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We performed a comparison between IBM Tivoli CDP for Files and Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mohammed Fahad
Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable
Salman Ahmed
Researched IBM Tivoli CDP for Files but chose Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL]: Functional application availability
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Pros
"The restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."

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"The most valuable features of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows are the backups, ease of use, and report manager.""The Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is easy to use and performing a recovery is easy to do.""The product is free to use. We don't have to pay for a license.""This is a good product with a simple environment.""User-friendly data backup and protection solution for a Windows environment. The Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is very scalable, stable, and has good compatibility and integration.""The solution is very affordable for small businesses.""It's powerful and user-friendly.""To do the actual backup configuration is also not too bad."

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Cons
"We would like to have the opportunity to omit data from being backed up. For example, we have three virtual machines, each with three disks. When running the backup, it will automatically take each disk rather than allowing us to select what data we want backed."

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"I would like to see the capability for remote installation of third party applications added( Like installing WinRar MS Office etc..) , and Firewall for servers.""If they could let you can do replication to physical servers - a backup from physical servers and a replication to physical servers - that will be better.""There really are no cons. The product simply has to maintain development to keep up with changes in the operating system.""I am not very impressed by the technical support I received when I had an issue.""It fulfills our needs in terms of features. In terms of improvements, they can maybe improve its documentation.""They should improve the solution's automation features.""A lower price would always be beneficial.""I would like to have a more automated installation process."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's expensive, but it's worth for it due to the volume of critical information within our database. We are currently paying about $22,000 per year."

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  • "Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "Pricing is based on license packaging and duration. Longer term licenses are less per year and license packages also offer a discount."
  • "There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees, and pricing can be a disadvantage or a weakness for this solution."
  • "We purchased a three-year license, and I think that the prices are ok."
  • "The pricing is good."
  • "The licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis, and the fees are much lower than what I pay for NetBackup."
  • "The pricing model is based on CPU and must be declared as Microsoft or VMware licensing."
  • "We have a cloud provider agreement with Veeam. We are also paying for the agent."

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    What do you like most about Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows?
    Top Answer:It's powerful and user-friendly.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Agent for M...
    Top Answer:The pricing is very good compared to Micro Focus. It is very affordable.
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    What needs improvement with Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows?
    Top Answer:We don't have any issues with the solution. We do not need any other features. The integration with MS Storage and Dell Media needs to be simplified. Micro Focus may be better in this area as it… more »
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    Also Known As
    Tivoli CDP for Files
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    Overview
    IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files is a continuous backup software that protects your most important files. This real-time, continuous data protection solution for file servers and user endpoints automatically backs up your most critical files the moment they are saved.

    What is Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows?

    Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is a robust, trusted data protection and recovery solution for both physical and virtual machines. This solution can be used to safeguard all kinds of machines and devices, such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. Veeam Agent for Windows can easily be installed on all Windows-based physical servers, workstations, desktops, and virtual machines, and works well in either a standalone or managed mode.

    It is widely understood that all users should back up all stored data on a regularly scheduled basis to protect all important data. In the event of a data disaster, data can easily be restored from the backup using this solution and one would never have to experience a loss of important information. Users can implement Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows to perform regularly scheduled backups automatically, or manually, as needed. Users can choose to back up individual folders and files, designate particular computer files, or even the entire computer image. 

    Backups can be saved in several different locations, such as:

    • Cloud Repository (Veeam Cloud Connect)
    • Backup Repository (Veeam Backup Server)
    • Network Shared Folder 
    • Local Computer Drive
    • Removable Storage Device (USB, CD, DVD, etc)
    • Microsoft OneDrive

    Veeam Agent for Windows users are able to:

    • Create a Veeam Recovery Media file on an external hard drive, CD/DVD/BD, internal hard drive, or choose to establish an ISO file using Veeam Recovery Media on disk.
    • Create a comprehensive system image backup and securely back up chosen computer volumes or specific personal folders with files. Users have the option to store backups in a network shared folder on an external hard drive, or use the Veeam backup repository, Veeam Cloud Connect Repository, or Microsoft OneDrive.

    Veeam Data restore offers two options:

    • Volume-level restore: Veeam Agent is able to restore the complete content of the entire volume. The solution retrieves the data blocks pertaining to the designated volumes and copies them to the desired location. A volume can then be restored to a new location or its original location.

    • File-Level Restore: Veeam Agent will use Veeam’s proprietary driver to publish backup content safely to a user's computer file system. Users can then access the content user Veeam’s Virtual Disk Driver (VDK), which is included with the solution. Users can then easily browse and copy the desired files and folders to use as desired.

    Veeam Recovery Media

    Veeam Agent for Windows allows users to create a complete recovery image of their computer using Veeam Recovery Media. This image contains all data necessary to run Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) while supplying a viable option to run users’ computer systems.

    Reviews From Real Users:

    “We use Veeam Agent for security as well as to ensure we have a backup should the server or discs fatally die. We are a small company with just one building, we want to be sure that should a server be gone we have a backup in the cloud so that we can survive.” - Director at a tech services company 

    “The compatibility of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows with other solutions is good. Its integration with other solutions is also good. I also find the product user-friendly.” - Business Development Manager at a tech services company.

    Sample Customers
    Cyberian Data Protection
    ContinuitySA, Landmark Information Group
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm28%
    Computer Software Company20%
    Educational Organization8%
    Government8%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Comms Service Provider19%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Computer Software Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Retailer8%
    Financial Services Firm6%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is ranked 63rd in Backup and Recovery while Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Backup and Recovery with 40 reviews. IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is rated 9.0, while Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of IBM Tivoli CDP for Files writes "Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] writes "Functional application availability". IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is most compared with Commvault Cloud, Arcserve UDP and IBM Spectrum Protect, whereas Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell Avamar, Acronis Cyber Protect, AWS Backup and Dell PowerProtect Data Manager.

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