Veeam Data Platform Reviews

I came across a request for the customer to choose Veeam Data Platform. During the implementation, I faced a lot of challenges. Veeam Data Platform has some limitations similar to other tools. When I engaged the support team or during implementation, I personally felt that there are many more limitations and enhancements needed on Veeam Data Platform.

From a security standpoint, I can give a good rating. When it comes to replication, Veeam Data Platform is good. The instant recovery in Veeam Data Platform is also good. However, retention extension or customization to meet banking or customer requirements is lacking. We do not have direct features, and it would be beneficial if Veeam Data Platform could concentrate more on this.

The alerting is minimal and cannot be customized in Veeam Data Platform. I cannot enable alerts only for success for one application and only for failure for another application. No such customization is supported. Other enterprise tools offer minimal features that allow customization for alerts and report configurations. In Veeam Data Platform, this aspect is not up to the mark, limiting us from opting for the features offered.

Veeam Data Platform is good at VM replication. When it comes to enterprise solutions like Oracle backup or MySQL, PostgreSQL, HANA, and similar databases, the features in Veeam Data Platform are not as impressive as those in other tools. For VM replication and if you are looking for redundancy for the primary site, Veeam Data Platform is good. However, to deal with enterprise databases or multiple applications, Veeam Data Platform presents some challenges.

The instant recovery is a feature I noticed in Veeam Data Platform, and it is good. Regarding ransomware protection, I can give a good rating in terms of ransomware because it allows us to enable immutability and also gives us an option for malware detection. We can use our own custom encryption if required, so from the security standpoint, Veeam Data Platform offers good features.

I feel policy-driven data management is good, as it follows the GFS retention, such as grandfather, father, and son. It restricts us to choose a specific data backup as a GFS one, but that is acceptable. I do not find any challenges concerning the policy-driven concept. The backups are retained according to the retention policy and age appropriately when they meet the retention period.

The support and compatibility are areas of concern. When it comes to Azure workloads, Veeam Data Platform has limitations with only MS SQL database and Cosmos, and no other databases are supported by Veeam Backup for Azure.

The main challenge I noticed is that enterprise customers may have a requirement to retain backups for 10 years or 15 years with monthly and weekly backups. In Veeam Data Platform, we do not have customization or compatibility to retain specific data backups as monthly and yearly. The retention schedule is fixed. For instance, it is the first Friday of the backup or the last Friday of the month. If it is weekly, it should be one of the weeks. If it is monthly, it should be the last Friday. For yearly, it is the last Friday of that respective month in that year. However, this should not be the case. When a customer confirms, 'Please go and take an EOD backup and retain it for 10 years,' Veeam Data Platform does not support this sort of customization. I even raised a case with Veeam Data Platform and they clearly stated that Veeam Data Platform only accepts the GFS policy according to the retention defined, and there is no customization available. This is a significant limitation.

I should have the customization to go and take a backup of a specific date, month, or year, but Veeam Data Platform does not allow this and restricts me to only the policy supported.

For example, if I take any backup, I do not have an option to extend the retention. If a customer asks, 'Please take a backup,' and later requests, 'No, it is very critical. Can you please extend the retention for 15 years?' Veeam Data Platform does not support this. Veeam Data Platform does not allow me to extend the retention in the way other tools do. These are limitations I came across in my experience, and I feel these are minimal requirements. The same features are offered by other third-party backup tools available in the market.

From the analytics point of view, I personally feel some challenges. Veeam Data Platform has two different products: VBR and Veeam Backup for Azure. As we are running on cloud platforms, if we are in Azure, we must go for Veeam Backup for Azure. If we need to create copy jobs, I must again come to VBR. However, Veeam ONE is not capable enough to integrate both platforms. For instance, if I am taking backup of workloads through Veeam Backup for Azure, I could not find an option to integrate it into Veeam ONE for reports and analytics. It is only limited to VBR. Whatever jobs we created in VBR are displayed there, but Veeam Backup for Azure does not integrate, at least from what I have explored, and it should not be this way. Veeam ONE should support all Veeam Data Platform products.

