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FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC vs Veeam Backup for AWS comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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

FlashGrid Cluster for Oracl...
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
High Availability Clustering (3rd)
Veeam Backup for AWS
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC and Veeam Backup for AWS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC is designed for High Availability Clustering and holds a mindshare of 1.6%.
Veeam Backup for AWS, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Backup, holds 0.4% mindshare.
High Availability Clustering Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC1.6%
InfoScale22.4%
Windows Server Failover Clustering17.1%
Other58.9%
High Availability Clustering
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Veeam Backup for AWS0.4%
Veeam Data Platform8.2%
Commvault Cloud6.0%
Other85.4%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2762898 - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Have successfully tested high availability setup and gained valuable architectural insights
I tested the product as a proof of concept for Oracle RAC and Database High Availability in a non-production environment The proof of concept allowed us to quickly evaluate high-availability setups for Oracle RAC. It helped our team understand the solution architecture and test basic operations,…
Gegax Robert - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Ford Motor Company
Seamless backups have transformed data protection and now safeguard critical workloads
The best features Veeam Backup for AWS offers are that it is fast and reliable, easy to use, creates image backups of PostgreSQL, allows upgrading full functions using the AWS plugin package, and enables using a single console to manage data protection and recovery. Veeam Backup for AWS has positively impacted my organization by solving the challenges of managing backup in complex AWS environments. Its features such as data deduplication and compression offered at a good price are very cost-effective. Backups are also very powerful and easy when using Veeam Backup for AWS software. Since using Veeam Backup for AWS, I have seen specific outcomes such as reduced downtime and data loss by 80% from 60%, along with compliance and risk mitigation and cost savings since it is very easy and cost-effective.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The stability and performance of the cluster during testing were impressive."
"Veeam Backup for AWS is a very good tool, and I consider it the number one tool in the market for backing up to AWS."
"If you are looking for a solution to back up your AWS instances, then you should try Veeam Backup for AWS, as you will not be disappointed."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has been a game-changer for our organization, working better than any backup software we have used throughout the entire 20 years in our IT department, consistently delivering secure, fast, and reliable backups without issues."
"The best features Veeam Backup for AWS offers in my experience are reliability and security."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has been a game changer for my organization."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has been a game changer for our organization."
"My main use case for Veeam Backup for AWS is that I have been using it since 2018, and it is one of the best backup solutions available."
"In my opinion, the best features of Veeam Backup for AWS include that Veeam Backup VDA is best for EC2 instance snapshots, as it allows you to achieve compression in a better way and you don't need to save anything elsewhere or need an additional S3 bucket because it is going to use your account-level backup vaults."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in the area of migration or integration with existing on-premises infrastructure."
"We face minimal challenges during deployment, but sometimes issues arise during upgrades; however, we usually find solutions quickly."
"I believe that Veeam Backup for AWS could be improved by addressing the lack of a hybrid solution and enhancing the user interface to be more user-friendly, as the initial setup was somewhat complex, especially for less tech-savvy users."
"There is room for improvement in Veeam Backup for AWS regarding its pricing. There are alternative solutions available at a lower price."
"Veeam Backup for AWS should provide a hybrid solution, and the user interface needs to be more user-friendly."
"People must be aware of the costs associated with Veeam Backup for AWS and try to manage them. Be aware of it because this is a sudden cost and a surprising cost - what I would say is a hidden cost."
"One area of improvement for Veeam Backup for AWS that I noticed is its reporting and monitoring, which is not really well-polished and should be improved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
26%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Construction Company
26%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC?
There is room for improvement in the area of migration or integration with existing on-premises infrastructure.
What is your primary use case for FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC?
I tested the product as a proof of concept for Oracle RAC and Database High Availability in a non-production environment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Backup for AWS?
Regarding my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, the price is very affordable and cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Veeam Backup for AWS?
Veeam Backup for AWS should provide a hybrid solution, and the user interface needs to be more user-friendly. The initial setup was a bit complex, especially for non-technical users.I believe a hyb...
What is your primary use case for Veeam Backup for AWS?
I have been using Veeam Backup for AWS since 2018 and it is one of the best backup solutions available. The software is easy to implement, support, and especially recover information when needed. T...
 

Also Known As

FlashGrid for Oracle RAC and Database HA (on OL 9), FlashGrid for Oracle RAC and Database HA (on RHEL 9)
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