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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."
"It's less expensive than Red Hat."
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward and not complex, especially if you are familiar with CLI."
"Setup is straightforward. You can complete it in about 30 minutes."
"The user access level is most valuable. When you do administration with CentOS, the number of customizations that you can do for each user is higher than other solutions. It is very customizable."
"The product is based on Red Hat and very stable."
"The scalability of CentOS is good. We can deploy the operating system in many hardware, laptops, and servers."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"Veeam Backup Replication's snapshotting and cloning are the most valuable features."
"What I like most about this solution are the simplicity and the price-performance ratio."
"It is cost-effective. A lot of times, people pick Veeam because of its price."
"Before Veeam, we had backup infrastructure sprawl. Veeam was able to reduce our overall backup windows while reducing our dedicated backup infrastructure."
"Veeam Backup & Replication is a scalable solution."
"I consider the solution's technical support to be excellent, perfect."
"It helps with process restoration. With Veeam, we never had backup or restoration issues."
"It lets you verify a backup with the least amount of effort."
 

Cons

"The YUM install manager can be improved. It is below average as compared to the other install managers. This is the only major problem that I see with CentOS. They should reduce dependency on the YUM manager."
"CentOS NetworkManager is an area of concern in the solution that needs improvement, and it is the same with other products from Red Hat."
"Continuous deployment is the only thing that can be improved."
"This solution is no longer suited to our business following the change they have made to the release process. It is no longer an enterprise solution."
"If CentOS could add Office features then that would be beneficial. Additionally, the UI could improve."
"CentOS removed long-term support, and version releases every two to three years are not ideal for production environments because they necessitate frequent updates."
"GUI could be merged and expansion simplified."
"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."
"I've never considered what improvements Veeam needs, and I haven't asked our customers if there is any room for improvement. As the manager, I only see the reports."
"Pricing can be improved."
"In the next release, I would like replication directly to the cloud to be included."
"The replication process is very slow. It takes too long to replicate a virtual machine."
"The product's initial setup process could be complex for application backup and database agent installations."
"The ability to do more backups should be addressed."
"Physical backup is always where room for improvement could be but Veeam has always stated they are not going in that direction."
"The cost of the product is an area that would prevent me from using it in the future."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is open source."
"I'm not required to pay a licensing fee."
"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs involved."
"There are no licensing fees. CentOS is a free solution."
"CentOS is an expensive solution. There are other solutions that are rated at the top that are not expensive, such as Red Hat."
"CentOS is free."
"For the enterprise version of CentOS, there is a license required. However, for personal use, I do not need a license."
"We have a CentOS license that we pay for on a yearly basis."
"It is approximately $4,000 to $5,000 for the purchase of the product and I paid an additional $2,000 for the renewal."
"It is highly cost-effective when compared to other solutions."
"This product is not cheap, but it's well worth the cost."
"The product is expensive."
"It's a proper price, as it isn't an issue for what Veeam Backup & Replication is giving us. Obviously, we are paying licensing for our physical VMware environment. It also depends on how the VMware environment is on the side. We have a few very big nodes. So, we need a few licenses and maybe if people had more nodes and sockets and each node was managing less information, machine supplies could be different."
"The price is slightly higher than its competitors."
"Veeam has been raising its prices in the last two years, so it's now lacking some competitiveness in pricing."
"The pricing is reasonable."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
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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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