I have been working with Veeam Data Platform for close to three years.

On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the tech support lower. In my personal experience, whatever cases I raised were escalated to the next level. I did not get direct support. It is very rare that I received direct support from the assigned engineer. Most cases got escalated to the next level. They also came up with an answer that whatever is defined in the documentation must be reviewed. However, it does not provide a concrete solution in one single link. I really have to redirect to multiple links, even if the request pertains to one particular application such as VMs, Oracle, or databases. I must go through numerous links. There is no consolidated view of the limitations, features, and only the options available. I really must go through several KB articles to understand the respective functionality.

I have experience with Commvault primarily, and I also worked with NetBackup. Recently, I worked on Networker. Along with Veeam Data Platform, I am responsible for cloud-native backups such as Azure backup, AWS, OCI, and GCP native backup solutions as well.

When it comes to VBR, the initial setup is very straightforward. However, for Veeam Backup for Azure, dealing with cloud requires full control on RBAC and networking concepts. Although it is straightforward, some knowledge about networking, security, and RBAC is necessary, particularly with cloud technologies.

I do not feel that Veeam Data Platform's license is that expensive. It is affordable for enterprise customers. I think we are good in that aspect. However, I noticed that some licensing in other enterprise backup solutions available in the market is somewhat more expensive.

Regarding the pricing aspect, setup cost, and licensing part of Veeam Data Platform, I think we are good on the licensing part, regardless of whether you choose a point-based or capacity-based model. Veeam Data Platform is good in this regard. Whatever workloads you need to enable, you should ensure that the licenses are available before enabling protection for those specific workloads.

The key differences between Veeam Data Platform and other technologies depend on the requirement. As I mentioned earlier, the minimal customization aspects in Veeam Data Platform such as alerting, report configuration, or extending backups to define monthly and yearly backups per customer need are significant. These basic features are critical and supported by other tools. If a customer requests, 'Can you please extend the retention for this backup job?' Veeam Data Platform does not allow me to choose this option directly, though alternatives exist but involve complex procedures. From a security standpoint, most tools are at a similar level now, especially with cloud technologies. Everyone is focusing more on security, whether in enabling encryption, immutability, malware detection, or air-gap technology, such as having backup copies in isolated locations.

Given my experience with Veeam Data Platform, I would recommend that especially in the cloud era, Veeam Data Platform should support backups for all cloud workloads. Currently, I am dealing with a project where we have Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, and HANA, but Veeam Backup for Azure is limited solely to MS SQL and Cosmos DB. None of the other databases are supported. From the customer standpoint, I would prefer a unified backup solution for all workloads. However, since some workloads are not supported by Veeam Data Platform, we must resort to other third-party tools or choose native cloud backup features if available.

Backup and restore is what I am mainly using Veeam Data Platform for nowadays.

Veeam Data Platform has Veeam Enterprise Manager as well as Veeam ONE as valuable features, which allow us to generate various kinds of reports that are required for the customer.

Instant VM Recovery is a good feature of the high-speed recovery features in Veeam Data Platform, and Continuous Data Protection (CDP) is also a good feature.

Ransomware protection is a good feature added in Veeam Data Platform from version 12 onwards, and the ability to create immutable repositories is also a good feature in Veeam.

The analytics part of Veeam Data Platform is a good solution because I have worked on various backup technologies such as EMC NetWorker and NetBackup. However, I have not used the analytical parts currently but will check it out.

Streamlining processes as well as saving money are benefits that Veeam Data Platform provides for the end user, as it allows for application-aware backups and database backups without the need for various kinds of licenses that other backup software requires. Veeam offers socket-based licenses, instance-based licenses, and capacity-based licenses, which is a great feature.

