Actifio vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

Google and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 88% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

Actifio

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88% willing to recommend

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

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86% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Actifio and Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

Actifio

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (50th), Test Data Management (8th)

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Featured Reviews

Jeff Poulton

Tech Lead / Informix DBA at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Has reduced storage requirements for development environments but presents challenges during upgrades and support interactions

The most concerning issue is IBM support. The issue I have with IBM support is that sometimes they don't seem to know their product very well at times. I don't know where the support is coming from, whether it's from IBM or from Google through IBM. I'm not sure who physically does the support. Their knowledge isn't great. Plus, the way we use it is not the focus of Google nowadays. Google, as I understand it, bought the product as an add-on to Google Cloud or whatever as a backup and that's not how we use it. I do see some problems with Actifio, specifically keeping current with operating systems. It can be tricky to upgrade Actifio. It can be a challenge. When we've had to do it, we've had to work with their support people, and some of them are just people reading a sheet of instructions. When those instructions are obviously wrong at times because you can tell if you have half a knowledge of what you're doing, it takes ages for them to go off and find someone to explain what's going wrong. So it can be very laborious.

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David Villota

EMEA Hosting Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive

Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard

The solution has been installed on Linux machines. The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it. The solution has been stable and reliable. It is scalable. My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow. I've never had to…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good."

"Actifio was very stable. Whenever they identified bugs, they would promptly provide us with patches."

"Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good."

"This product has unique capabilities that lead the product category in test data management, cloning and recovery."

"They will assist me in achieving whatever budget issue the client may be having."

"The solution helps reduce costs."

"What really stands out in Actifio is that it can provide us full copies of the database without having full copies of the database."

"What I found most valuable in Veeam Agent for Linux is that it can unify machines and even simplify management."

"Veeam Agent for Linux's most valuable feature is the compatibility with virtual machines, such as VMware."

"The user interface is good."

"It's simple to use."

"The really amazing feature about Veeam Agent is that when you're using the central deployment model, you can actually use the instant VM recovery feature, which is really a pain point that I find some days."

"It's most compatible with VMware. It can restore single files instead of having to restore the whole machine, once again leading to savings for the company."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files."

"Veeam has a "next, next, finish" installer, and the overall deployment is straightforward. The deployment is easy because Veeam is compatible with all our VMware services and VMs. Veeam Backup and Veeam ONE are integrated into vCenter or vSphere site deployments, so we don't need to deploy each server one by one."

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Cons

"Areas that need improvement would be the support for recovery in the physical environment."

"While the product does support various databases, the company needs to make more of an effort to support N-minus-one compatibility."

"When we've had to upgrade Actifio, we've had to work with their support people, and some of them are just people reading a sheet of instructions."

"The initial setup is complex."

"Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version of the tool."

"Lacks the option to price backup costs within the solution itself."

"The solution doesn't support AIX software or in-cloud, and we have a lot of servers running on AIX and Oracle."

"It would be much better if more applications were supported on the Linux side. For example, their agent for Windows not only can back up the Windows machine, but it can also back up Active Directory for granular restore, SQL servers, Exchange, Oracle, SharePoint, etc. When it comes to Linux, only Oracle databases are supported. There are workarounds, though."

"I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."

"They could be more customer-friendly."

"One problem in Veeam Agent for Linux is that you can't use your license for all your machines because you don't have a virtual machine, so if you're going to add machines and scale, you'd need to pay extra."

"The integration needs improvement."

"The price of Veeam Agent for Linux could be reduced."

"We are currently waiting for the continuous backup process."

"It has no cloud backup feature. You can't back up anywhere outside of your local network."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Support is very good. They send out a VM link and help you fix any issues."

"Actifio is cheaper than other tools."

"Pricing is on a case by case basis."

"It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."

"Price-wise it's good."

"Licensing costs are monthly."

"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."

"The costing is very competitive."

"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."

"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."

"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

22%

Retailer

13%

Computer Software Company

10%

Insurance Company

Photography Company

33%

Computer Software Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Actifio?

The solution helps reduce costs.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Actifio?

Actifio is cheaper than other tools. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.

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Overview

Actifio is the world’s leading Enterprise Data-as-a-Service (EDaaS) platform. It enables thousands of users around the world to deliver their data just as they deliver their applications and infrastructure… as a service available instantly, anywhere. An enterprise-class software platform powered by patented Virtual Data Pipeline™ technology, Actifio frees data from traditional infrastructure to accelerate adoption of hybrid cloud, build higher quality applications faster, and improve business resiliency and availability. For more, visit Actifio.com or follow us on Twitter @Actifio.

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Veeam Agent for Linux is a simple backup agent that’s designed to ensure the Availability of your Linux installations, both on‑premises and in the public cloud. Veeam Agent for Linux’s built‑in integration with Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to leverage your Veeam backup repositories and get your on‑premises backups off site.

https://www.veeam.com/linux-cloud-server-backup-agent.html

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Sample Customers

IBM, Waste Industries, Nasdaq, Verizon, Sharp, Rosetta Stone, Dakine, JBS Australia, Texas Wesleyan University, Cintra, People's Choice Credit Union, Lotto NZ, Electric Insurance, Tyler Technologies, Intility, Corporate One Federal Credit Union, Bryant University, pc/nametag, Isagenix, Sungard Availability Services, Databank, Electrocraft, Lifescript, Westfleisch, Interstate National Corporation, RestorePoint, Net3, Access Community Health Network, Newmarket International, Rezolve Group Inc., Piri Reis University, MC Assembly, Grass-Merkur, dbMotion, Christian Broadcasting Network, Bezeq, Abilene Christian University, CNW Group, Softcat, Migliori, City of South Portland, NaviSite, News-Press & Gazette, Comtec, Equity Insurance, Admirals Bank, Assistra, Dassault, Henry Davis York Lawyers, SAI Global, Audax Group, DSM, Triad Retail Media, Euronet Worldwide, Palm Beach County School District, iGate, Emerald Queen Casino

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