Cohesity DataProtect is an enterprise data protection and cyber resilience platform from Cohesity for large organisations managing diverse workloads across hybrid cloud, priced on a quote-only basis. The platform is used by over 12,000 customers worldwide, including two-thirds of the Global 500.
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Cohesity DataProtect is a hybrid cloud data protection platform from Cohesity for large enterprises and service providers managing diverse workload types across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments. The platform protects virtual machines (VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V), databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, SAP HANA), cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), NAS storage, and SaaS applications including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, covering more than 1,000 workload types. DataProtect achieves rapid recovery through unified management across all workload types, providing image-based and application-aware backup, immutable snapshots for ransomware defense, instant recovery of VMs and file objects, offsite replication across cloud providers, and global search across all workloads from a single interface.
Security capabilities include Zero Trust Security, granular role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), hash-based threat scanning, and DataLock immutability policies to prevent accidental or intentional deletion of backups. Pricing is quote-only; the vendor does not publish per-workload rates on its website, reflecting Cohesity's enterprise-focused go-to-market model, though deployments are typically billed per workload or site depending on configuration. DataProtect is available as a managed cloud service (SaaS), as a software subscription running on certified platforms, or as a service-provider-managed deployment. Cohesity was founded in June 2013 by Mohit Aron, co-founder of Nutanix, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company serves over 12,000 customers across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, retail, and technology sectors, protecting over 200 exabytes of data. In December 2024, Cohesity acquired Veritas Technologies for $3 billion, bringing NetBackup and related data management tools under Cohesity ownership; NetBackup continues as a separately marketed product. Cohesity offers an MSP partner program called Aspire with flexible partnership levels and integration support.
DataProtect is an enterprise-scale backup and cyber resilience platform with limited direct appeal to SMB-focused MSPs; pricing is negotiated per deal, targeting large organisations and Global 500 companies rather than smaller managed environments. MSPs considering DataProtect should engage the Aspire partner programme for pricing and deployment support. Enterprise-focused adoption typically suits larger MSPs managing enterprise accounts rather than SMB-focused shops. Before engaging sales, verify deployment model (cloud, on-premises, or hybrid) and integration depth with your existing RMM and documentation tools, as custom implementation and managed services are common. For SMB-focused MSPs, evaluate leaner platforms such as Datto BCDR or Veeam Data Platform, which publish per-workload or per-server pricing and target mid-market environments.
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|---|---|---|
| Image-based backup | yes | Supports image-based backup for virtual machines and physical servers |
| Local backup appliance | unknown | DataProtect software runs on certified platforms; separate NetBackup Appliances available as distinct product |
| Cloud storage included | yes | Cloud storage available through AWS, Azure, Google Cloud integrations |
| Instant local or cloud virtualisation | yes | Instant recovery capability for VMs; unlimited snapshots enable rapid local and cloud virtualisation |
| Ransomware detection | yes | Immutable snapshots and AI-based threat detection capabilities for cyber resilience |
| Ransomware warranty | unknown | No explicit ransomware warranty stated on vendor website |
| Bare-metal recovery | yes | Supports bare-metal recovery for physical servers and workstations |
| Application-aware backup | yes | Application-aware backup for databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, SAP HANA), Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
| Backup screenshot verification | unknown | Backup verification capabilities not explicitly detailed on website |
| Offsite replication | yes | Offsite replication across cloud providers and regions for disaster recovery |
| VMware and Hyper-V support | yes | Full support for VMware, Nutanix, and Hyper-V hypervisors |
| RMM integration | unknown | Integrations with RMM platforms not explicitly documented; Aspire MSP programme may provide integration support |
Cohesity DataProtect is primarily positioned for enterprises and large organisations managing 1,000+ workloads across hybrid cloud. Pricing is negotiated per deal rather than published per-workload, which suits large enterprises better than SMB-focused MSPs. Cohesity does offer an MSP partner programme called Aspire, but the platform and sales process are geared toward direct enterprise engagement. Smaller MSPs typically find more suitable alternatives such as Datto BCDR or Veeam Data Platform, which offer published per-server or per-workload pricing and target mid-market deployment.
Cohesity DataProtect is designed for hybrid cloud and SaaS data protection rather than as an RMM add-on. While Cohesity's Aspire MSP partner programme includes integration and go-to-market support, explicit documentation of RMM integrations with specific vendors such as NinjaOne or Datto RMM is not published on the Cohesity website. MSPs should verify integration depth and support through the partner programme before committing to a deployment.
Cohesity DataProtect pricing is quote-only and not published on the vendor website. Pricing typically depends on the number of workloads protected, storage consumed, cloud deployment model, and service tier selected. Deployments can be billed as managed cloud service, software subscription on certified platforms, or service-provider-managed arrangements. Interested customers should contact Cohesity sales or engage the Aspire MSP partner programme to receive a pricing quote.
Cohesity DataProtect is available as a managed cloud service (SaaS), as an on-premises software subscription running on certified infrastructure, or as a hybrid deployment combining both. Cloud storage can be provisioned through AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. On-premises deployments run on certified platforms, while cloud-first deployments use the managed service option.
In December 2024, Cohesity acquired Veritas Technologies from The Carlyle Group for $3 billion. NetBackup, Veritas's primary backup platform, continues as a separately marketed product. Cohesity DataProtect and Veritas NetBackup are listed as separate products on mspsoftware.net; both are now owned by Cohesity but maintain distinct positioning and sales channels. Potential customers should not assume feature parity between the two platforms.
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