Based on my experience, it is very difficult to suggest what Veeam Data Platform can make better, as every feature is included. However, AI should be integrated to enhance troubleshooting processes for failing backups. I believe it should provide error codes and solutions in the failure notifications.

I have been working on Veeam Data Platform for the last six years.

I can say the stability of Veeam Data Platform is almost 8 to 9, as the cluster functionality was not there in earlier platforms such as version 12, but is provided in version 13.

I would rate the scalability part of Veeam Data Platform 10 out of 10 because we have the ability to scale out the product at any time with scale-out backup repositories and can add licenses as needed.

I would rate the technical support from Veeam 6 out of 10 because I have faced difficulties due to response time and quality of support.

Positive

It is a simple initial setup process for Veeam Data Platform, especially compared to other backup software.

I am only using the automation features in Veeam Data Platform to generate automatic reports through Veeam ONE.

We are currently using Microsoft Azure for cloud support in Veeam Data Platform, as most of the clients are going for it.

I would rate this product overall a 9 out of 10.

Veeam Data Platform serves as my primary solution for taking data backups of virtual machines, providing reliable backup, disaster recovery, and ransomware prediction capabilities.

A specific example of how I use Veeam Data Platform for backup and disaster recovery involves an instant recovery situation with a historical critical application on one VM, where a storage-level problem occurred. Veeam Data Platform helped by directly mounting the latest backup repository.

Another main use case includes ransomware protection, VM failure, and instant recovery in Veeam Data Platform, avoiding minimum downtime and data loss.

I use Veeam Data Platform to protect a mix of critical enterprise workloads, including virtual machines, file servers, NAS data, Active Directory, and databases.

The best feature of Veeam Data Platform is its comprehensive capabilities.

The standout features include its instant recovery capability, ransomware protection, and automation. Veeam Data Platform has had a significant positive impact on my organization by reducing downtime, ensuring data safety, and enhancing ransomware protection.

Veeam Data Platform could benefit from a simpler UI, deeper cloud-native features, more advanced analytics, and enhanced automation for larger-scale recovery.

I have been using Veeam Data Platform for more than four years.

Veeam Data Platform is stable.

Veeam Data Platform's scalability is well-suited for growing with the environment, featuring a modular architecture, scale-out backup repository, hybrid and cloud scalability, and flexibility to handle growing workloads without major changes in architecture.

Customer support for Veeam Data Platform is good.

I have not used a different solution and have been using Veeam Data Platform since day one.

I have seen a clear return on investment with Veeam Data Platform in terms of time savings and reduced downtime, with downtime reduced from four to six hours in operational efficiency. Timing is saved by forty to fifty percent, and faster recovery operations now take thirty to sixty minutes, down from five to ten minutes.

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Veeam Data Platform shows that the licensing is flexible. The VUL model offers good value, although the cost planning and licensing system can be complex in larger environments.

Backup scheduling and automation with Veeam Data Platform are straightforward without any major challenges.

I perform restores on a regular basis for both testing and operational needs, and the reliability of those restores has been excellent. My restoration frequency includes periodic testing and scheduled restoration testing. Because of regular testing, I have a confidence level that contributes to a near one hundred percent success rate, thanks to backup verification features like SureBackup.

The management of capacity planning and storage management with Veeam Data Platform is smooth without any challenges.

My advice for others looking into using Veeam Data Platform is to plan your setup properly, use immutable backups, and regularly test restoration to ensure you get a minimum reliable and valuable experience with Veeam Data Platform. I would rate this product nine out of ten overall.

We use Veeam Data Platform for roughly five of our clients, and in my department, I think we have eleven clients total.

Five of those clients are using it exclusively for Veeam Data Platform, and I cannot say anything bad about Veeam Data Platform. The support is very easy to reach out to, and the engineers are very well-versed in the product. They really know how the product works, and if we have any problems, they easily assist our support team. We have twenty-four by seven support with Jet.

We have a client that has virtual machines, so that is what we are using the backup for. We also use the reporting tool that has been very helpful in knowing the backup package of customer service management.

