - 1 server and 2 workstations so far - and support seems to be readily available when I need it. The other day I had a very good session that went over some of the finer points of the product. All backups performed so far have been flawless (there was on glitch within a day of setup, that resolved itself automatically before I even noticed it, this doesn't count). Machine performance hit(s) do not seem to be noticeable. A local (loopback) web host instantly shows you status of that machine's backup, and the management console is reasonably clear. Since the product is complex by nature, I have no complaints in that regard.

Cove also seems to co-exist very well with existing on-site backup programs. In this case EaseUS Todo Backup Enterprise and GoodSync backup (yes, all three at once). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So far, I see no operational downside to using Cove backup so far. As for the cost, it's a bit pricey. But it does work as claimed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have clients with an assortment of devices, including servers, workstations, PCs, and mobile devices, and each client has different backup needs. Some only want their server backed up, while others want a selection of devices protected. I can set up one scheduled backup per device or configure multiple scheduled backups. I can also choose to back up all folders or only specific folders. In addition to standard data backups, I have options for other services such as SQL, Oracle, and network drives.

Every day, I receive an email report showing which devices backed up successfully and which did not. I also get a report listing any files that didn’t back up. From there, I can investigate what failed and, if needed, run a backup on the fly.

Restores are quick and easy. I perform test restores for all clients on a monthly basis, which increases my billing hours while also ensuring my clients’ data is restorable and intact. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Personally, I haven’t found any issues yet. It’s easy to back up and just as easy to restore. The reports are comprehensive and straightforward to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how simple the dashboard is and easy to use. I also like the UI when you go to do a recovery. It's speedy and responsive -- easy to pull up an "oops" deleted email or Sharepoint accidental rename. It's easy to filter and search clients or specific scenarios (M365 Backups), and you can create custom profiles and retention policies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike the terms N-Able has started imposing on Partners. I'm still new to it, but it reminds me of Kaseya with a "Master agreement" that then auto-renews you into certain terms or gets rid of things they used to have. For example, you used to be able to reduce your Cove usage once per year if something happened but when I signed up, my rep told me they had just gotten rid of that. He still worked with me to find a solution so that was nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best feature of Cove Data protection is the main dashboard and the analytics you receive when checking individual machines for backups. It provides an easy view for all machines, including, charts for different topics (such as backups completed and devices on Cove) and the filtering system is really easy to use, helping me find devices easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One downside of cove data protection is the error page. The backup error page lists errors that have occurred during backups, and gives me a reason for failure, but there is no potential solution to this issue. I have to copy the error, and paste it into google, often reccommending me sites that aren't N-able's support page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Being able to view errors in the backups portal, so that any issues can quickly be rectified and backups are up to date.

Cove makes it easy to restore files from a chosen date quickly, meaning a high quality of service can be provided to our customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like not being able to exclude certain pathways from the backup scope, whilst a profile is applied. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is incredibly simple to set up and manage backups for servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365 environments from a single dashboard. The cloud-first architecture means we don't have to manage local appliance hardware, and recoveries are fast and highly reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The pricing structure can become expensive as client data storage footprints grow significantly over time. Additionally, the initial full seed backup can take quite a long time to complete on slower, asymmetric internet connections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dashboard and easy navigation of the content Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

policy configuration, and recovery of password is nightmare. as nobody will not keep recovery key. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.