Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

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86% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (3rd), Deduplication Software (3rd)

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

Pranav Telang

DGM at Airtel Digital

Centralized backups have simplified hybrid protection and improved ransomware recovery and compliance

The majorly needed improvement is that the product should easily simplify the upgrade and installation process. Sometimes Dell support should be more active. They take time for P1 issues. Sometimes it is not a P1 for Dell, but it is P1 for the customer, and the support needs to be very mature. That is a major drawback I see. Otherwise, the product is quite well. This is an enterprise solution and a bit costlier, but it is a solution where people should be looking into if they want to go into one single umbrella and have the centralized backup solution, which integrates with the cloud and can manage their cloud workload as well as the on-premises workload, and can be managed with one dashboard. In that way, it makes their backup management easier and they can get detected anomalies as soon as possible. This is one of the solutions I would recommend. However, if it is a very small company, they really need to think about the cost, as it is very costlier for them. But as an enterprise solution and a mid-enterprise solution, this is the solution where companies think their data is very critical, in sectors such as financial, banking, and health. This kind of sector should go with that solution because it always gives the compliances of HIPAA, GDPR, and all those things that are really required for them. From management perspectives and consolidation solution perspective, the integration is quite easy. With respect to the backup administrator and everything, it is quite straightforward. There are some layers that need to be improved and should have the internal feature instead of creating the additional VMs for the NAS backup. It should be internal and directly have the agent base or something that can communicate easily with Dell storage. If it is third-party, I would understand, but it should be able to communicate. The benefit of it is that it is easily understood and you can do knowledge transfer with a lot of documents available. The drawback of it is that when it comes to the installation, Dell always takes a lot of time for all these things with third-party involvement in between Dell and the customer. Support is the major part of it. People need to understand that when a customer raises their ticket for P1, they should treat it as a P1. Instead of by their book being P3 or P2, sometimes they only treat it as such when the complete backup server is down. However, for the customer, if it is not happening with the critical system of backup, then it is a P1 for them. From Dell support, they do not treat it as a P1, or they treat it as a P3 or P2. That kind of understanding and some agreements need to be done between the customer and Dell. It is a costlier solution. Comparatively, other backup solutions make this one of the costlier solutions. However, someone who has their enterprise data or needs protection in a good way can go for it. I could say it is a mid-enterprise or enterprise level solution. Otherwise, people do have the same solution but with differentiated features. However, it is costlier compared to the other.

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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

"With this product, you can get data from most operating systems on the first attempt because NetWorker as a part of PowerProtect is efficient and is maybe the fastest backup software that I know of."

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is a comprehensive backup software that integrates with Dell backup storage to enhance data protection."

"Dell innovated significantly in the GUI of the product, making it very easy to use."

"Kubernetes support provided by Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is good, and I think it has the best warranty, with good solutions and no issues."

"There are no issues at this point in time with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager."

"The most valuable features of the solution are flexibility and data protection."

"I would recommend it, as it's stable and you don't have downtimes, even with upgrades."

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager helps to reduce the amount of data being transferred and stored."

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"I haven't explored all of what this solution has to offer as I have only been using it for four months, but so far it's good and I would recommend it."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console."

"It's stable and reliable."

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

"In one balanced solution, one single management pane, I can take care of everything, even my cloud infrastructure."

"It's simple to use."

"The solution is very user-friendly and has an easy to use interface. We can manage it easily. It allows for a simple backup."

"The technical support is good."

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Cons

"The solution should enhance its user interface and make it more flexible."

"Regarding data recovery improvements in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, there are challenges with data sets larger than one terabyte that are not related to VM."

"The technical support is okay but they can work on the response time. The last time we had an issue it took a while to receive the proper support."

"A lot of improvement is required in Dell's first level of support."

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager could learn from their competitors from their partners and vendors."

"The support is acceptable but not great. The teams are capable enough and can solve problems, but they take some time to do so."

"One improvement I would suggest for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is the ability to send data not just to a Data Domain but also to a PowerScale, which would provide faster backups for critical VMs, enhancing the Instant Recovery backups' speed."

"PPDM requires further development. It is primarily integrated with DevOps systems."

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"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 solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable."

"The integration needs improvement. It should be easier for my admins."

"Technical support could be improved."

"It would be much better if more applications were supported on the Linux side."

"There is a compatibility issue with HCI."

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

"Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not less expensive than competitors but pricing deals are available."

"The product is offered at a very competitive price in the market."

"The price of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager is reasonable."

"The licensing costs and pricing model are based on capacity and the license is easy to upgrade."

"The solution is more affordable than other vendors."

"We offer monthly or yearly subscriptions. The price could be cheaper."

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is not an expensive solution."

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

"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."

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

"The costing is very competitive."

"Price-wise it's good."

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

"Licensing costs are monthly."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Government

Outsourcing Company

17%

Construction Company

15%

Photography Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	16

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

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

The pricing of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is acceptable for me.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager can enhance automated backup management, faster backup and recovery, stronger cyber resilience, centralized visibility, and governance. For automated backup managemen...

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What is your primary use case for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

Its one of Dell data backup and recovery solutions.it complements Powerprotect data domain respiratory backup.

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

PowerProtect, Dell EMC PowerProtect

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Overview

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager offers modern backup and recovery for hybrid and multicloud environments, providing protection through a unified interface for VMware, Kubernetes, databases, and file systems.

This software-defined platform simplifies operations with automated discovery, policy-based protection, and intelligent analytics. With deduplication for efficient data management and robust backup support for virtual and container environments, it integrates seamlessly with Dell Data Domain. Notable features like Transparent Snapshots, Instant Recovery, and anomaly detection enhance data protection. PowerProtect offers centralized management, flexibility, and integration with cloud services, alongside advanced security features such as encryption and access control.

What are the most important features of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

Deduplication: Optimizes data management efficiency by reducing storage needs.
Transparent Snapshots: Enhances recovery options with minimal downtime.
Instant Recovery: Speeds up data retrieval processes.
Anomaly Detection: Increases data protection by identifying irregular patterns.
Seamless Integration: Works effortlessly with Dell Data Domain for improved performance.

What benefits or ROI should users consider in reviews?

Cost-Effective Storage: Efficient storage management helps reduce costs for large volumes of data.
Integration: Ensures seamless operations with cloud and enterprise systems.
Enhanced Security: Provides encryption and robust access control features.
User-Friendly Interface: Centralized management simplifies data handling.
Automated Operations: Reduces manual tasks for improved efficiency.

Organizations rely on Dell PowerProtect Data Manager for protecting data in virtual environments, cloud-native apps, and enterprise-level backups. It is frequently used for backing up virtual machines, databases, and Kubernetes clusters, thanks to its flexible and centralized approach. Sectors like telecommunications and large enterprises find it suitable for diverse data needs and cloud protection capabilities.

Dell Technologies

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

National Bank of Greece, USC Australia, PCS Publishing, Dell Digital IT, Rushmore Electric, Melanson Health, Arrow Electronics

ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific

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