One thing that I like about Veeam Data Platform is the encryption feature. We activated that encryption feature, and while I am not sure about any other security features, that is one of the security features that we activated, which is the daily encryption.

Veeam Data Platform is very straightforward by far. If I were to compare it to IBM with Spectrum Protect, Veeam Data Platform is very simple, especially the verification. It is very straightforward; you do not have to configure a lot of things, so that is why we are using it.

I would rate it as ten out of ten for its straightforward nature in terms of ease of managing, deploying, and using the solution.

There is a limitation on the bare metal backup. I think that is the main limitation. If we would have that flexibility on the bare metal backup, it would be a very complete package.

We have been using Veeam Data Platform since twenty twenty-two, and it is a new setup for us.

Veeam Data Platform is very easy to scale out, and I would rate it as eight.

The support is very easy to reach out to, and the engineers are very well-versed in the product. They really know how the product works, and if we have any problems, they easily assist our support team. We have twenty-four by seven support with Jet.

Veeam Data Platform has never failed, and there has never been an issue recovering data.

Potential customers can do a POC just as we did and see for themselves the ease of use, the flexibility, and the lack of complex configuration when comparing it to NetBackup or IBM Spectrum Protect.

The setup of Veeam Data Platform is very straightforward. We just fired up the backup version and the staging server. The configuration is also very easy, so we have not had any issues and we are very happy with how it was set up. It is the most effective recovery software that we have.

Based on our experience in setting up the backup, the installation itself and the configuration is very straightforward. We just followed what is in the guide. A vendor assisted us, so we did not have any problems or issues.

We do have experience using some backup and recovery software.

We are using Veeam Data Platform for one of our clients and we are using NETStack Hub for another client.

We have IBM for backup as well.

That is the Spectrum Protect that is IBM, PowerVM, or Spectrum compute and protect, which is IBM protection.

For development, we are using Veeam Data Platform.

I would rate stability as nine out of ten.

The reason it is not ten is because there is room for improvement.

The licensing part would need to be checked.

The benefits from using Veeam Data Platform include reliability and peace of mind. Whenever you need a backup, you do not have to worry about it because we have experienced it, and Veeam Data Platform has never failed. There has never been an issue recovering data.

When you have Veeam Data Platform in your environment, if you ever need to recover data, you would have it at ninety-nine point ninety-nine percent. If you ever face any disaster, it depends on how you set up your recovery time objective or recovery point objective. Based on our experience, I can guarantee you would have a very good data recovery landscape when you have Veeam Data Platform onboard.

I rate this review overall as nine out of ten.

A specific example of how I use Veeam Data Platform for backup in my environment is that we have integrated this solution into our VMware platform. We have connected our servers into Veeam Data Platform and created jobs for each server to back it up.

The backup for specific disks feature has helped me by allowing us to take backups specifically for data we need, rather than for the whole server as a single disk, such as just backing up the root disk.

One of the helpful features is that we can monitor the backup process, and it is easy to follow and monitor.

Veeam Data Platform has positively impacted our organization because we can take backups for all the servers we have in one platform in a specific way for all processes across all servers, making it a centralized backup platform.

For enhancement, I wish to see restoring the backup become easier or more user-friendly, similar to the backup process.

Positive

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Veeam Data Platform was fine, good, and easy to follow and set up.

We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure.

Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with.

The improvement we would like to see is the option to scale Veeam Data up in smaller sections rather than large sections, which requires paying much more. The navigation of menus can be difficult to find what you're looking for sometimes.

Veeam Data Platform is stable.

In order to scale Veeam Data Platform, we have to pay a lot more money. I am not the heaviest user, but I've experienced that it is expensive to scale.

Their customer service has been responsive every time we have asked for assistance.

Positive

We used Veritas before switching to Veeam Data Platform. The change was because Veeam handles our data storage better, especially with our numerous locations and the size of our distribution.

