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CentOS vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

CentOS
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (6th)
Veeam Data Platform
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
428
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (4th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

CentOS and Veeam Data Platform aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. CentOS is designed for Operating Systems (OS) for Business and holds a mindshare of 4.7%, down 8.4% compared to last year.
Veeam Data Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 14.5% mindshare, down 19.5% since last year.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
In-depth documentation available and command-line utility works well
One issue I recently faced, but I think it was due to my IT support guys, was that when the server storage gets full, the service crashes. It's very difficult to regain access and stability in that situation. That could be improved. So, the stability might be improved. But I don't think it's a CentOS-level issue. The system administrators need to come up with a solution for that, but I don't think it's CentOS's fault. I haven't done any research [R&D] on this issue. There's one thing for sure. We recently migrated from CentOS 7 to CentOS 9, and it was a bit difficult. For example, updating Windows is simple; you just download it, and it takes about 15-20 minutes. But that's not the case with migrating from CentOS 7 to 9. We had to back up the entire server, launch a new server, and then restore the backup to the new server. We couldn't directly migrate. I think that was a bit of a problem. The setup and updates are not that new in CentOS.
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"CentOS is very efficient and very powerful with many capabilities."
"There are a lot of sources on the internet that you can use to solve any issues, and people share their experiences. It's not a closed system"
"It helps us install and deploy our applications."
"Setup is straightforward. You can complete it in about 30 minutes."
"The solution is open source."
"It is a stable soultion."
"The open architecture is useful for us. That's why we're using CentOS."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"With regard to our operational requirements, Veeam is very good because it's so user-friendly."
"The solution is simple to use."
"Veeam One is easy to use. You don't need to get very technical or specific class training. Anyone can start using it."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"With Replication, Veeam allows us to have a duplicated VM on standby."
"The solution's best features are its ease of use and replication."
"The solution is very user-friendly."
"The best feature of Veeam ONE to me is the infrastructure analysis that you can perform before deploying a backup environment. You can put in your backup requirements, for example, repository files and improvements on your VMware side, to ensure that it runs optimally. Pricing for Veeam ONE is also cheaper than VMware vRealize Operations (vROps) which is a direct competitor in the ops space, so this is another advantage of the solution."
 

Cons

"Previous versions were unstable."
"Integration with Open Stack could be improved."
"Continuous deployment is the only thing that can be improved."
"The solution is stable, however, it could always be even more stable if possible."
"CentOS can be somewhat difficult for beginners, as it has a complex UI, especially for those not in the IT field."
"The solution might be discontinued but I hope that IBM will continue to develop it and improve on the functionally and features."
"In the future, CentOS will no longer be compatible with Red Hat."
"CentOS is not easy."
"Veeam is not in SaaS right now."
"The price could be optimized, and I am still waiting for support for physical hardware. However, it is currently easy to back up and restore environments with this software."
"The threshold could be easier to configure."
"Veeam Backup is not enhanced. There aren't any enhancements yet and they are still using traditional methods for snapshots and to perform the backup, like many other vendors. Another improvement would be simplifying and integrating their software."
"If a single file is corrupt then the restoration of the entire backup will fail."
"One challenge that we have encountered was on the long-term retention of data. Be sure to look into a dedicated deduplication appliance."
"Although the solution offers documentation, it has it only in English, which doesn't help us much in Belarus."
"I think that Veeam could improve some performance issues when the backup itself is restored. I'm also using HPE StoreOnce, which has deduplication, and when I'm trying to test or run backups, it takes a lot of time. I think they could improve the testing for backup copies."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I use the free version."
"We are using a subscription-based license option for CentOS."
"The solution is open source."
"It's free."
"Once you buy the license, Linux will provide you with yearly or monthly patches, so your systems will be scalable for a long time."
"The product is free."
"There is no license required for this solution."
"We don’t have to pay for the system’s licenses."
"The price of the solution could be lower."
"Veeam products are less expensive than other products. The licensing costs are low and they're pretty affordable."
"Veeam has a ten-license package gives you two physical and two virtual servers you can use on any endpoint."
"The price of this product is very good."
"The pricing and licensing is better than the competitors, but it could be better."
"The license is a bit expensive."
"Veeam ONE is cheaper when you compare it with one of its competitors in the ops space, VMware vRealize Operations. There's a separate department that deals with the licensing, but my company is using CSP licensing, which is the service provider licensing, so my company doesn't fall under the normal volume at the Veeam Universal licensing program. The cost is commit-based and depends on what your point commit is. The point commit works differently, and it's similar to your sales provider license. If you commit to using one thousand five hundred points, you get a certain price. If you commit to using the eight hundred points scheme, you get a certain price. As you grow the point scheme, you get a different price range, so it doesn't matter whether you're using Veeam One, Veeam Availability Suite, Veeam Backup and Replication, Orchestrate, or whatever the product is."
"The price of the solution could improve when comparing it to competitors. The market is very competitive and they should have some discounts or special offers."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) or CentOS?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is fantastic. It is an inexpensive solution that has excellent security, performance, and stability, and also lots of features. I specifically like that the solution has fe...
What do you like most about CentOS?
CentOS is very easy to use, and all the commands are user-friendly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CentOS?
CentOS is a free product with free updates. There are third-party companies available for support, but they charge varying amounts for their services.
Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

Also Known As

CentOS 7 (x86_64) - with Updates HVM
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
 

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Sample Customers

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Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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