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MariaDB on CentOS 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

MariaDB on CentOS
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (30th)
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

MariaDB on CentOS and Veeam Backup for AWS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. MariaDB on CentOS is designed for Operating Systems (OS) for Business and holds a mindshare of 0.1%.
Veeam Backup for AWS, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Backup, holds 0.4% mindshare.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MariaDB on CentOS0.1%
Rocky Linux10.2%
Ubuntu Linux8.8%
Other80.9%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Veeam Backup for AWS0.4%
Veeam Data Platform8.2%
Commvault Cloud6.0%
Other85.4%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Giovanni Baruzzi - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Syntlogo GmbH
Reliable clustering has ensured continuous access and has simplified high‑availability operations
The Galera Cluster feature has helped me with high availability because it is stable, requiring at least three servers to have a stable cluster. If one member of the cluster stops for any reason, the service continues working, and as you restart the server, it synchronizes everything with the other members. It is very well designed; while it is a complex feature and is documented, every improvement in this area would be helpful, and this is a suggestion for the Galera and MariaDB on CentOS developers. MariaDB on CentOS is a very good SQL database that is open source, meaning no license cost for users. There are even commercial editions that offer support, but basically, you do not need to pay any license. It is very dependable and very clear.
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

"MariaDB on CentOS is almost identical to MySQL, and the experience is very similar."
"MariaDB on CentOS is a very good SQL database that is open source, meaning no license cost for users."
"MariaDB on CentOS has positively impacted our organization in several ways."
"MariaDB on CentOS is faster than Oracle."
"MariaDB on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by providing more features compared to Oracle MySQL, particularly in terms of performance, advantages, and implemented features, leading to migrations from Oracle MySQL to MariaDB on CentOS."
"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."
"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."
"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 valuable features such as easy management and installation."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has reduced many risks for my organization because in a difficult moment, if I need to restore my backup, I have access to a backup outside my environment and I can restore this backup to another AWS account; this is how I manage risk."
"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."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has been a game changer for my organization."
"The best features Veeam Backup for AWS offers are speed and its ease of use."
 

Cons

"Many functionalities are not available in MariaDB on CentOS, so those aspects needed to be rewritten, particularly Oracle proprietary features."
"One of the things that is not ideal is that the version which is default is sometimes older than the very latest."
"I think MariaDB on CentOS needs improvements in some memory-level implementations within the operating system, as I have noticed issues related to memory orientation, such as out-of-memory problems."
"You can always improve a product, and the area that is very sensitive in MariaDB on CentOS is the release and the backward compatibility."
"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."
"Veeam Backup for AWS should provide a hybrid solution, and the user interface needs to be more user-friendly."
"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
41%
Transportation Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
University
7%
Construction Company
26%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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 is your primary use case for MariaDB on CentOS?
MariaDB on CentOS is used in a hybrid cloud and public cloud environment. It has been deployed in AWS and DigitalOcean, installed separately rather than as a managed service.
What advice do you have for others considering MariaDB on CentOS?
I believe I have covered every important aspect to discuss, and I do not have anything else to add. I was offered a gift card. My overall review rating for MariaDB on CentOS is 10.
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...
 

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