I am not directly involved with the pricing, setup cost, or licensing, as it is handled by another department. From what I know, it is expensive to add modules, with a scale rating of eight out of ten.

I've never used the Dell backup solution.

I would rate Veeam Data Platform a nine out of ten because they have been responsive to every request.

My primary use case for Veeam Data Platform is for backup, implementation of failover plans, and backup of data both on-premise and on cloud. I use it for backup Active Directory, backup Office 365, and other similar tasks.

All features of Veeam Data Platform, such as backup, immutability, and replication, are highly valuable. It supports the backup of Active Directory and Office 365. 

The platform is user-friendly, comprehensive, and compatible with numerous market solutions, including virtualization and bare metal servers. 

My organization appreciates its scalability, simple acquisitions of licenses for expansion, and how easily it integrates with different vendors.

The database backup process could be improved. It would be beneficial to enhance this feature and also consider the addition of a web interface to increase accessibility. 

Additionally, the cost model could be adjusted, particularly the price of licenses, as reducing it by 20% would make it more accessible to a broader range of customers.

I have worked with Veeam Data Platform for between two to three years.

There are no issues with stability in Veeam Data Platform. It operates smoothly, although some configurations or personalization might require attention.

Scalability is quite simple and user-friendly. It involves acquiring additional licenses as needed. Integration with other vendors is also seamless.

I have not had much interaction with Veeam's technical support as I work more closely with sellers. However, from what I understand, Veeam provides good support and I have no complaints.

Neutral

I have also worked a little with Storage Dorado 3000 or Dorado San Protect.

The initial setup of Veeam Data Platform is very easy and user-friendly. On a scale of one to ten, where ten is very easy, I would rate the setup as 7.5 out of ten.

I handle the implementation myself, so there was no external team involved.

The pricing of Veeam Data Platform is based on packs rather than by individual units or users. A reduction of 20% in the current cost would make the solution more attractive to clients.

I would recommend potential users of Veeam Data Platform to be aware that it is a user-friendly, all-inclusive solution compatible with a wide range of market solutions, including virtualization and bare metal servers. 

I rate the solution eight out of ten overall.

We use Veeam Data Platform for backing up virtual machines and the entire environment. We back up Oracle and SQL databases with Veeam Data Platform. We are using Veeam Data Platform to back up 365, email, and mailboxes.

We have been using Veeam Data Platform for about 18 months to back up our on-premises environment. This includes all VMware clusters, Nutanix clusters, Hyper-V clusters, and Oracle and SQL databases. We are purchasing backup capabilities for mailbox 365 and VIP mailboxes.

The flexibility provided by Veeam Data Platform's hybrid deployment options is very simple, efficient, and user-friendly.

The flexibility provided by Veeam Data Platform's hybrid deployment options is very simple, efficient, and user-friendly.

We are using all features on-premises because we purchased the complete advanced platform. The main feature is the virtual environment backup, which is perfect in the market.

The most important aspect of this platform is data security with immutable data in the storage.

Improvements to backup with Oracle would enhance the Veeam Data Platform.

Compared to IBM, Veeam Data Platform is simpler but brings some challenges with automation in backup and Oracle backup configuration. Veeam Data Platform needs to improve this feature and plugin.

I have been using Veeam Data Platform for about one year and a half.

I needed support once and was satisfied with the service. I would rate their technical support a 10 out of 10.

Positive

We previously used IBM but have replaced it with Veeam Data Platform.

The main difference between IBM Spectrum Protect and Veeam Data Platform is the practice of storing data in storage and making backups of virtual machines, connecting to the clusters to extract all the backup of virtual machines. It works perfectly.

I don't have specific ROI numbers to share, but the platform brings security to the business because with IBM, we didn't have protection for the virtual machines.

The pricing is appropriate for an important platform that protects company business data. I don't consider the price expensive given its importance.

I believe it is not expensive; it's the regular price.

