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

Dell Technologies and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 96% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

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96% willing to recommend

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

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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 (5th), Deduplication Software (2nd)

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

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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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Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integrated approach."

"The features I like the most include the decompression, the duplication, compression, and deduplication."

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

"So far all of the features have been good."

"These are very key features for us when telling customers that the total cost of ownership is better than the storage for backup operations."

"One notable feature is its robust backup support for Kubernetes and container environments. Additionally, PPDM stands out for its ease of deployment and management compared to other backup solutions. It is highly user-friendly, allowing users to quickly learn and implement backup and restore processes within a week. PPDM represents the next generation of backup software and is comparable to offerings from other vendors. Furthermore, PPDM prioritizes security with various access controls, such as user and database access controls. Its deployment tool is also known for its simplicity."

"When we moved out of all of this and migrated everything to Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, it reduced their cost by somewhere around 30 percent."

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

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"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."

"It's simple to use."

"The technical support is good."

"We've found the product to be very useful and has very good capabilities."

"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."

"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."

"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple."

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Cons

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

"Management is difficult and it is hard to determine when things aren't working properly."

"Regarding the pricing aspect, setup cost, and licensing, in comparison to others such as StoreOnce or ExaGrid, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is a little costlier than other solutions."

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

"The marketing strategy is lagging behind competitors such as CommVault. Dell needs to improve its market presence and communication with customers and solution providers."

"In my opinion, what can be improved about PPPDM is that for the reporting perspective, we need to install an additional reporting component."

"The tape-out support and tight integration with Data Domain are advantages, but they can be treated as disadvantages because Dell PowerProtect Data Manager only supports Data Domain as a backup target."

"Sometimes we have struggled with some S3 operations, but we can solve all the problems."

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

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

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

"Technical support could be improved."

"Their technical support could be better. I will often find a solution to a problem before they get back to me."

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

"There isn't much to improve. They just need to follow the trend or the development of other Linux products. Follow in terms of making the product compatible with new versions of Linux. They just need to include as many versions for Linux as possible."

"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

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

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

"The solution is more affordable than other vendors."

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

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

"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."

"Licensing costs are monthly."

"The costing is very competitive."

"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

"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."

"Price-wise it's good."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Photography Company

18%

Construction Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

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

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Also Known As

PowerProtect, Dell EMC PowerProtect

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Overview

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager provides efficient backup and recovery for hybrid and multicloud environments. It consolidates VMware, Kubernetes, database, and file system protection through a singular interface.

PowerProtect Data Manager is a software-defined platform that integrates modern backup and recovery capabilities, focusing on enhancing performance metrics like RPO and RTO. It supports operations through automated discovery, policy-driven protection, and intelligent analytics while offering cloud mobility and robust cyber recovery mechanisms. Its architecture is designed to address complex data management needs while providing flexibility, backup efficiency, and capacity management. With capabilities spanning on-premise and cloud options, it delivers a comprehensive approach for data protection.

What key features make Dell PowerProtect Data Manager stand out?

High Deduplication: Optimizes storage by reducing data footprint.
Kubernetes Support: Ensures seamless integration with containerized environments.
Data Domain Integration: Enhances recovery metrics and performance.
Advanced Access Controls: Strengthens security measures.
Scalable Architecture: Adapts to growing enterprise needs.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Deployment: Simplifies initial setup and configuration processes.
User-Friendly Interface: Facilitates an intuitive user experience.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premise environments.
Efficient Data Reduction: Saves storage costs and optimizes resources.
Secure Data Management: Provides peace of mind with robust security features.

Organizations in telecom and enterprise sectors employ Dell PowerProtect Data Manager for backing up and securing data in virtual and cloud-native environments. It supports continuous data protection for VMware and Kubernetes and plays a crucial role in ensuring container stability in platforms like OpenShift. Its native application integrations and disaster recovery through incremental backups make it suitable for larger businesses seeking a reliable data management partner.

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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