We are currently testing Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) through a POC for about six months. We plan to use NKP for its friendly operation and administration capabilities. We are undergoing a transformation in our environment and need the platform for application virtualization and containers.

We use Carbonite for replication to the DR site. We don't currently use the intelligent automation and orchestration features from Veeam Data Platform, but we plan to implement them in the future.

I have only tried the automated lifecycle management feature for NKP. We are still testing the platform's logging capabilities through another analyst.

I would rate Veeam Data Platform 10 out of 10.

This is a retail environment where I usually recommend Veeam Data Platform for companies.

The most valuable features in Veeam Data Platform are data resilience and data mobility.

In assessing the platform's ransomware protection, I find Veeam's immutability feature very valuable.

Regarding their role in policy-driven data management, I find that the data qualification within the backup jobs is quite sufficient. At the customer side, we speak about backing up Hyper-V data and unstructured data, and this is mainly what the Veeam Data Platform is focused on. Therefore, this is quite well integrated.

The licensing model is currently in improvement, and changing from instance license to Veeam Universal License is a great step. Further improvements could include the logging functionality, which I think should be more granularly adjustable, but in this case, it can be improved anytime.

Regarding additional features expected in the next release to make it even better, most parts are on the way, and the AI integration should be improved.

I have been dealing with Veeam products for almost eight to nine years.

I would rate their technical support eight or nine out of ten. The escalation from first, second to third tier is sometimes very long-lasting, but the resolve rate is quite high.

Positive

Regarding the initial setup and configuration, I find it straightforward and it should not be more simplified because users are able to back up most environments within minutes. This is one big advantage of Veeam Data Platform.

Their pricing is reasonable.

The advanced analytics, which are part of the Veeam ONE portfolio, are not currently productively used in optimizing backup operations.

In my assessment of the automation features of Veeam Data Platform, it is greatly usable if implemented correctly, but currently in the customer environment, it is not being used. We have to use the built-in REST API functionality to automate the workflows at the customer side specific to the customer environment. The REST API functionality of both platforms, Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam for 365, is greatly improved over the last years and almost fully usable for automation.

On a scale of one to ten, I rate Veeam Data Platform a nine.

My customers for Veeam Data Platform include enterprise, small, and medium businesses.

Veeam Data Platform provides me with the most useful features such as application restore, single file restore, backup and replication, and continuous replication. We utilize these features for management and the customers we serve.

Veeam Data Platform provides features such as immutability and ransomware protection. While we use other applications for ransomware protection, we rely on Veeam Data Platform for encryption.

I found that OpenStack could be improved in the tool, as we have a challenge with OpenStack in the backup. OpenStack is something Veeam Data Platform doesn't support, and they haven't indicated that they will support it in the future.

We have been using Veeam Data Platform for over 11 years.

Deploying Veeam Data Platform was easy in setup and deployment. We have deployed it more than a thousand times for ourselves and our customers, taking only a couple of hours for deployment, discovery, and initiating backup.

They respond quickly in most cases. However, in some instances, there is back-and-forth communication between Veeam Data Platform, VMware, and other vendors to identify the source of the problem.

The support is great overall. While most cases are handled perfectly, we have encountered a few challenging cases. I would rate their support an eight or nine out of ten.

Positive

Veeam Data Platform is more expensive than OpenStack because we pay for it in US dollars, while we pay for OpenStack in Egyptian pounds.

Veeam Data Platform provides benefits worth the money we pay, as we serve it to our customers. As cloud providers, we offer backup as a service to our customers.

Commvault is the only competition to Veeam Data Platform in the market, and its only advantage over Veeam Data Platform is OpenStack backup capability.

There are some AI features available. We are working with Copilot for Office 365 and are beginning to explore its use.

We are still working to deploy it integrated with Veeam Data Platform for notifications and to summarize the backup.

Veeam Data Platform is the first recommendation from my company and me, as it's easy to set up, and the portal and management are very straightforward compared to competitors.

I would rate Veeam Data Platform a nine out of ten.